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Kid-Konnection Child Development Center

Inspection · 2023-11-03

Date
2023-11-03
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Rebecca Forestier
(540) 309-2835
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
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
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE
63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 11/03/2023. There were 31 children, ages 3 months-4 years, and 8 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed during breakfast, in free choice activities and participating in learning activities. A total of 5 children?s records, 5 staff records, 1 applicant record, and 4 medications were reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 9:00 am and departed at 12:30 pm.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations

5
Standard 22.1-289.036-A
Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that every applicant for licensure as a child day center shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to issuance of a license and every five years thereafter.

Evidence: The most recent criminal record check for Applicant 1 was dated 03/28/2018; there was not a follow-up criminal record check obtained by 03/28/2023.
Plan of Correction: Will make an appointment today.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1. There was a container of disinfecting wipes on the table in the 2?s Classroom. The cleaning materials were not locked and were accessible to children.
2. The cabinet under the sink in the bathroom of the 2?s classroom, containing various cleaning products, was unlocked. The cleaning materials were not locked and were accessible to children. Children were observed in the bathroom during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Will review with the staff. Make sure the staff lock the chemicals.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-2
Based on observation and record review, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio whenever children are in care.

Evidence: There were 11 children and 2 staff members observed in the 2?s Classroom. Child 5 was determined to be 18 months old. The required staff-to-child ratio for children 16 months- 24 months is 1:5. Three staff would be required for this group of children.
Plan of Correction: Remind teachers about not moving children without the age-up documentation.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.

Evidence: Two diaper changes were observed during the inspection. Staff 4 was observed using a disinfecting wipe on the diaper changing surface after each diaper change. The standards state that to sanitize a surface, an item is sprayed or dipped into the disinfectant solution and allowed to air dry on the surface for a minimum of two minutes or according to the disinfectant solution instructions. Disinfecting wipes do not meet the definition of sanitizing. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned with soap and water and was not properly sanitized after each use.
Plan of Correction: Spoke with the staff. A new working bottle of soap and water was put in place.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-J
REPEAT VIOLATION

Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

Evidence: Staff 4 was observed using a disinfecting wipe on the tables after breakfast. The standards state that to sanitize a surface, an item is sprayed or dipped into the disinfectant solution and allowed to air dry on the surface for a minimum of two minutes or according to the disinfectant solution instructions. Disinfecting wipes do not meet the definition of sanitizing. The tables were not properly sanitized after the use of each feeding.
Plan of Correction: Remind teach of proper sanitizing methods.
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