HRCAP CARVER HEAD START
2603 Broad Street
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 227-5834
Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784
Inspection Date: March 22, 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.
8VAC20-820 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:
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An unannounced monitoring visit and facility tour was conducted on 3/22/2023. At the time of inspectors' arrival there were 73 preschool aged children in care with 12 staff members and 2 case managers. Children were observed interacting with staff, engaged in outdoor play, educational activities, free play, lunch and hand washing. 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-A Description: Center could not provide the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.
Evidence:
1. The fire inspection available was dated 3/2/22.
2. Staff confirmed that there was not an updated fire inspection available.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation it was determined that 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 was peeling paint throughout the center and on the playground equipment.
2. There were cracked floor tiles across the midline of multiple classrooms.
3. There were 10 broken floor tiles in Classroom C with exposed splintering subfloor.
4. There was peeling cove base in Classrooms E and F.
5. In Classroom F the large cabinet does not lock reliably.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. There were cleaning chemicals in the large unlocked metal cabinet in Classroom E.
2. Staff stated that the cabinet lock does not work reliably.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-B Description: Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure the emergency preparedness plan contained procedural components for plan review.
Evidence:
1. The plan available was dated 3/22/19.
2. Staff confirmed that an updated plan has been requested but was not available during this inspection.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.
