VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Association, Incorporated
6019 Harbour View Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 539-8789 (4301)

Current Inspector: Anita Drewry (757) 404-5261

Inspection Date: Feb. 8, 2023

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION. 8VAC20-780 PHYSICAL PLANT. 8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.

Comments:

A complaint inspection was initiated on February 8, 2023 and concluded on March 30, 2023. A complaint was received by the department regarding allegations in the area of programs. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law and violations were issued. Any violation found during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-410-5
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on interview, review of documentation and observation of photographs, facility did not ensure staff do not engage, by action or threat, in any forbidden action to include forcing rest. Evidence: Staff have placed child size chairs over top of children laying on napping mats when the children have been restless and would not lie still during naptime. The following was reported and/or reviewed in documentation received: 1. Staff reported observing staff #2 and staff #3 put a chair over a child while the child was laying down for naptime. Staff reported this was done when a child ?wasn?t still? for naptime. Staff stated sometimes the chair was put over the child?s legs and sometimes the chair was put over the child?s legs and torso. Staff stated she has observed this happen multiple times per week. 2. Staff reported observing staff #1 put a weighted blanket and chair over a child?s legs during naptime because ?it helps her not to wiggle?. 3. Staff reported being told by staff #3 to place a chair over a child during naptime to keep them from moving around. 4. Photograph shows a child laying on their back on a napping mat with a child sized chair over the bottom half of the child with the front chair legs on either side of the child?s waist. 5. Photograph shows a child laying on their stomach on a napping mat with a child sized chair over the child?s back with the front chair legs behind the child?s armpit and the back chair legs on the side of the child?s legs.
Plan of Correction:	? Terminated employees for violating NSA policies and/or VDOE Standards for Licensed Child Day Center ? Completed January 2023 ? Discussed and reviewed with HV faculty and staff the VDOE Standards for Licensed Child Day Center forbidden actions section, mandatory reporting and NSA policies ? Completed January, February 2023 ? Reprimanded and required six HV faculty and staff members to complete additional training on Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators ? Completed January 2023 ? Reviewed and had every HV faculty and staff member sign-off on the forbidden action section of VDOE Standards for Licensed Child Day Center ? Completed February 1, 2023 ? Implemented alternative activities for students who may not nap ? February 2023 ? Reviewed and provided each HV faculty and staff member a copy of the VDOE Standards for Licensed Child Day Center ? January 18, 2023 ? Implemented routine follow-up checks during naptime ? Ongoing since January 2023 ? Required additional 10-hour Virginia Pre-Service Training for Childcare Staff to be completed by all lower school faculty and staff on both campuses by April 22, 2023 ? In progress. To be completed by April 22, 2023 ? Review and update as necessary Pre-K policies and procedures by June 30, 2023