Heavenly Hearts Learning Academy
3421 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 393-0569
Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601
Inspection Date: March 22, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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While all areas of standards were reviewed during the initial inspection all areas could not be determined because the center is not yet open for operation. All standards will be determined during the first unannounced inspection after the license has been issued.
- Comments:
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An announced initial inspection was conducted on March 22, 2023. The entire facility inside and out was toured and each room was measured. The outside play space was also measured. Equipment was reviewed including three infant cribs and diaper changing station.
Please remember that all children under two and half years old must be cared for in the room with direct egress to outside.
Due to the limitation of the certificate of occupancy a recommendation of a capacity of 33 children ages six weeks through 12 years will be made. Furthermore, the outside playground is limited to 17 children at one time. A stipulation to this affect will be placed on the license.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment are maintained in safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
Outside: If children were to fall on either of these items serious injury could result.
1 - There was a metal pole protruding out of tree within reach of children on the playground.
2 - There are broken metal fencing links sticking out of tree within reach of children on the playground.
Inside:
1 - In the kitchen there was a top loading freezer without a child proof latch that was within reach of children.
2 - In the infant care room there was a shelf approximately six feet tall that is not secured to the wall and poses a toppling hazard.
3 - There are items stored in closet with the hot water heater that are of combustible materials and pose a fire hazard.
a. Some of the items in the closet are touching the hot water heater.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that there is adequate resilient surface under, around and in the fall/use zone of playground equipment.
Evidence:
1 - There was a climb and slide on the playground with less than the required six inches of resilient surface under, around in the fall/use zone of the equipment.
2 - Staff 1 stated that there was approximately two inches of mulch under and around the climb and slide equipment.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-C Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the first aid contained all required items.
Evidence:
The first aid kit presented for review did not contain3. gauze pads, adhesive tape, antiseptic cleansing solution/pads, thermometer, triangular bandages or a first aid instructional manual.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-E Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that there is one working, battery-operated radio in each building.
Evidence:
There was not a battery operated radio available during the inspections.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-I Description: Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that emergency numbers are posted in a visible place at each telephone.
Evidence:
1 - Emergency numbers are not posted at each telephone throughout the center.
2 - Staff 1 confirmed that the emergency numbers are not posted at each telephone in the center.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
