VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Live Laugh Grow Academy LLC
710 W Mercury Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 750-3311

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: Sept. 18, 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 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Today we discussed recent guidance that the spring mounted outdoor play equipment is considered to have "moving parts" and requires both adequate fall zones and resilient surfacing. Please ensure that the class schedules posted in the classrooms reflect the same information as those posted at the entry - to include both outdoor times for a total of at least one hour outside time per day or session. The Licensee must send evidence to the licensing inspector that the required background checks have been requested no later than 10 days of this notification dated 9/20/2023. The applicant must also then forward the results to the licensing inspector upon receipt.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on 9/18/2023. There were 48 children present with 9 staff supervising. 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 6 child records and 6 staff records were reviewed. The inspection started at 12:00 pm and concluded at 3:40 pm. 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 #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not obtain the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which any individual staff has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Six staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1, whose date of hire is 3/33/2023, contained a sworn disclosure statement indicating that staff #1 resided in Massachusetts within the preceding 5 years. The record for staff #1 did not contain the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from Massachusetts. The program director confirmed that these background check results had not been obtained. The record for staff #5, whose date of hire is 5/16/2022, contained a sworn disclosure statement indicating that staff #5 resided in Missouri within the preceding 5 years. The record for staff #5 did not contain the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from Missouri. The program director confirmed that these background check results had not been obtained
Plan of Correction:	This was an oversight during the hiring process. The director began contacting the various agencies in Massachusetts and in Missouri during the inspection to obtain out of state background checks for staff #1 and staff #5. The written requests for background checks will be completed and a copy sent to the inspector for confirmation, within 10 days. Results, when received by the program, will be placed int he staff records and a copy sent to the inspector.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not always obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: Six staff f records were reviewed. The record for staff #6 contained the most recent Tuberculosis screening which was dated 5/26/2021, more than two years ago. The program director confirmed that there was not a more recent screening result available for staff #6.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #6 will be required to submit results of a new Tuberculosis screening within 2 weeks.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	***REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on observation, the licensee did not keep all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed unlocked chemicals to include disinfecting spray, hand sanitizer, surface cleaner, dish detergent and glass cleaner in unlocked locations accessible to children in care, in classrooms throughout the center. The labels on these products each contained a warning to "keep out of reach of children" as well as additional warnings. These chemicals were observed under the diapering table in the Infant Classroom, under the diapering table in the toddler classroom, under the diapering table in the Two's classroom and in an unlocked cabinet in the Three's classroom. The program director confirmed the presence of these chemicals in unlocked locations during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	These items will be relocated to a locked location and staff will be reminded that chemicals must be kept locked at all times except while they are actively being used by staff.