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Creative Critters Learning Center IV LLC

Inspection · 2022-12-12

Date
2022-12-12
Complaint Related
No
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 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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Inspector Notes

A renewal inspection was initiated on December 12, 2022 and concluded on December 16, 2022.
There were 44 children present, ranging in ages from infancy to 4 years, with 9 staff supervising and 2 administrative staff on site. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed. 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. If there are any questions regarding the inspection please contact me inspector, Tiffany Jones at 757-403-3045.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.058
Based on interview, the center did not ensure to equipped each building with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

Evidence: Interview with staff revealed there was no carbon monoxide detectors available during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: In the Cat 1 classroom, there was observations of an unlocked cabinet containing cleaners with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "Warning".
Plan of Correction: The center will replace lock and ensure secured by staff. A notice will be posted on the and Director will monitor.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

Evidence: During the inspection on December 12, 2022, there was no sufficient resilient surfacing in the fall zones on the playground where the children were actively playing.

Interview with staff confirmed the need for resilient surfacing on the playground areas.
Plan of Correction: The center will notify landscaper to have resilient surfacing install by 12/16/2022.
Standard 8VAC20-780-90-A
Based on children's record, and interview, the center did not ensure all written agreements were signed by the parent.

Evidence: In Child#4's record (start date: 05/01/22), there was no written agreement signed by the parent. Interview with staff confirmed the agreement was not signed during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will contact parent today and include signed agreement in child's record.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services