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Creative Kids Child Development Center 2 LLC

Inspection · 2024-03-21

Date
2024-03-21
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Christine Mahan
(757) 404-0568
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 PHYSICAL PLANT
8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION
8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES
8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated in the center by inspector on March 21, 2024, continued in the center on April 23, 2024 and completed on May 20, 2024 regarding concerns of Programs, Supervision and Special Care Provision /Emergencies. During the inspection the following were completed: interviews with administrative staff, center staff, a review of records/documentation, observation of the program areas and the physical plant.
The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation related to Programs, Supervision and Special Care Provisions/ Emergencies therefore, the complaint is determined to be NOT valid.

Areas of noncompliance, not complaint related were cited in the area of Special Services, Physical Plant and Staffing/ Supervision. 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.
The inspection documents were amended on 6-18-2024.

If you have any questions regarding this inspection please contact inspector, Christine Mahan at 757-404-0568.

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Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Repeat
Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, there shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus enough resilient surfacing 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. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing.

Evidence: On the infant playground there was a plastic playground set that only had approximately 2 feet of fall zone behind the equipment and minimum of 6 feet is required
Plan of Correction: Owner has redid the infant side play area to licensing standards and have submitted paperwork
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-B
Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that during the center's hours of operation, one adult on the premises shall be in charge of the administration of the center.

Evidence: On March 21, 2024, during inspection the Licensing Inspector confirmed with all center staff there was not a designated person in charge of the center at the time inspection.
Plan of Correction: Centers directors will ensue that a manger is on duty in odor absence from the center
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Based on observation, record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the staff-to-children ratio one staff for every five children for ages 16 months to 24 months was followed.

Evidence: On April 23, 2024 the ratio for the Infant Two room was not met as there were 10 children with 2 staff and the youngest (Child #1) was 13 months old and the ratio of 1 to 4 was not met.
Plan of Correction: Staff will make sure that all kids under the age of 16 months of age stay on their right side of classroom at all times.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff wash their hands with soap and running water before preparing or serving food or beverages and that children wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating.

Evidence: On April 23, 2024, staff was observed serving snack on the playground to preschool children and they did not follow hand washing procedures;
1.Staff #1 did not wash their hands prior to serving preschool children their afternoon snack.
2.Seven preschool children were observed being served and eating snack and they did not wash their hands with soap and running water or use disposable wipes before eating.
Plan of Correction: Center has purchased disposable hand wipes for all children in care in the event that the children are outside having snacks. Staff will keep children in designated areas during snack.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-M
Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that no child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around.

Evidence: On April 23, 2024 two children from the preschool classroom were observed walking around outside eating their afternoon snack of cheese sticks.
Plan of Correction: Staff will ensure all children are sitting down to have snack
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services