Global Engineers Academy
2932 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 739-1731
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: April 12, 2024
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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
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:
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Technical assistance given and licensing standards were reviewed regarding training documentation and training logs and two people present at opening of the center.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on April 12, 2024. The inspectors arrived at 11:15am and departed at approximately 2:15pm. There were 22 children present and 4 staff members. A sample size of 10 records were reviewed which included 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during free play, lunch, handwashing, and nap. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. 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 site owner at the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child 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 #3, that has been in the center since 2021, did not have a physical examination in their record.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #3 did not have a physical examination in their record.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a separate record for each child enrolled shall contain work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody, address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached, and a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Evidence:
1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 3/28/2024) and Child #2 (Date of enrollment 3/05/2024) did not have the address for one of the two designated people to call in an emergency of a parent cannot be reached.
2. Child #1 did not have the work phone number for their mother listed.
3. Child #3 has it documented by the parent that Child #3 has a food allergy. There was no written care plan with regards to the allergy, instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that staff records be kept for each staff person to include a telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center.
Evidence:
1. There were no staff records at the center during the time of the inspection and there were no telephone numbers of a person for each staff to be notified in case of an emergency.
2. Staff #2, assistant director, confirmed that they had no access to the physical or the electronic records and no access to emergency contact information for each staff member at the center.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. In the 3 year old classroom, there is a stained ceiling tile.
2. Each of the classrooms do not have trash cans and during the time of the inspection the garbage is placed in a large plastic garbage bag in the center of the floor in reach of children in care. This poses as a suffocation hazard.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: REPEAT VIOLATIONS
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that 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 preschool classroom, there was a bottle labeled, bleach water, on the shelf, that was unlocked.
2. In the 2 year old classroom, there were two cans of shaving cream that have a warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children? that were unlocked and accessible to the children.
3. In the 3 year old classroom, there was a can of disinfectant on top of plastic shelf that was unlocked and in reach of children in care.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.
Evidence:
1. In two of the three classrooms, there were electrical outlets that did not have protective covers.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that there were no protective covers to the electrical outlets in two of the three classrooms.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3, preschool teacher, was unaware of the number of children in their classroom. When asked how many children were present in their classroom at 11:24am, Staff #3 counted the children and turned toward the children stating, ?I have this many.?
2. There was no attendance sheet or list of children?s names in the preschool classPlan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
1. In the preschool classroom, Staff #3 left nine children in the classroom alone during naptime, in which three children were awake on their cots, to take a child to the bathroom that is located outside of the classroom.
2. Staff #1, owner, walked into the preschool classroom and confirmed that nine children were left in the classroom without adult staff supervision.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-C Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.
Evidence:
1. In the preschool classroom, there was one staff member with 11 children; the youngest child in the classroom was 3 years old. The ratio for 3 year old children to staff is One staff member to Ten children.
2. Staff #3, preschool teacher, and Staff #2, assistant director, confirmed the classroom room was out of ratio.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-C Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not have the required triangular bandages in the first aid kits.
Evidence:
1. There was only one triangular bandage observed in the first aid kits.
2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that there was only one triangular bandage in the first aid kits.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-B Description: Based on interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the emergency preparedness plan shall contain procedural components for the evacuation to include complete evacuation of the building.
Evidence:
Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that when conducting monthly fire drill, the children do not evacuate the building.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills.
Evidence:
1. The emergency evacuation drill log has documentation of January 2023 and March 2023 drills. February 2023, April 2023, May 2023, and June 2023 were not documented to the emergency evacuation drill log.
2. Staff #2 confirmed that the drills from this year were not all documented.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review and interview, it is determined that the center did not ensure that documentation be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes: 1. Identity of the person conducting the drill; 2. The date and time of the drill; 3. The method used for notification of the drill; 4. The number of staff participating;
5. The number of children participating; 6. Any special conditions simulated; 7. The time it took to complete the drill; 8. Problems encountered, if any; and 9. For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.
Evidence:
1. In reviewing the emergency evacuation drill log, the center did not document any special conditions simulated, the time it took to complete the evacuation, problems encountered, if any, and weather conditions.
2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that the drill log had missing required documentation for the emergency evacuation drill log.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
