VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tidewater Community College Child Development Center- Norfolk Ca
310 Granby St
Room 213
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 822-1093

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: March 25, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was given and standards were reviewed regarding required postings, education qualifications, the process for online injury reporting, and staff records.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on March 25,2024 (10:50 am) and concluded on March 25,2024 (1:10 pm). There were four children and four staff members present. The inspector observed two children?s records and two staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed participating in music and movement and during outdoor play. The first aid kit and emergency evacuation drills were reviewed. 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 director at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview the center failed to obtain the results of a fingerprint background check for all staff prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The results of the criminal record check for staff 1 (hire date 1/22/24) were obtained on 1/31/24. 2. The results of the criminal record check for staff 2 (hire date 8/22/23) were obtained on 8/29/23. 3. The program director confirmed that the results of the fingerprint background check was obtained after employment for staff 1 and staff 2.
Plan of Correction:	The program director stated that moving forward, the results of the fingerprint background check will be obtained prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that staff are not employed until a completed sworn statement or affirmation is obtained. Evidence: 1. The sworn statement or affirmation was completed on 1/23/24, which is after their hire date of 1/22/24. 2. The program director confirmed that staff #1 began employment before a sworn statement of affirmation.
Plan of Correction:	The program director stated that all staff will complete a sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment moving forward.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1.Child #1 (date of enrollment 1/8/24) and child #2 (date of enrollment 1/8/24) did not have documentation of immunizations in their records. a.Child #1 and child #2 were present during the inspection 2.The program director confirmed that there were no immunizations in the two children?s records.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: the program director responded that she would request immunizations from the parents of child #1 and #2 by the end of the day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure to have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1.Child #1 (date of enrollment 1/8/24) did not have a physical examination in their record. a.Child #1 was present during the inspection. 2.The program director confirmed that the physical examination for child #1 was not in the record.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: the program director responded that she would ask the parent of child #1 to provide the physical examination as soon as she can.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that children?s records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1.Child #2?s record did not have a name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached or names of persons authorized to pick up the child. a.Child #2 was in care at the time of the inspection. 2.The program director confirmed that the names of emergency contacts and persons authorized to pick up child were absent from the record.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: the program director stated that she would reach out to the parent and request that information be provided.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-90--A
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure the required written agreement between the parent and the center be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Evidence: 1.Child #2 (date of enrollment 1/8/24) did not have an authorization for emergency medical care, a statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours of communicable disease. 2.The program director confirmed that the listed parent agreements were absent from child #2?s record.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: the program director stated that she would provide a copy of the written parent agreement to the parent by the end of the day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.In the Shining Stars classroom there was an unlocked container of sanitizing wipes on the countertop. The manufacturer label indicated multiple warnings that the contents were hazardous if ingested. a.These sanitizing wipes were placed on a countertop that was within reach of the children in care. 2.The program director acknowledged that the sanitizing wipes should not have been left on the countertop.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: the sanitizer wipes were locked up during the inspection and the program director stated that the locks on the classroom cabinets were in the process of being repaired.