Light Years Child Development Center, Inc #3
1485 Johnstons Road
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 937-2020
Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784
Inspection Date: July 8, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
- Technical Assistance:
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The following areas of standards were reviewed with administrative staff:
1. Standard 40.M - Classroom "allergy list" should include dietary restrictions;
2. Standard 280.B - Hazardous chemicals must be locked;
3. Standard 70 - staff records to include job title;
4. Standard 210.A.4 - Documentation of PL qualifications ( 24 hours of training if using option #4);
5. Standard 570.C.2 - infant feeding schedule;
6. Standard 560.G - label/date infant cups;
7. Small toddler slides require a resilient surface;
8. Posting of inspection documents when received.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 07/08/2024 at 9:50 am and completed on 07/08/2024 at 12:02 pm. At the time of entrance there were 25 children in care with 8 staff supervising. The children in care ranged in age from four months - four years.
Children were observed during morning program time which included music & movement, small group and outdoor play. Records reviewed for six staff and five children.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
Evidence:
1. Child 1, enrollment date 06/17/2024, lacked documentation of having received all required immunizations.
a. Documentation of required immunizations were obtained during the inspection.
2. Administrative staff confirmed that immunizations were not on file for child 1 prior to the inspection.Plan of Correction: Immunizations were obtained during the inspection and placed in child 1's record. Going forward documentation of required immunizations will be obtained prior to enrollment for all children.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the required elements.
Evidence:
1. Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment were not on file for staff 1 or staff 2.
a. Staff 1 has a hire date of 05/17/2024.
b. Staff 2 has a hire date of 04/19/2024.
2. Administrative staff verified that reference checks were not on file for these two staff.Plan of Correction: Administrative staff stated that reference checks had been obtained for staff 1 and staff 2. Written information will be located and placed in each staff record.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
