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Gentle Touch Learning Center LLC
3621 Turnpike Road
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757) 399-5437

Current Inspector: Brandie Viscayda (757) 636-3427

Inspection Date: Oct. 2, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Technical Assistance:
The children raised a garden this summer. Use of garden soil/fertilizer with children was discussed with the program director.

Comments:
An unannounced, mandated monitoring inspection was conducted today. The inspector arrived at 11:20 AM and departed at 1:30 PM. Thirteen children were in care. Morning activities and lunch service were observed. The outdoor playground was inspected.Three staff records and a sample size of five children's records were reviewed. It was reported that no medication is administered to children in care. Injury records were reviewed.

An exit meeting was conducted with the program director prior to closure of the inspection.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-C
Description: Based upon review of three staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that tuberculosis screenings are submitted at least every two years from the initial screening.
Evidence:
1. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record provided for staff 2 is dated 1/4/2017.
2. Staff 1 verified that a repeat tuberculosis screening is past due for staff 2.

Plan of Correction: The facility responded with the following:
Staff 2 will be required to obtain a repeat tuberculosis screening.

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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