VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Bright Ideas Enrichment Center
14330 Sommerville Court
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 897-9050

Current Inspector: Lynn Powers (804) 840-8260

Inspection Date: April 5, 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. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minors records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted Wednesday, April 5, 2023. The licensing inspector was onsite, completing the inspection from approximately 10:00am until 1:00pm. There were 55 children present, ranging in ages from five months to 9 years, with 10 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of seven children's records and six staff members? records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 840-8260. Lynn Powers Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-840-8260 lynn.powers@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on review of seven children?s records and interview, the center did not obtain documentation of the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before one child began attending the center. Evidence: The record for Child #6 (first date of attendance 01/09/2023) did not contain documentation of immunizations. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The child has a doctor's appointment scheduled and the family will bring in the required documentation.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on review of seven children?s records and interview, the center did not obtain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child #6 (first date of attendance 01/09/2023) did not contain documentation of physical exam. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The child has a doctor's appointment scheduled and the family will bring in the required documentation.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on review of seven children?s records and interview, the center did not have a written allergy action care plan for one child diagnosed with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the steps to take in the event of an allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #7 (start date 08/29/2022) indicated the child has a food allergy. A member of management stated the parent has not submitted the allergy action plan.
Plan of Correction:	We have repeatedly requested this information. I will talk with the family again and let them know this information must be obtained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on review of six staff records, observation, and documentation review, the center did not ensure two staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records of Staff #1 (date of employment 09/30/2022) and Staff #2 (date of employment 09/30/2022) did not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working and counting in staff-to-child ratio during the inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The staff will have the required training completed by the end of this upcoming weekend.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observations, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: 1. A cabinet in the Toddlers room contained four bottles of cleaning materials. The cabinet did not contain a locking method. Eight children were present in the room during the inspection. 2. A cabinet underneath the sink in girls? school age bathroom contained a cleaning material. The safety lock on the cabinet was broken.
Plan of Correction:	Chemicals were moved to a locked location during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-Q
Description:	Based on observation, documentation review and interviews, the center did not ensure parent's written permission, a written assessment by the program director and program leader was obtained prior to choosing to assign a child to a different age group if such age group is more appropriate for the child's developmental level. Evidence: 1. Child #5 (23 months old) was observed in the Two?s classroom along with 13 other children and being supervised by two staff members. 2. Three staff members stated Child #5 was transitioning into the Two?s classroom. 3. The record for Child #5 did not contain parent's written permission and a written assessment by the program director and program leader prior to Child #5 attending the Two?s classroom.
Plan of Correction:	The child is turning two years old at the end of the month and will be moving into the classroom permanently. We will have the required documentation added to the record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observations and interview, the center did not ensure when food was brought from home, the food containers were clearly dated and labeled in a way that identified the owners. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler?s classroom, four lunch boxes containing food brought from home were not dated or labeled with child?s name. 2. In the Two?s classroom, three lunch boxes containing food brought from home were not dated or labeled with child?s name. 3. A member of management stated the parents and teachers are to ensure lunch boxes are labeled and dated.
Plan of Correction:	We will remind parents and staff to double check all lunch boxes are labeled and dated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-A
Description:	Based on observations, the center did not ensure two children that were placed in an infant seat had the protective belt fastened securely. Evidence: Two children in the Infant Room were sitting in the Infant feeding table. The protective belt was not fastened around the children.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.