VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Children of Valour Christian Academy, LLC
7010 Chestnut Avenue
Newport news, VA 23605
(757) 485-8395

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: May 30, 2024

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS. 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES

Comments:

An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated by the inspector in the center from 11:50AM until 1:00PM on May 30, 2024 and completed on June 27, 2024, regarding concerns of Staffing/ Supervision, Special Care Provisions/Emergencies and Programs. There were 21 children present with 2 staff supervising. During the inspection the following were completed: interviews with administrative staff, interviews with center staff, a review of center records/documentation and observation of children their program space. The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation does support the allegation related to staffing and supervision; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. The inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection please contact inspector, Christine Mahan at 757-404-0568.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on staff interview and observation, the center did not maintain required staff to child ratios, 1 staff for every 5 children, as an extension of a temporary staff-to-child ratio variance granted by the Office of Child Care Health and Safety on September 21, 2023. Evidence: During the inspection conducted on May 30, 2023 from 11:50AM to 1:00 PM, in the infant room, Staff #1 was observed alone with 7 infants (youngest, Child #1, age 7 months). The staff-to-child ratio for children birth to 16 months is 1:4 but the center had an approved variance for 1:5. Center owner confirmed Staff #1 was the only staff working with the infant children on May 30, 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-3
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on staff interview and observation, the center did not maintain required staff to child ratios, 1 staff for every 5 children, as an extension of a temporary staff-to-child ratio variance granted by the Office of Child Care Health and Safety on September 21, 2023. Evidence: During the inspection conducted on May 30, 2023 from 11:50AM until 1:00PM , in the multipurpose room, Staff #2 was observed alone with 14 children (age range 2-4). The staff-to-child ratio for children two year old is 1:8 but the center had an approved variance for 1:9. Center owner confirmed Staff #2 was the only staff working with the children ages 2-4 on May 30, 2024.
Plan of Correction:	We will refuse any excess children if adequate staff calls and quits or is not available
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-3
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on staff interview and observation, the center did not maintain required staff to child ratios, 1 staff for every 5 children, as an extension of a temporary staff-to-child ratio variance granted by the Office of Child Care Health and Safety on September 21, 2023. Evidence: During the inspection conducted on May 30, 2023 from 11:50AM until 1:00PM , in the multipurpose room, Staff #2 was observed alone with 14 children (age range 2-4). The staff-to-child ratio for children two year old is 1:8 but the center had an approved variance for 1:9. Center owner confirmed Staff #2 was the only staff working with the children ages 2-4 on May 30, 2024.
Plan of Correction:	We will refuse any excess children over ratio if staff calls out, quit or is not available