VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

New Beginnings Learning Center
614 Leesville Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 386-8483

Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267

Inspection Date: March 12, 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 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/12/2024 from 11:55 am to 1:16 pm. There were two children in care, both age three, in one group with two staff. three child records, two staff records, and other documents were reviewed. Children were observed in having lunch and napping. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a physical examination for a child within 30 days of beginning attendance. EVIDENCE: Child 2 has a documented start date of 11/28/2023. A physical form in the record has no name on it to show if it is for Child 2 or for someone else.
Plan of Correction:	Ensure Children have physical exams within 30 days.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-150-B
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that immunization documentation was signed by a physician, designee, or an official of a local health department. EVIDENCE: The immunization record and physical examination for Child 1 were not signed by a physician, designee, or an official of a local health department.
Plan of Correction:	Be sure that all immunization forms are signed properly.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain some required information in children?s records. EVIDENCE: The record for Child 2 has no street addresses for emergency contacts.
Plan of Correction:	Ensure all children's records have required information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff receives 16 hours of training each year. EVIDENCE: 1. The record for staff 1 documents that seven hours of training was done in 2023. 2. The record for staff 2 documents that 13 hours of training were done within the last employment year, from 2-10-23 through 2/9/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Make sure all staff have required trainings annually.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-450-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cots used by children during the rest period had both a top and bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. EVIDENCE: Children 2 and 4 were observed napping and the cots had no bottom covers. Staff 3 and 4 were not aware that bottom covers were needed.
Plan of Correction:	Make sure cots are covered top & bottom.