VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Stepping Stones Child Development Center, LLC
12946 Jefferson Avenue
Newport news, VA 23608
(757) 369-2528

Current Inspector: Michele Patchett (757) 439-6816

Inspection Date: Aug. 22, 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 MonoxideD4F

Technical Assistance:

8VAC20-780-560. Nutrition and food services. F. When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply 5. A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall: a. Be dated; b. Be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents; c. List any substituted food; and d. Be kept on file for one week at the center. 8VAC20-780-440. Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds. J. There shall be at least: 1. Twelve inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs except where they touch the wall; and 2. 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. Attachment VII Stationary Equipment need a 6 feet fall zone on all sides of the equipment. 8VAC20-780-80. Attendance records; reports. A. For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at ttps://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 08/22/2024 and completed on 08/22/2024, as a part of licensure period. The onsite inspection began at 10:55 am and ended at 12:20pm . The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 34 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 6 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews,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. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on August 31, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recent violation notice was not posted. The violation notice posted was for November 2022.
Plan of Correction:	The center will post the most recent inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure ar least every two year from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submimt the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #5 TB test was more than 2 years old on 7/27/2024. Confirmed by staff.
Plan of Correction:	The TB test results were recieved 08/20/2024.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not ensure the center maintainin a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: There were not allergy list in each classroom and the list did not have a date on the allergy list in the kitchen area.
Plan of Correction:	Will update the allergy, dietary restriction and sensativities list to include date and have list in each classroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazardous substances s shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the main area where school age children participate in activities there was a cabinet not locked that had 2 cans of aersol spray. Labeled Keep out of reach of children and caution.
Plan of Correction:	Chemicals will be moved out of the cabinet. The lock will be repaired on teh cabinet.