VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Little Light House Care Norfolk
7808 Wildwood Drive
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 817-5009

Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601

Inspection Date: Nov. 1, 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. 8VAC20-770 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 outlet covers and carpet were discussed and reviewed.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on November 1, 2023. The inspectors arrived at 1:30pm and departed at approximately 2:45pm. There were 3 children and 2 staff members present. A sample size of seven records were reviewed which included five children?s records and two staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during nap, handwashing, and afternoon snack. No medications are administered at the center. No transportation is provided at this time. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the site director at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, observation, and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #2, (Date of hire 11/01/2023) was present at the center working directly with children and has a negative tuberculosis screening that was completed on 11/02/2023. 2. The document of the negative tuberculosis screening for Staff #2 was not submitted at the time of employment and not submitted prior to coming into contact with children.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center has the negative tuberculosis screening completed the following day and is now in the case record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody and the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 10/09/2023) did not have the work for number for both parents and the address of their emergency contacts. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/11/23) only had one of the two required emergency contacts listed if a parent cannot be reached. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that both Child #1 and Child #2 did not have the address and phone numbers as required for their file.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will obtain the phone numbers and addresses today at pick up and place the information in the file as well as the parents app.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-530-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization Evidence: 1. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not have a current certification in CPR as it expired. 2. Both Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have a most recent and current CPS certification and were the only staff members in the building. 3. In reviewing both Staff #1 and Staff #2?s records, there was no current CPR certificate.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The CPR will be scheduled with the Red Cross for November 16, 2023 at 6pm. All staff members will be attending.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there were no practice evacuation drills completed during the time of their employment there for one month. 2. In reviewing the documentation log of the emergency drills, there were no drills completed at the center since they opened and are missing the months of August, September, and October 2023.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will ensure that the center complete monthly evacuation practice drills and document them accordingly.