VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

HRCAP Churchland Head Start
120 American Legion Road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 673-8261

Current Inspector: Kimberly Sampson (757) 354-7307

Inspection Date: March 9, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 03/09/2023. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 54 preschool aged children in care with 8 staff members and 1 administrator. Children were observed interacting with staff, nap, lunch and hand washing. A separate record review of staff records concluded on 03/17/2023. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Injury reports and medications were also reviewed. Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice and were discussed with the director in an exit meeting at the conclusion of this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing from each staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4(hired 8/13/18) did not have documentation of an updated TB screening or test. The documentation available was dated 8/13/20. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will receive an updated TB test or screening.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center could not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The fire inspection available was dated 11/3/21. 2. Staff confirmed that there was not an updated inspection available.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will request an updated fire inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were a total of 3 toilet seats in the children's restrooms that were worn, exposing the core porous material and therefore not able to be properly sanitized. 2. There were 6 12x12" broken floor tiles in the open room when you first enter the classroom area, presenting a potential tripping hazard. 3. Staff reported at last inspection 9/21/22 that a maintenance request had already been submitted for these repairs. These areas have not been repaired as of this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will submit another maintenance request.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation and measurement it was determined the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: The fall zones for the slide and "fireman pole" did not contain the required 6" of resilient surfacing. There was less than 1" of mulch in the fall zones for the slide and "fireman pole".
Plan of Correction:	Staff will ensure resilient surfacing is at least 6" deep in all fall zones prior to allowing children to use the equipment.