VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Building Blocks Preschool and Childcare Center
844 Jerome Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 583-6389

Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329

Inspection Date: June 14, 2024

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Licensing standards regarding procedures for emergencies-8VAC20-780-550, Play Areas-8VAC20-780 330 and water testing in 2025 were reviewed with the director. Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on June 14, 2024 and concluded on June 18,2024. A self-reported injury was also investigated during this inspection. At the time of the inspection there were 66 children in care and 14 staff members. Children were observed participating in various activities including art, water play, story time, diapering, meal time and free choice play. Records were reviewed for ten children and eleven staff members. Evacuation drills, emergency supplies and other required records and postings were reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed with the director during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-E
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The most recent immunization record for child #2(date of birth: 7/22/2023) (start date: 9/18/2023) was dated 9/22/2023. 2. The director, staff #1 confirmed that the center did not obtain additional immunizations once every six months for child #2.
Plan of Correction:	All shot records have been updates. The child in this violation is no longer enrolled.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The Pre-K classroom (Pre-K 1) had a long extension cord hanging and accessible to children, creating a strangulation hazard. 2. The following snagging hazards were observed in the outdoor play area. a. A portion of the fencing in the outdoor play area was rusted and had broken sections. b. A wooden sandbox perimeter border had approximately five staples protruding out. 3. A wooden playhouse in the outdoor play area had peeling paint. 4. The director, Staff #1 confirmed that the listed areas and equipment were not maintained in a safe condition.
Plan of Correction:	Extension cord was adhered immediately. Staples were removed that day. The play house has been painted. Fence will be replaced 8/30/2024
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The school age classroom (Summer 3) had a box of borax and a bottle of rubbing alcohol both with warning labels that stated ?keep out of reach of children? on a shelf and accessible to children. 2. The director, Staff #1 confirmed that these hazardous substances were not locked.
Plan of Correction:	Items were immediately locked up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-G
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes: Identity of the person conducting the drill; the date and time of the drill; the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; the time it took to complete the drill; problems encountered, if any; and for emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill for April 30, 2024 documented only the date and time of the evacuation. 2. The evacuation drill for May 30, 2024 did not document the identity of the person conducting the drill and the method of notification of the drill. 3. The director, staff #1 confirmed that drill log did not contain all required documentation for emergency evacuation drills for April and May of 2024.
Plan of Correction:	The logs were updated and completed.