Little Stars Learning Center, LLC
6063 W. High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 263-3030
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: May 6, 2025
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
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:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on May 6, 2025, and completed on May 17, 2025, in response to a self-report received by the licensing office on May 6, 2025, relating to forbidden action. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 2 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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: striking a child. On April 30, 2025, Staff #1, physically disciplined a child by striking the child on her right leg. Plan of Correction: The center?s plan of correction: An internal investigation was conducted and determined that the incident of forbidden action did occur at the center. The staff member involved was terminated immediately. A formal meeting with the child?s mother was conducted and paperwork was completed and submitted regarding the incident. The owner immediately took preventative measures and conducted mandatory staff meeting re-training to outline the standard, reinforcement of policies on professional conduct and child protection, and regular monitoring and review of staff interactions to uphold commitment to a safe and nurturing environment for children.
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.
