VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Children's Palace Academy
4521 East Honeygrove Road
Virginia beach, VA 23455
(757) 581-6306

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Oct. 2, 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. 8VAC20-820 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

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance given and licensing standards regarding the playground equipment and crib linens were discussed.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on October 2, 2023, from 9:30am to approximately 12:00pm. There were 14 children present at the daycare with 4 staff members. The Inspector reviewed five children?s records and five staff records. The Inspector observed the interaction of staff and children throughout the inspection. Children were observed group activity, outdoor activity, lunch, and naptime. There are no medications administered at this time. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The violation was discussed with the owner at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that for staff hired after March 1, 1996, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: 1. Staff #4, (date of hire 9/25/2023 ) did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the references were not completed and called the references during the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center will ensure that all references for new hires will be completed prior to date of hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, there was a container of disinfectant wipes on a shelf that was not locked. 2. In the toddler classroom, there was a container of disinfectant wipes and cleaner on top of a shelf that was not locked. 3. In the children?s bathroom, the disinfectant spray that has a warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children? was not locked in a cabinet. 4. Staff #2 confirmed that the disinfectant wipes and spray were not locked in the classrooms and children?s restroom.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The cleaning supplies were immediately locked during the time of the inspection. Moving forward, staff will ensure that all cleaning supplies are locked and kept away from the children in care.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-J
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that with there shall be at least thirty inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. Evidence: 1. 1 of the 4 cribs located in the infant classroom did not have at least thirty inches of space between the service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. 2. Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 confirmed that the crib did not have the required thirty inches of space between the service sides and other furniture.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: During the time of the inspection, the crib and furniture around the crib were correctly adjusted to ensure that there will be at least thirty inches of space between the service sides and other furniture to the room.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: 1. Date and time of injury; 2. Name of injured child; 3. Type and circumstance of the injury; 4. Staff present and treatment; 5. Date and time when parents were notified; 6. Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; 7. Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and 8. Documentation on how parent was notified. Evidence: 1. In reviewing two incident reports, one dated April 2023 and the other July 2023, there was no date and time when the parents were notified, and documentation of how the parents were notified. 2. Staff #1, Director, confirmed that the two incident reports did not have the date, time, and how the child?s parent/s were notified of the injury and incident.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will retrain staff on writing injury reports and ensure that all required documentation is listed on the report. Staff #1 will review and audit all injury reports and sign off on the reports.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that when food or drinks are brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, there were two bottles in the refrigerator with milk, that did not have names labeled that clearly identifies the owner. 2. Staff #2 and Staff #3, confirmed that the bottles were not labeled with the children?s name.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center will ensure that all bottles and food containers be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. During the course of the inspection, the center labeled the bottles.