Bright Heights Learning Center
1403 Kiln Creek Parkway
Newport news, VA 23602
(757) 875-5669
Current Inspector: Tiffany Jones (757) 403-3045
Inspection Date: March 16, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was completed on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the center. There were 77 children present with 19 staff supervising including administrative staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 6 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding the inspection please contact inspector, Tiffany Jones at 757-403-3045.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.058 Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure each building is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
Evidence: There was no carbon monoxide detector found at the center. Interview with the staff confirmed a carbon monoxide detector wasn't available for review during the inspection.Plan of Correction: The center will order carbon monoxide detector today and install in building once received.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and photographs, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence: There was observation of a blue rusted tricycle occupied by a child in care with both rubber handles missing and the seat cracked in multiple areas.
Photographs of the tricycle taken on March 16, 2023 during the inspection.Plan of Correction: The center will throw equipment away.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure all electrical outlets have protective covers.
Evidence: In the Lion classroom, there was observation of two electrical outlets uncovered and accessible to the children in care.Plan of Correction: The center will add protective covers today.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine.
Evidence: In Turtles classroom, there was observation of Child#1 diapering by staff and the child's hand were not washed after. Interview with staff confirmed Child#1's hand not being washed after diapering.Plan of Correction: The center will retrain staff on correct handwashing procedures today.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
