VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Bright Heights Learning Center
1403 Kiln Creek Parkway
Newport news, VA 23602
(757) 875-5669

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: Oct. 10, 2023

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 detectors

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was completed on October 10, 2023 from 2:26 pm until 5:00 pm at the center. There were 79 children present with 17 staff supervising including administrative staff. The inspector completed observations of the children in care participating in tummy time, eating snack, diapering by staff, participating in outdoor playground activities, completing bathroom breaks, and interacting with peers and staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed. 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. If you have any questions regarding the inspection please contact inspector, Tiffany Jones at 757-403-3045.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation physical examination. Evidence: In Child#5's record, there was no documentation of a physical found.
Plan of Correction:	The center Director will obtain a copy of the physical within 30 days.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: In Staff#3's record, the last dated TB screening was 08/22/2020. In Staff#4's record, the TB screening documentation was not completed. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The center director will obtain a new copy of TB results immediately will obtain TB as soon as possible. The staff will schedule TB and obtain TB as soon as possible.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Toddler classroom, there were three containers of hand sanitizer found unlocked during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The center director will ensure to keep sanitizer in a locked cabinet. Items were removed immediately.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure children's handwashing was completed after diapering. Evidence: There was observations in the infant room of Staff#5 not completing handwashing of Child#6 after diapering. Interview with Staff#5 confirmed the handwashing procedures were not completed.
Plan of Correction:	The center Director will retrain staff on handwashing procedures for infants.