Sowing Seeds Preschool
5369 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia beach, VA 23462
(757) 962-2221
Current Inspector: Brandie Viscayda (757) 636-3427
Inspection Date: Oct. 7, 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
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Licensing standards regarding lead water testing in 2025 were discussed with the director.
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:
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An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on October 7, 2024 and completed on October 7, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:05am and ended at 1:10pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 25 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 12 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. 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 11/01/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: when applicable, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody; address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
1. The record for child #1 was missing the address for the second emergency contact. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for over a year.
2. The record for child #2 was missing the employment information for one parent. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for 8 months.Plan of Correction: Had parent fill out information needed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
The following physical plant hazards and maintenance issues were observed:
1. Peeling paint was observed in various areas in the center.
2. Two pieces of plywood approximately 10 ft by 4 ft were used inside and outside to cover a missing glass window.
3. Rusted nails and broken pieces of wood protruding out of a playhouse in the outdoor play area causing a potential snagging or poking injury. Children were observed playing in the playhouse.Plan of Correction: Item was removed.
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.
