VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Fast Track Learning Center Preschool & Academy
6004 East Virginia Beach Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 962-2921

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Feb. 13, 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 8VAC20-820 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.

Technical Assistance:

Technical Assistance was given and licensing standards were reviewed regarding postings and building maintenance.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on February 13, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 1pm and ended at 3:10pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 13 children present and 3 staff. The inspector reviewed 6 children?s records and 4 staff records on-site on February 13, 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 #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. Staff #1 has an expired Sworn Statement Disclosure and central registry check both overdue by 11 months. The most recent criminal background check for Staff #2 was overdue by three weeks.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #1 and Staff #2 will obtain the required background checks and send the results to DOE as soon as they are received. A copy will be kept in their staff file.
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-A
Description:	Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. The documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #3 did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and has been in contact with children at the center since November 20, 2024.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff #3 will obtain her tuberculosis screening/test information and provide it to the center. The documentation will be placed in the staff member?s record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody. Child #1, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 do not have a work phone number listed for their custodial parent.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center will obtain the custodial parent work phone numbers and place them in the children?s record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Staff shall have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff #3 did not have references prior to employment and has been working with children since November 20, 2024.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center will obtain two or more references for Staff #3 and place them in her record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Three cribs, occupied by children, were observed to have loose fitting crib sheets which pose as a choking hazard to children.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: During the time of the inspection, the staff changed the sheets to ?pack-and-play? sheets that were form fitting and taunt. Moving forward, the owner and infant staff will ensure that all crib sheets are fitted correctly.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-G
Description:	Cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot or mat. Child #1 (age 14 months) and Child #2 (age 15 months) were both observed to be sleeping in cribs.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center?s staff will speak to the parents regarding the licensing standard. The child will either transition to a cot or the child?s pediatrician will provide the center with documentation that the child is not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot or mat.