Alston's Village Learning Center LLC
923 Aberdeen Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 864-0222
Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281
Inspection Date: Aug. 13, 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
8VAC20-780 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
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed standards 8VAC20-780-330.B with regard to resilient surfacing depth under and around play equipment and ensuring that ground liners and tree roots remain well covered to avoid potential trip hazards. Regular raking and fluffing of the mulch may be necessary to keep it evenly distributed to meet these requirements.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 8/13/2024. The on-site inspection began at 1:10 pm and ended at 3:40 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 41 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 5
children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interview and observations.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-3 Description: Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain the results of a Search of the Central Registry for every staff within 30 days of hire.
Evidence:
Five staff records were reviewed.
The records for staff # 1 (hired 9/18/2023), staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain results of a search of the central registry.
The program director confirmed that the results of the search of the Central Registry had not been received for staff #1, #3, #4 or #5.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: (Repeat violation) Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
Five staff records were reviewed.
The record for staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation showing completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.
The program director confirmed that she was unable to demonstrate that this training had been completed by staff #3 and staff #5.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based upon record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff completes orientation training appropriate to the age of the children in care and including the required facility specific topics, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
Evidence:
Five staff records were reviewed.
The records for staff #2 (hired 6/6/2022), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that facility-specific orientation had been completed.
The program director was unable to provide documentation that staff #2, staff #4 or Staff #5 had completed a center specific orientation.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. to include ensuring that there is not, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint.
Evidence:
Two of the entry doors leading from the playground to classrooms are in disrepair to include large sections of peeling paint and splintering plywood.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
There were 2 bottles of hand sanitizer located on top of a 4 foot shelf in the rear section of the 4 and 5 year old classrooms. Hand sanitizer has a high alcohol content and the label includes multiple warnings to include "Keep out of reach of children" and "call poison control... if ingested"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.
