The Meet Up, LLC DBA Our Kids Can
3706 Winchester Drive
Suite 200
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 956-6586
Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329
Inspection Date: Sept. 4, 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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Medication and transportation procedures were discussed with the center owner during the inspection.
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 https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/.
Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on 9/4/24. The on-site inspection began at 9:40am and ended at 12:10pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 29 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children's records and 5 staff records. This inspection included document review, a 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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Repeat Violation
Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information.
Evidence:
1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 8/13/24) does not contain the addresses of the two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
2. The record for child 2 (date of enrollment: 12/27/22) doe not contain annual documentation of child updates and up-to-date information.
3. The center owner confirmed that the records for child 1 and child 2 are lacking all required information.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Parents have been contacted to provide updates to child records.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials F1292-99 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
Evidence:
1. On the playground, there is a Step 2 Up and Down Roller Coaster that has a ride-on car that travels down the track. The distance from the track to the ground is 13 inches, therefore six inches of resilient surfacing is required. There was less than 2 inches of resilient surfacing surrounding the track.
2. On the playground, there is a Toddler Slide and Swing Set with less than 2 inches of resilient surfacing on all four sides of the fall zones, where 6 inches is required.
3. The center owner confirmed that there was less than 6 inches of resilient surfacing surrounding the fall zones of the play equipment on the playground.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The play equipment that doesn't meet the standards is being removed.
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.
