VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

G3 Learning Center
8400 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 904-1129

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: July 25, 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. 8VAC20-770 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:

Discussed the following with the program director: -Background checks do not transfer between different business entities - Standard 500.B.3 - Pull-ups are required to be changed on the diapering table for children under age 3 years -Hand washing requirements after a diaper change -Standard 560.G - Dating of lunch containers when children bring lunch/snack -Standard 40.M - Dating of allergy list

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 07/24/2025 and completed on 07/24/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:05 am and ended at 1:05 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 14 children present and 3 staff. The inspector reviewed 6 children's records and 4 records on-site on 07/24/2025. The inspection included: *Document Review *Tour of the Facility *Interviews *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 08/01/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-1
Description:	Provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth. The sworn statement or affirmation on file for staff 2 and staff 3 was completed for a business entity that is different from the facility. Background checks do not transfer between different business entities.
Plan of Correction:	Sworn Statement will be updated for staff #2 and #3.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	The facility shall obtain the results of a fingerprint background check prior to employment. The fingerprint background check on file for staff 2 and staff 3 was obtained from an entity that is different from the facility. Background checks do not transfer from different programs.
Plan of Correction:	Fingerprint checks will be updated for staff #2 and #3.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-3
Description:	The child day center shall obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry maintained pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him. The central registry check on file for staff 2 and staff 3 was obtained from an entity that is different from the facility. Background checks do not transfer from different programs.
Plan of Correction:	Central Registry Checks will be updated for staff #2 and #3.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The TB screening for staff 2 and staff 3 was completed more than 30 days prior to employment at the facility.
Plan of Correction:	TB screening will be requested for staff #2 and #3 to update the copy in the file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all required elements. The enrollment record for child 1 and child 2 lacked all required components.
Plan of Correction:	Child records will be updated with missing phone numbers for parent jobs.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Staff records shall contain all required elements. The record for staff 3 lacked documentation of a second reference check and an emergency contact.
Plan of Correction:	Staff files will be updated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition. Child 1 and child 3 were observed napping in cribs with loose fitting crib sheets.
Plan of Correction:	Portable crib sheets have been requested. The center will purchase as well.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-320-B
Description:	Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with paper towels. The restroom outside of the infant/toddler classroom lacked paper towels. Two children and one staff member were observed washing hands in this restroom during the time paper towels were not available.
Plan of Correction:	Extra paper towels will be kept in the restroom. Corrected immediately.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-D
Description:	In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. The staff present with one group of children ( Staff 1) did not have documentation to demonstrate that she meets program leader or program director qualifications.
Plan of Correction:	Increasing training for her qualification within 30 days. Regular teacher was on vacation. Back-up teacher was sick.