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: Aug. 12, 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 clear documentation regarding (8VAC20-780-60.11). documentation of updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record as required. 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

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on August 12, 2024 and completed on August 13, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 3:10pm and ended at 5:15pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 21 children present and 4 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site and electronically on August 13, 2024. 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 August 21, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member shall undergo a background check every five years. Evidence: The Sworn Statement available for review for Staff #2 was dated 6-28-2019 and had not been updated.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-3
Description:	Based on center documentation review and staff interview the licensee did not ensure the Central Registry Request was conducted prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #3 began working on 8-6-2024 and center owner confirmed prior to hire a Central Registry Request was not conducted.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on center documentation review and staff interview the licensee did not ensure the an Out-of-State Criminal History Records Request, Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect Search Request an Out of State Sex Offender Registry Search were completed for each state an individual has resided in the past 5 years prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #3 began working on 8-6-2024 and center owner confirmed that an Out-of -State Central Registry Request, Sex Offender Check and Criminal Records request were not conducted prior to hire.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-J
Description:	Based on center documentation review and staff interview the licensee did not ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. Evidence: Center Director confirmed they did not have an updated injury prevention plan.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	(Repeat Violation) 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 record for Staff #1, designated Program Director did not include documentation to demonstrate they possess the education and certification, required by the job position.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure hazardous substances 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: In the Two?s Room inside an unlocked closet there were 4 spray containers of sanitizer and 1 sanitizing wipes container. They 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 #:	8VAC20-780-320-B
Description:	Based on observations and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the restrooms have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F and were equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Evidence: In the Two's Room 2 out of 2 restrooms did not have toilet paper available and there was no disposable towels or an air dryer available for children to use after handwashing.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-D
Description:	Based on record review, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there shall be in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director. Evidence: Staff #5 was the only staff supervising 7 children ages 2-3 in the Two?s Room. Staff #5 is the designated program lead for the Two?s Room and there is not documentation available to confirm program leader qualifications.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.