VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Great Bridge Child Care Ltd.
520 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 547-4344

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: Oct. 23, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22 Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide.1 Background 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

The following areas of standards were reviewed with the program director: *Approved organizations for CPR & First Aid. *USDA requirements to include milk or approved alternative milk during lunch for children with food allergies. *16 hours of required annual training for staff. *Request specific command information/phone # when parent lists employment as "US Navy." *Remove small area of grass from wood chips at edge of fall zone of swings and tighten loose spindle in the gazebo.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 10/23/2023 from 10:20 am - 2:05 pm. At the time of entrance there were 39 children in care with five staff. The children in care ranged in age from 16 months - four years. Children were observed during outdoor play, lunch and nap. The inspector additionally reviewed the arrival of one child from public school on the public school bus. Records reviewed for five children and five staff. The information gathered found violations in the area of building maintenance and diapering equipment. These violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the facility and were reviewed with the program director at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations:

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. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1. Areas of peeling paint was observed on two of the outside exit doors from the facility to children's playground. a. The peeling paint was on the door frames in areas accessible to children. 2. Three door mats located at the front door, under the water fountain and at one playground exit door has areas of fray that create a trip hazard.
Plan of Correction:	A maintenance request has been submitted to have the doors sanded and re-painted within 30 days. Until then children will be closely monitored when lined up at these entry/exit doors to/from the outdoor play area. New door mats will be purchased within 7 days. In the meantime, the areas of fray will be cut to eliminate trip hazard.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing of children. Evidence: 1. The diaper changing pad, in the toddler classroom, has two rips measuring approximately two inches in length. a. These tears result in the pad no longer being nonabsorbent.
Plan of Correction:	A new pad was ordered however, it is too long for the changing table. A new pad will be ordered for the toddler classroom.