VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Brilliant Beginnings Learning Center
1196 Green Garden Circle
Virginia beach, VA 23453
(757) 468-5747

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Feb. 10, 2025

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above, to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on February 10, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 9:30am and ended at 12:15pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 48 children present and 12 staff. The inspector reviewed 7 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site on February 10, 2025. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.057-A
Description:	The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center will get water lead testing completed and submit their testing plan to VDH and DOE. Information will be sent via email to the inspector as well.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 has an expired tuberculosis test of December 1, 2024.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #1 will obtain a new tuberculosis test or screening today and the results will be placed in the staff member?s file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. A total of four outlets to include the Pre-K room and the Waddler room had exposed outlets.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center placed protective covers to the exposed outlets during the time of the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Both the Waddler room and the 2-year-old room did not have a correct storage system for soiled diapers.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center purchased two new garbage cans with foot-operated pedals.