HRCAP Cavalier Manor Head Start Center
1218 Cavalier Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 673-8489
Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784
Inspection Date: June 26, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A complaint inspection was initiated on June 26, 2023, and concluded on August 30, 2023, in response to a complaint that was received by the department on June 5, 2023. The allegation is with regards to the direct care of the children at the center. Staff members were interviewed, and documentation was reviewed. This was investigated conjointly with another local agency. The evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegations, therefore, the complaint is Valid. Violations regarding Programs (forbidden action) was cited. The violation was reviewed with the educational manager at the time of the completion.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation and record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the following actions or threats thereof are forbidden; roughly handling a child.
Evidence:
1. On May 31, 2023, the injury report written by staff documented that Staff #1 walked over to Child #1 and slammed Child #1 abruptly onto the carpet in the classroom.
2. In watching the video footage that is marked and dated May 26, 2023, at 10:39am, Staff #1 was observed to pick up Child #1 from the floor, swinging the child up off the ground, to then slam the child on the carpet. The audio from the video has Child #1 crying and screaming during this incident.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1 was suspended until further notice. With regards to the other staff members present, they were temporarily suspended and re-trained with regards to redirecting children, supervision, classroom management, and behavior management.
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.
