Bloom Early Learning Academy
15435 Warwick Boulevard, #L
Newport news, VA 23608
(757) 369-6082
Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568
Inspection Date: June 25, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
A monitoring inspection was initiated on Thursday, June 25, 2020 and concluded on Friday, June 26, 2020. The in charge person was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 19 children and 8 staff present due to the program closure. The inspector emailed the director/provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 3 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact licensing inspector, Tiffany Harris, at (757) 403-3045.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A Description: Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all required information before employment.
Evidence: In Staff#2's record (hire date 1/21/2020), the documentation for two or more references was dated 2/11/2020.
Interview with staff confirmed the hire date documentation in Staff#2's record for review.Plan of Correction: The center will ensure all references for employees are completed prior to date of hire or employment.
Standard #: 22VAC40-191-40-D-6 Description: Based on review of staff records, documentation, and interview with staff, the center did obtained a required criminal history record report or a central registry finding from an applicant dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment.
Evidence:
1. In Staff#1's record (start date:2/17/2020) the Office of Background Investigation (OBI) determination letter results was dated 06/13/19.
2. Interview with staff confirmed Staff#1 start date documentation reviewed in the record during the inspection.Plan of Correction: The center will ensure staff complete updated OBI fingerprinting check for review.
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.
