Ocean Learning Center
9266 Chelsea Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 588-0426
Current Inspector: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575
Inspection Date: July 1, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
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:
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The definition of sanitizing (tables) was discussed with the program director.
- Comments:
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A renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on July 1, 2024. The inspector arrived at 9:15 AM and departed at 12:30 PM. There were 30 children present, ranging in ages from 2 years to school age, with 4 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed.
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 and discussed with the program director during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Repeat Violation
Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that areas, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
Evidence:
1. There was an active water leak dripping from the ceiling in the classroom off of the back hallway. Numerous stained ceiling tiles show evidence of other roof leaks.
2. The gutters on the back of the building are full of leaf and plant litter. Rain water during the inspection was overflowing from the gutter into gullies created from the overflow.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based upon observation, the facility did not ensured that children's hands are washed before eating and after toileting.
Evidence:
1. Two school-aged children were sent back into the building from the morning van. The two children grabbed their morning snack and directly sat down and began eating without washing their hands.
2. A school aged child was observed being sent to the bathroom from the front school age classroom. The child did no wash his hands after using the bathroom and was not prodded by staff to wash his hands.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-E Description: Based upon reviewed of medication procedures and medication stored for potential administration to the children, the facility has not followed their procedures.
Evidence:
There was an albuterol inhaler stored for potential administration to child 5. The medicine expired in April 2024.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-L Description: Repeat Violation
Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that staff sit with the children when they are eating.
Evidence:
The two staff on duty with the children during morning snack time did not sit with the children while they are.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-580-C Description: Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that during transportation 0f children Virginia Statutes about child restraints are followed as required by the Code of Virginia.
Evidence:
Loading children into the van for transport to summer school was observed. There were four children aged 7 years and younger who were transported without the use of booster seats.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
