VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Children's Harbor - Chesapeake
2400 Strawberry Lane
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 543-4221

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Jan. 31, 2021

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. 8VAC20-790 SUBSIDY REGULATIONS. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 SANCTIONS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program. A renewal inspection was initiated on 01/25/2022 and concluded on 01/31/2022. The director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were37 children present and 7 staff. The inspector emailed the director/provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 4 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. There were several wooden cubby shelves throughout the building that were not secured, posing tipping hazards.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the program director during the exit interview: All cubby shelves in the building will be looked at and secured where they pose tipping hazards.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-E
Description:	Based on observation the center did not have all required emergency supplies. The center did not have a working, battery-operated radio.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the program director during the exit interview: The center had a radio and batteries however the director was unable to get the radio to work. A new radio will be added to the emergency kit and it will be tested to ensure it works.