Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center
2416 4th Ave. E.
Big stone gap, VA 24219
(276) 318-0529
Current Inspector: Angela Farmer (276) 608-2283
Inspection Date: Aug. 10, 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.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An initial inspection was initiated on 8/10/2023 and concluded on 8/10/2023. 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 one staff record was reviewed. The inspection started at 9:45 am and concluded at 11:45 am.
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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The roof covering the back porch, to be used by the children, has nails exposed. There are several areas of rotten wood under the roof.
2. The cinderblock building behind the center has a down spout with sharp edges. This is located in the outside play area for the children.
3. The side area to be used as a playground area has cinderblocks, pieces of 4x4's, scrap wood and trash strown about.
4. The infant room has an area with wooden 4x4's that are splintered.
5. In the toddler and Pre-K areas are shelves on top of the cubbies, not attached to the wall.Plan of Correction: The owner/director will ensure that the exposed nails are cut off. The wood will be replaced. Sharp edges will be covered. All trash, cinderblocks, trash will be removed from the playground area. The wooden 4x4's will be covered to ensure that no splinters are accessible by the children.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the diapering area shall have the following, a sink with running warm water not to exceed 120 degrees F.
Evidence:
The sinks have a water temperature of 136 and 125 degrees F.Plan of Correction: The owner/director will ensure that the water temperature is lowered and maintained at or lower than 120 degrees F.
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.
