VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

LeafSpring School at Virginia Beach
1977 Sandbridge Road
Virginia beach, VA 23456
(757) 426-6490

Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322

Inspection Date: Aug. 19, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

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/

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring and self-reported injury inspection was initiated and completed on 8/19/24. The on-site inspection began at 9:30am and ended at 12:30pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 222 children present and 36 staff. The inspector reviewed 8 children?s records and 6 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.On the preschool playground there was a hole, approximately 8 to 10 inches deep, in the grass beside the sandbox. This hole created a tripping hazard. 2.In the School Age Club room there was a hole in the wall that contained exposed wires and a screw. The hole was low on the wall in an area accessible to children. 3.There was a split wooden board in the Construction Lab. 4.In the older infant play area, there was chipped paint and exposed dry wall in an accessible area to children. 5.In the Older Two?s classroom, the corner of an art easel was broken. 6.Staff #7 confirmed these areas were in need of repair.
Plan of Correction:	The areas in need of repair including the hole in the wall, split board and chipped paint have been fixed. The hole on the playground is covered and the repair is being assessed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.There were cans of shaving cream labeled ?keep out of reach of children? in unlocked and accessible areas of the classrooms. a.In the art room there were 14 cans of shaving cream in a cubby. b.In the PreK Two?s classroom there was a can of shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom. c.Staff #7 confirmed the cans were not locked up.
Plan of Correction:	Shaving cream has been placed in locked cabinets.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-G
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, not kept in the original container were clearly labeled to indicate the contents. Evidence: 1.There were unlabeled spray bottles in the lab and stem classrooms. a.Staff #7 confirmed the bottles were not labeled.
Plan of Correction:	All spray bottles have been labeled.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is clearly dated and label in a way that identifies the owner. 1.A lunch box in the older three-year-old classroom was not labeled with a name or date. 2.On the school age playground there were 3 water bottles that were not labeled with dates or names. 3.Staff #7 confirmed the names and date were not on these items.
Plan of Correction:	An announcement went out to parents reminding them to label lunchboxes and water bottles. Labeling stations have been created in classrooms for parents.