VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Live Laugh Grow Academy LLC
710 W Mercury Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 750-3311

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: June 6, 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. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the following standards : 8VAC20-780-160. Tuberculosis screening for staff and independent contractors A. Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. 8VAC20-780-530. First aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)rs A. At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have, within 90 days of October 13, 2021: 1. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration; and 2. Current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. ________________________________________________________________________________ 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/.

Comments:

A unannounced mandated monitoring inspection was initiated on June 6, 2024 from 2:00 pm- 4:30 pm. The inspection concluded on June 6, 2024.There were 59 children with 10 staff present. Additional administrative staff was present to assist. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming,special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of six children records and six staff records were reviewed. The children were observed waking up from nap, transitioning to snack, particpating in board games andfreely playing. The outside areas was inspected. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-B
Description:	Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure child has had physical examination prior to attendance or with in 30days from start date. Evidence: Child #3 did not have a physical available during the inspection. Confirmed by the center director.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 01/22/2024. TB test results 10/24/2023 which is not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #4 hire date 12/11/2023. TB test results 9/13/2023 which is not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure staff records obtained all required documentation. Evidence: Record for Staff #1 did not have documentation of completion of orientation. Staff #4, Staff #3 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of the completion of in person skills component of CPR .
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on staff record review, the licensee did not ensure staff completed Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course with in 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 hired 1/22/2024, there was not documentation that confirmed staff completed Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course by 4/23/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center , inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean , safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the school age room, behind the tv there was white paint chips on the floor and the paint is peeling off the bottom of the wall.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was resilient surface in the fallzone on underneath and seurrounding equipment that requires resilent surfacing. Evidence: There were two spring rockers with multiple seats on the playground .There was no resilent surfacing underneath spring rocker. There was grass and dirt underneath the spring rockers.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-C
Description:	Based on staff interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure the first aid kt caontianed all required supplies. Evidence: The center did not have a traingular bandage. Confirmed by director.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-F
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure when centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: The center provided water and chips/cheese puffs. The center should have two components for snack either milk, meat, fruit, vegetable,or grain.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.