The Garden of Children, LTD.
4 Hoopes Road
Newport news, VA 23602
(757) 877-7251
Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568
Inspection Date: Dec. 6, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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 Hearing Procedures.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed in detail clear documentation of staff's emergency contact information and any health related information that could interfere with the job.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was started in the center on December 6, 2023 from 10:30 AM until 12:45 PM and concluded on December 13, 2023. At the time of entrance, 45 children were in care with 11 staff members. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. Children were observed playing in centers to include blocks, drama, science and preparing for lunch.
The playgrounds resilient surfacing was not inspected due to inclement weather.
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.
Please contact the Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Repeat Violation
Based on record review and licensee interviews, the licensee did not ensure to obtain the results of a out of state criminal records check and the out of state search of the central registry check (CPS) as required. The out of state background checks are required for any person who has lived out side of Virginia within the last five years.
Evidence: Center Director confirmed, there was not a criminal record result available for review for Staff #6 who lives in the District of Columbia.Plan of Correction: Director had owner request another criminal background check
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
Evidence: In the pre-toddler room diapers were not disposed of as required
1.The plastic trashcan used for disposable soiled diapers was not operable as the foot operated step did not open the lid of the trashcan
2.There was not a separate plastic storage system as required for soiled cloth diapers belonging to child #1.Plan of Correction: 1. Director replaced broken trashcan.
2. Director purchased an additional hands free trashcan just for the cloth diapers.
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.
