VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Lady L's Little Angels Daycare
1201 Blackstone Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 618-8390

Current Inspector: Lynn Powers (804) 840-8260

Inspection Date: Sept. 15, 2022

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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on September 15, 2022 from approximately 10:30 am to 11:45 am. There were 20 children in attendance and a total of 7 staff present. 3 staff records and 4 children?s records were reviewed. All areas of the center were observed including classrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, hallway, and the playground. The children were observed eating lunch, playing on the playground, and painting, while the licensing inspector was on the premises. The First Aid Kit had all components. The license, current inspection, and evacuation plan were posted and emergency numbers were posted by each phone. Violations were cited as a result of this inspection. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 588-2367 Molly Muscat Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-588-2367 molly.muscat@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that each child had a physical within 30 days of attendance at the center. Evidence: The record for child #2, date of enrollment 7/11/2022, did not contain documentation of a physical.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "I will make sure I get the Physical form."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a negative TB screening was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #3?s record, date of employment 8/12/2022, contained documentation of TB screening dated 4/7/22.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "I will have staff go and re-take the TB test."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on records review, and interview, the center failed to maintain a current, written list of all children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: Child #4?s record indicated a food allergy. When asked to see the allergy list no children were listed as having any allergies.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "will make sure any children that have an allergy their name is on the list."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-2
Description:	Based on observation, and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff to children ratios are followed whenever children are in care. Evidence: 1) Classroom #3 contained 7 children ages 16 months to 24 months and 1 staff. The ratio for this age is 1 staff to 5 children. When asked, staff #4 stated that the other staff had stepped out for a moment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "will make sure that we will stay in ratio."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-C
Description:	Based on observation, and interview, the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group will apply to the entire group. Evidence: The lunch room contained 13 children ages 16 months to 2 years and 1 staff member. In mixed age groups the staff to child ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply. The youngest child was 16 months. The ratio for this age is 1 staff to 5 children. When asked, the Director stated that the other staff members had stepped out to go get the other children
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "in the lunchroom I will only have 16 months having lunch. Everyone else will eat in their classrooms."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home it is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: The children?s lunch bags were on a cart in the kitchen. The bags were not labeled with the child?s name and were not dated.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "I will make sure all lunches have a name and date."