Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center
844 Jerome Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-6389
Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329
Inspection Date: Dec. 5, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations
- Comments:
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A subsidy health and safety (SHSI) inspection was conducted on 12/5/23 from 11:00am until 1230pm. There were 82 children present with 19 staff. A licensing inspection was also conducted on this date. Both inspections combined cover subsidy health and safety regulations. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in licensing standards were reviewed during this supplemental inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program and discussed with the vendor during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-790-600-D-1 Description: Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all staff have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment.
Evidence:
1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/11/22) and staff 2 (date of hire: 8/28/23) do not contain documentation of current certification in CPR.
2. The vendor confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 lacks documentation of current certification in CPR.Plan of Correction: The vendor responded with the following: Staff 1's last day of employment was 12/4/23. Staff 2 will complete CPR certification as soon as possible. Going forward, the vendor will ensure all new staff complete CPR certification within the required time frame of 90 days from date of employment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-600-D-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all staff have current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment.
Evidence:
1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 8/11/22) and staff 2 (date of hire: 8/28/23)do not contain documentation of current certification in first aid.
2. The vendor confirmed that the records for staff 1 and staff 2 lack documentation of current certification in first aid.Plan of Correction: The vendor responded with the following: Staff 1's last day of employment was 12/4/23. Staff 2 will complete first aid certification as soon as possible. Going forward, the vendor will ensure all new staff complete first aid certification within the required time frame of 90 days from date of employment.
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.
