VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Children's Harbor - Suffolk
1020 Champion's Way
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 483-2693

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: June 22, 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 minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on June 22, 2023 at the center from 10:03 am until 1:08 pm. There were 78 children present, ages ranging from infancy to school aged, with 15 staff supervising, and 3 administrative staff on site. The inspector completed observations of the children in 9 groups completing a variety of activities to include; feedings; diapering; participating in centers; interacting with peers and staff; completing bathroom breaks/handwashing; and eating their lunch. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 9 child records and 5 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of each child's immunization before the child can attend the center. Evidence: In Child #8's (start date: 6/20/23) and Child#9's (start date: 06/21/23) records, there were no documentation of immunizations for review. Interview with staff confirmed no documentation available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will send an email to HR to include dates of contact on references documentation today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all information for staff records. Evidence: In Staff#4's record (date of hire: 06/12/2023), the dates of contact were not documented for two references checked before employment or volunteering. Interview with staff confirmed the information available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will contact the parents today and request a copy of the immunization record to include in children's records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Young Two's classroom, the cabinet was observed unlocked with the key inserted in the lock containing multiple disinfectant cleanings with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "caution" 2. In Pre-K 1 classroom, there was a container of spray cleaner with the labels, "keep out of reach of children" and "caution" accessible to the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will purchase command hooks to store keys. The center director will discuss with cleaning staff about not leaving products behind.