VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Pure at Heart Childcare Center, LLC Phase 3
918 Big Bethel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 755-3246

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: May 22, 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. 8VAC20-820 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:

Discussed in detail the standard (8VAC20-780-560.F.1) related to a center that provides meals or snacks, and following the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) specifically regarding serving sizes for different age groups. 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:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was started in the center on May 22, 2024 from 9:45 AM until 12:00 PM and concluded on May 22, 2024. At the time of entrance, 30 children were in care with 4 staff members supervising. The sample size consisted of 5 childrens records and 5 staff records. Children were observed during center time to include a lesson on frogs, playing with blocks, cars / truck and preparing for and eating lunch. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please contact the Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-150-B
Description:	Repeat Based on record review and provider interview, the licensee did not ensure the physical examination and dates of immunizations shall include the signature of a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department Evidence: Child #2?s immunization document did not include a signature as required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff records were available for review and completed with all required documentation. Evidence: The following records were missing information as listed below; 1) Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were missing information related to any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. 2) Staff #1, #3, and #4 were missing a copy of their diploma or transcripts 3) Staff #4 was missing the two required references to be conducted prior to employment. Date of employment 5-14-2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Repeat Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazardous substances and other harmful agents such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The following chemicals were stored insufficiently in the Preschool room 1. The key to the closet storing hazardous chemicals was observed in door knob and was accessible to children. 2.There were 2 hand sanitizer containers observed on the cubby shelves. The hazardous chemicals were labeled "keep out of reach of children" and at least one other statement "caution", "flammable" and "warning".
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: In the Preschool room and the Two?s room there were 3 electrical outlets in each room that were not covered and were accessible to the children
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, there shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus enough resilient surfacing 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: On the playgrounds inadequate resilient surfacing and fall zones were observed. 1. The plastic yellow airplane spring bouncer on the smaller playground did not have adequate fall zone as there was only between 2 ? feet to 3 ? feet of fall zone and a minimum of 6 feet is required. 2. The metal car spring bouncer on the smaller playground did not have adequate fall zone as there was only between 2 ? feet to 3 ? feet of fall zone and a minimum of 6 feet is required. 3. The metal car spring bouncer on the smaller playground did not have adequate resilient surfacing as there was only between 2 ? to 3 inches depth of the resilient surfacing and a minimum of 6 inches is required. 4.The merry-go-cycle on the larger playground did not have adequate fall zone as there was only between 2 ? feet to 3 feet of fall zone and a minimum of 6 feet is required . 5.The metal car spring bouncer on the larger playground did not have adequate fall zone as there was only between 3 feet to 3 ? feet of fall zone and a minimum of 6 feet is required. 6. The metal car spring bouncer on the larger playground did not have adequate resilient surfacing as there was only between 1 ? to 2 inches depth of the resilient surfacing and a minimum of 6 inches is required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-C
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, the ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury. Evidence: On the smaller and larger playgrounds, the plastic yellow airplane spring bouncer and metal car spring bouncers had metal ground supports with protruding bolts that were visible and not covered with material to protect children
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-380-A
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there was a posted daily schedule that allows for flexibility as children's needs require. Evidence: Center staff confirmed there was not a posted daily schedule for the Preschool room.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-380-A-1
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not toddlers and preschoolers had outdoor activity for at least one hour per day when the center operates more than five hours per day. Evidence: Center staff confirmed the two-year-old class did not go outside at all on Monday, May 20, Tuesday May 21 and they did not go outside during their designated outside time on Wednesday May 23. Center staff verified it was not due to weather but because they had a few children that were ?flight risk /runners?.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Repeat Based on center documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence that includes all required information. Evidence: Five injury reports reviewed, and they were missing information to include a second signature, staff present, treatment, future action to prevent injury, the date, time and how the parent was notified of the injury.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-J
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews, the licensee did not ensure that tables and highchair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: In the Preschool room the tables used for lunch were not sanitized before eating as they were not sprayed with not sprayed with a disinfectant /sanitizing solution and allowed to air dry or wiped down after two minutes.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.