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Children of the Village Learning & Day Care Center
616 Bellwood Road
Newport news, VA 23605
(757) 595-7211

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: Dec. 11, 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.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on December 11, 2023 from approximately 10:15 am to 12:10 pm. Seven staff were present supervising twenty-nine children ranging in age from infants through preschool age. Additional staff were on site for administrative and kitchen duties. Children were observed engaged in various group activities. Four staff and five child records were reviewed. Violations were found and are noted on the violation notice.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A
Description: Repeat violation
Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence: The following was observed during inspection:
1. One of three toilets in the hall bathroom is not operable with a sign "out of order" on the lid.
2. Two signs 4' x 8' were observed propped against the building and fence on the outside playground. The signs were not secured, within reach of children when playing outside and could fall on someone.
3. Two tricycles on the playground were missing a foot pedal.
4. The privacy fence on one portion of the playground did not reach the ground level (approximately 1' opening) and could allow a child to crawl out of the play area. Owner stated trees had recently been removed that had blocked the openings.

Plan of Correction: A plumber has been contacted to come repair the leak from the toilet. The plumber must do repair when the weather is appropriate.
The signs and tricycles will be removed from the playground today.
This portion of the privacy fence will be replaced once weather allows. Until that time, children will not be allowed access to this portion of the playground effectively immediately.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-320-B
Description: Based on observation, facility did not ensure restrooms are equipped with required supplies.

Evidence: Two sinks in the hall bathroom did not have soap available for children.

Plan of Correction: Soap will be added today.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B
Description: Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is adequate resilient surfacing under and around play equipment that is climbing and/or has moving parts.

Evidence: The following was observed:
1. On the small playground, a 16" plastic slide was observed placed directly on the ground with no resilient surfacing.
2. On the large playground, a merry-go-round and circular tricycle rider were observed with less than a 1" of resilient surfacing.

Plan of Correction: The plastic slide will be removed form the small playground today. Resilient surfacing will be raked to appropriate areas when weather allows. Until that is done, equipment will not be used children.

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.

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