VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Barbara's Childcare Center
8055 Carlton Street
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 480-2272

Current Inspector: D'Nae Goodwin (757) 404-3063

Inspection Date: Oct. 9, 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. 8VAC20-770 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:

Technical assistance was provided and standards reviewed in the following areas: 8VAC20-780-270. Building maintenance, 8VAC20-780-280. Hazardous substances and other harmful agents, background check protocol (as of July 1, 2024), and potable water testing requirements. 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, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on October 9, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:55am and ended at 1:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 16 children present and five staff. The inspector reviewed four children?s records and two staff records on site. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews, and 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 10/29/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The results of the most recent inspection were not posted, which is required. The inspection findings posted at the center were from 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	The center must request a repeat criminal history search every five years. The record for Staff #2 (employed for five years) did not have a five year repeat criminal history search, which is required once expired. Staff #2 was observed working on the day of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Documentation of a Tuberculosis (TB) screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The record for Staff #1 (employed for a month) was missing documentation that shows that Tuberculosis (TB) results were submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #1 was observed working at the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain a separate record for each child enrolled which contains all the required information. 1.The record for Child #1 was missing the work phone number for one parent and the work phone number and place of employment for the other parent. 2.The record for Child #3 was missing the address of one of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-I
Description:	Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center and is considered part of the staff member's record. There was no documentation in the record of Staff #1 (employed for a month) to show that orientation training was completed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Areas and equipment of the center, outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were four toy vehicles on the outdoor play area that contained standing water, posing a health hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	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. 1.In the one-year-old classroom, there were disinfectant wipes unlocked and accessible to children. The manufacturer?s label stated, ?Keep Out of Reach of Children.? 2.In a bathroom that children use, there was an air freshener left unlocked with a manufacturer?s label that stated, ?Keep Out of Reach of Children.?
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Description:	Repeat Violation Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The record for Child #2 did not contain parent confirmation that the child?s record is up to date.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. During the inspection, the children in care were observed eating lunch; however, the children did not wash their hands before eating.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.