Monchel Stallins
1616 Charleston Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 600-2125
VDSS Contact:
Adrianna Walden
(757) 404-2487
Inspection Date:
July 3, 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:
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:
An initial inspection was conducted on 07/03/2024. A tour of the facility was conducted, in addition to a record review and interview with Caregiver. 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.
Based on observation, interview and record review the provider did not ensure al criteria on the health and safety checklist were met. Evidence: 1. The hallway leading to the children's bathroom does not have a light fixture. The only light is from surrounding rooms. 2. The main play area had peeling paint on the wall. The concrete stairs leading to the home had peeling paint. 3. The licensee was unable to determine if the refrigerator temperature was kept no more than 40 degrees F. The provider confirmed she did not have a thermometer for the refrigerator of freezer. 4. The steps front steps outside the home had a handrail but did not have a guardrail. The porch area's guardrails had slats that had more than 4inches of space between slats. 5. The door to the pantry/mudroom and emergency exit was broken. A portion of the wood was missing and jagged. 6. In the large pantry/mud room area that is an emergency exit, had areas that were missing flooring. 7. The provider was unable to determine if the chimney was in good repair and did not have an inspection to show it was in good repair.
Plan of Correction:
The provider will work on having all repairs complete and purchase a thermometer for the refrigerator.
Disclaimer:
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