VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Angel's Place Daycare Center II
9573 Shore Drive
Suite A
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 227-3332

Current Inspector: Brandie Viscayda (757) 636-3427

Inspection Date: Aug. 22, 2022

Complaint Related: Yes

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)

Comments:

An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 08/22/2022 in response to a complaint that was received regarding staffing, behavior guidance and diapering procedures. Based on the information gathered which included staff interviews, a review of the facility and classroom observation this complaint is found to be not valid. Violations were found in the areas of staff background checks, staff TB screening and staff reference checks. These violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the facility and were reviewed with the program director at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that all applicants for employment, employees, applicants to serve as volunteers, and volunteers shall undergo a background check prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, staff 2 , staff 3 and staff 4 lack the results of a fingerprint background check. a. All four staff were observed working in a classroom with children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a fingerprint background check had not been obtained for these four staff who began employment on 08/22/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Administrative staff stated that all four staff will make an appointment with field print for fingerprinting by the end of the day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on interview and record review, the center failed to ensure that an employee of a child day program must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the center has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, staff 2, staff 3 and staff 4 , did not have a completed sworn statement or affirmation on file. a. All four staff were observed caring for children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff stated all of these staff began employment on 08/22/2022 and confirmed they had not completed a sworn statement or affirmation.
Plan of Correction:	Administrative staff stated that all four staff will complete a sworn statement or affirmation today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, staff 2, staff 3 and staff 4 lack documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. a. All four staff were observed caring for children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff stated these staff began employment on 08/22/2022 and confirmed a TB screening had not been obtained prior to employment and contact with children.
Plan of Correction:	Administrative staff stated that all four staff would obtain a TB screening.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain for staff documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: 1. Documentation of two or more reference checks were not on file for staff 1, staff 2, staff 3 and staff 4. a. All four staff began employment on 08/23/2022. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that reference checks had not been obtained for any of these staff.
Plan of Correction:	Administrative staff stated that reference checks would be obtained for all four staff.