VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Busy Bee Preschool
696 S Rosemont Rd
Virginia beach, VA 23452
(757) 427-1913

Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487

Inspection Date: Feb. 2, 2024

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. 8VAC20-820 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:

Head Entrapment: According to JPMA, to test an area for head entrapment risk, ensure that a gap will not allow the child?s torso to pass through causing them to get stuck at the head. Attempt to pass the 3.0 inches x 5.0 inches torso probe through an accessible completely bounded opening. If the torso probe can pass through completely, then ensure that the large head probe can also pass through. Body of Water: In your center's policies and procedures, please be sure to address the building and physical premises safety in relation to the body of water behind the property. A non-climbable fence at least 4 feet high is best practice around bodies of water. Guardrails and handrails shall be provided in accordance with the USBC (13VAC5-62) in effect at time of first occupancy or construction. Cribs: 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. Twelve inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs except where they touch the wall Fireplace: Heat shall be supplied from a heating system approved in accordance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC, 13VAC5-62). It is recommended the fireplace in the building has an annual inspection, and maintained inaccessible to children.

Comments:

An initial inspection was conducted 02/02/2024. A tour of the facility was conducted in addition to a record review and interviews with the licensee and program director. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden decking connected to both, front and back egress/entrances had between more than 4 inches of space between various spaces of wooden slats, creating head entrapment hazards. Other spaces had more than 12 inches of space between slats posing a fall risk. 2. The wooden decking at one of the egress/entrances had an open crawl space below it, large enough for a child to enter. 3. The center has a second floor with a loft overlooking the main daycare room. The loft had a barrier with open spaces between wooden logs. There was a screen across the barrier, however it was torn, posing a fall risk. 4. At one of the egress/entrances there was rotting wood and some areas of the wooden wall that was rough and splintered.
Plan of Correction:	The owner is working on making the necessary changes and/or repairs to the physical plant of the building.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The center had unlocked cleaning and disinfectant agents on shelves in the classrooms.
Plan of Correction:	All chemicals will be moved to a locked place.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: There were 2 plastic slide on the outside play area that sat on top of grass. The center did not have any resilient surfacing under the climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazards.
Plan of Correction:	The slides will be removed and used again if the owner decides to add resilient surfacing.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met when diapering. Evidence: The changing table for the infants had an absorbent surface on the changing pad. A non-absorbent surface is required when changing diapers.
Plan of Correction:	The mattress covers will be removed from the changing table and only non-absorbent surfaces will be used.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-E
Description:	Based on observation the center did not have al required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence The center did not have one working, battery-operated radio in the building.
Plan of Correction:	A working battery-operated radio will be added to the emergency kit, along with extra batteries.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-I
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements for special feeding needs were met. Evidence: The center did not have a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	The owner is working on ensuring all required items are included in the emergency kits for the center to include emergency formula and supplies for infants.