VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Gloucester Learning Center
2475 Hayes Road
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-2000

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: June 12, 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 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 The License. 8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process. 8VAC20-820 Hearing Procedures. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minors records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed clear documentation on injury reports related to all required information, (standard 8VAC20-780-550.P) .

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was started in the center on June 12, 2024 from 12:17 PM until 2:40 PM and concluded on June 12, 2024. At the time of entrance,41 children were in care with 4 staff members. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. Children were observed during their rest period, watching a movie, having snack and playing outside. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please contact the Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on record review, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The allergy list did not include the following information. 1) Child #1 parent preference -no diary 2) Child #2 physician diagnosed allergy to amoxicillin 3) Child #5 physician diagnosed seasonal allergies
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to maintain and keep a record for each child enrolled containing all required information. Evidence: Center owner verified the center had not obtained annually parent confirmation the required information in the child's record is up to date. The last documented parent reviews for the following children are Child #1, 8-3-2022, Child #4, 7-22-2019 and Child #5 6-23-2020.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-B-2
Description:	Based on center documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: Child #6 was injured at the center on June 4, 2024 and the injury required outside medical treatment and the department was not notified of the injury.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-5
Description:	Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure to follow the required ratio of 1 staff for every 18 children age range (4 years 9 months to age 9). Evidence: From approximately 12:00 PM until 12:17 PM there was only one staff alone with 22 children age range 5-9. The ratio of 1 staff to every 18 children was not followed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.