Quendale Ward
5642 Parish Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 295-4575
VDSS Contact:
Heather Harrell
(757) 334-4329
Inspection Date:
June 21, 2024
Complaint Related:
No
Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-850 PROVIDER REGISTRATION AND GENERAL PROCEDURES 8VAC20-850 HEALTH AND SAFETY CHECKLIST 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code; storage of firearms 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-770 Background Checks
Technical Assistance:
Technical assistance was provided in the following areas: dangers of lit candles during care of children, usage of Virginia Department of Education forms
Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/.
Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.
Comments:
A renewal inspection was conducted on June 21, 2024, from 10:15am to 11:30am. There were two children present and one provider. The inspector reviewed two children?s records and one provider?s record, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Children were observed during transition and a small group activity after rest time. Due to the provider not utilizing the space, the outdoor area was not inspected. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit meeting.
Based on observation and interview the provider did not ensure to include all the required information in children?s records. Evidence: 1.The record for Child #1 did not contain the work address for one parent, the home address for one parent, or both required emergency contacts? home addresses. 2.The provider confirmed that the information for Child #1 listed above was not available in the child?s record.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-850-110-C
Description:
Based on observation the provider did not ensure to meet requirements of the health and safety checklist regarding safeguarding the home from hazards. Evidence: 1.There were two candles lit in the home during the time of the inspection. a. There were two children in the room where one of two lit candles was found. 2.There was no documentation for up-to-date rabies shots for a dog at the home during the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
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