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Kiddie Academy of Alexandria

Inspection · 2023-04-18

Date
2023-04-18
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Lynette A Storr
(703) 309-9153
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
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 The License Process
8VAC20-820 Sanctions
8VAC20-820 Hearings and Procedures
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood care and Education
32.1 Report by Person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced investigation was conducted today in response to a complaint regarding physical plant and care of children. During the investigation staff were interviewed, the files of children and staff were reviewed and classrooms were observed. The preponderance of evidence supports the allegations. This complaint has been determined to be valid. A mandated inspection was also conducted. The exit interview was conducted with the director. If you have any questions pertaining to this investigation, please contact Kimberly.Sawyer@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

7
Standard 8VAC20-780-180-A
Based on interviews, staff were not capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility.

Evidence:
1) Staff A stated it is difficult to communicate with Staff E due to a language barrier.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in operable condition.

Evidence:
The sink handle located in the "Octopus" room bathroom was broken.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-370-3
Based on interview, infants were not provided outdoor time when weather and air quality permits.

Evidence:
1) There was no scheduled outdoor time for the infants in the "Goldfish" room.
2) Staff A, B, C and D confirmed that the infants in the "Goldfish" room do not go outdoors.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-J
Based on observation, there were not at least 12 inches of space between occupied cribs

Evidence:
1) There was less than 5 inches of space between the occupied cribs of Child A and Child B in the "Goldfish" room.
2) Space was measured using a 5.5 in papermate pen.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, there was no leakproof covered receptacle for soiled linens.

Evidence:
1) There was no leakproof covered receptacle for soiled linens in the "Goldfish" room
2) Soiled linen was located in a hamper that was uncovered and had holes around the sides.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-D
Based on interviews, infants were not fed in accordance with parental instructions.

Evidence:
1) Child C was fed the bottle of another child.
2) Staff A, B, C, D and E confirmed that Child C was fed the breast milk of another child.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection were not posted.

Evidence:
The findings of the inspection that occurred on 09/07/2022 were not posted.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services