Arms of the King, Inc.
10998 Jefferson Avenue
Newport news, VA 23601
(757) 599-5737
Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568
Inspection Date: Sept. 11, 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 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:
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Discussed in detail (8VAC20-780-560.F.4) standards related to nutrition for 3 year old children and younger.
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
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site (monitoring) inspection was initiated on (9-11-2024) and completed on (9-17-2024). The on-site inspection began at (1:40pm) and ended at (3:10pm). The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above.
There were (39) children present and (7) staff. The inspector reviewed (5) children?s records and (5) staff records on-site and electronically on (9-16-2024). This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and measurements. 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 deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on (9-23-2024). A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on measurements and observations, the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing.
Evidence: The playground had a spring rocker (zebra) and a spring rocker (tricycle) and both did not have the minimum of 6 feet of fall zone around the equipment . There was 3 feet 4 inches between the spring rocker (zebra) and a plastic caterpillar and on the other side there was 5 feet between the spring rocker (zebra) and the spring rocker (tricycle).Plan of Correction: The director will ensure the play ground equipment is removed to maintain 6ft special requirement is met. Children will not be allowed access to equipment until proper spacing is complete.
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.
