VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Happyland Day Care Center
1227 Translyvania Avenue
Chesapeake, VA 23324
(757) 543-3239

Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601

Inspection Date: July 23, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on July 23, 2034 as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 1:00pm and ended at 4:14pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 26 children present and six staff. The inspector reviewed five children?s records, five staff records and three board member records. This inspection included. ? document review (i.e. Injury logs, policies and procedures, emergency drill logs, authorization forms), ? tour of the facility, ? interviews, ? observations Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on August 3, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children and within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 has a tuberculosis screening dated April 13, 2024 with a documented date of hire as April 8, 2024. 2 - The record for Staff #3 has a tuberculosis screening dated April 17, 2024 with a documented date of hire as April 1, 2024. 3 - Staff #1 confirmed that the tuberculosis screenings were not obtained within the required time frame.
Plan of Correction:	Employees will be required to have TB screening completed by the first day of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on documentation review and interview the center failed to ensure that allergy documentation is maintained as required. Evidence: 1 - The allergy list available in classrooms was not dated. 2 - The allergy list available in classrooms did not include the necessary allergy care plan. 3 - Staff #1 confirmed that lists were not dated and the allergy care plan was not attached.
Plan of Correction:	1-Date was added to allergy list. 2-Allergy care plan was with child?s medication. A copy of allergy care plan was placed in classrooms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-J-3
Description:	Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that any child in need of emergency medications is always in the care of a staff member that has the required medication administration training. Evidence: 1 - On July 23, 2024 Child #1 was present on a field trip. However, there was not any staff present with the required medication training in the event that the child required administration of the medication. 2 - Staff #4 confirmed that she did not have the required training. However, she did carry Benadryl and Epi Pen for Child #1 during transportation and at the field trip site. 3 - Staff record review determined that none of the three staff on the field trip had obtained the required medication administration.
Plan of Correction:	MAT Training has been scheduled for the staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1- The closet where the hot water heater is located was unlocked and therefore accessible to children in care. a. Additionally, there were three sheets of Styrofoam leaning against/touching the tank of the hot water heater posing a potential fire hazard 2 - There was an approximately five foot tall ladder in the hallway next to the vending machines, within reach of children. 3 - The emergency exit door next to the vending machines was locked during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	1- The closet door was locked, and Styrofoam discarded. Closet door locks have been upgraded to keypad locks that remain locked. 2- The ladder was moved to a locked closet. 3- Door was unlocked.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-A
Description:	Based on observation the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children they will always ensure their care protection and guidance. Evidence: 1 - Child #1, a four year old, was observed with a balloon sculpture in his month. The child was actively mouthing and sucking the inflated balloon. 2 - Latex balloons are described as a potential hazard by Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) do not recommend be used with children younger than eight years old 3 - Staff present did not intervene or make any attempt to prevent the child's behavior from continuing.
Plan of Correction:	Balloons from the field trip were stored away until the children were picked up by parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-580-C
Description:	Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that proper child restraints are used when transporting children and emergency numbers are visible in the vehicle Evidence: On July 23, 2024 the center transported 19 children for a field trip, in the center owned vehicle. 1 - The seven children, between ages of 34 months and four years old, weighed less than and were shorter than manufacturer's recommendation for use of the booster seats the seven children were observed sitting in upon return to the center. The children should have transported in car seats rather than booster seats 2- Emergency numbers were not visible in the vehicle used to transport children on July 23, 2024. 4 - Staff #4 confirmed that the emergency numbers were not present in the vehicle used to transport children on July 23, 2024. 5 - Staff #1 stated that she thought the booster seats were the appropriate child restraints for all children being transported.
Plan of Correction:	1.Extra-curricular activities that require transportation for Toddlers and Pre-School have been ceased. Extra-curricular activities and programs will be contracted to come to the center. 2.Emergency numbers that were located on the driver's clipboard and shown to the inspector was considered unacceptable The same accepted list that was posted inside the center is now posted in the vehicle. 4- Emergency numbers were present but not posted. A copy of the emergency numbers were posted in vehicle. 5. Staff #1 requested further clarification in Standards regarding manufacturer's instructions.