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Arms of the King, Inc.
10998 Jefferson Avenue
Newport news, VA 23601
(757) 599-5737

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: April 10, 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 Hearing Procedures.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:
Discussed in detail the requirements related to spring rockers and merry -go-cycles (8VAC20-780-330) where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use.

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was started in the center on April 10, 2024 from 10:20 AM until1:15PM and concluded on April 10, 2024. At the time of entrance,41 children were in care with 8 staff members. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. Children were observed playing in centers, during story time, diaper changes and resting.

the 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.
Please contact the Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M
Description: Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

Evidence: Staff #5 verified the written list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions for the 2 ? - 3 year old room did not include the dietary restrictions (no cows milk) for Child #2.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A
Description: Based on documentation review and provider interview the licensee did not ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

Evidence: The following classrooms did not have updated attendance list as required 1.There were 9 children observed in the pre-toddler room and only 8 children were on the attendance list. Center staff verified the 9th child had been in the classroom for approximately 1 hour and had not been added to the attendance list.
2. There were 4 children observed in the infant room and only 3 children were on the attendance list. Center staff verified the 4th child had been in the classroom for approximately 1 hour and had not been added to the attendance list.

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Description: Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there was at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present that had obtained a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care

Evidence: Staff #4 was observed as the only person supervising 10 children in the 4-year-old room and they do not have a current certification in CPR. The certification expired in 2-2024

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-2
Description: Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure there was at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had obtained a current certification in first aid.

Evidence: Staff #4 was observed as the only person supervising 10 children in the 4-year-old room and they do not have a current certification in first aid. The certification expired in 2-2024

Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.

Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.


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