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Creative Critters Learning Center IV LLC

Inspection · 2023-07-12

Date
2023-07-12
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 completed on July 12, 2023.There were 34 children present with 8 staff supervising including an administrative staff on site. There were observations at the center of the children in care preparing for lunch, eating lunch, engaged in outdoor playground activities, completing bathroom breaks/handwashing, interacting with peers and staff, tummy time, playing with age appropriate equipment, circle time, and diapering by staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 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 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on review of staff records, and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of central registry findings within 30 days of employment or volunteer service.

Evidence: In Staff #2's record (date of hire: 03/02/2023) there were no central registry findings found. Interview with staff confirmed the findings were not available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observations and photographs, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence:
1. In the Cat 1 classroom, there were multiple areas of peeling paint along the side of the window sills accessible to the children in care.
2. The center's school aged playground area had visible peeling paint on multiple areas of the playground equipment.
3. The black border surrounding the school age playground equipment was observed with a split in the center that could create a tripping hazard.
4. Photographs were taken of these observations at the center during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observations and photograph, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: In the Butterflies classroom, there was a bottle of antibacterial hand soap with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "warning" unlocked and accessible to the children.

Photograph of the observation was taken during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all record information for each children's records.

Evidence:
In Child#2 record, there was no documentation of proof of the child's identify and age found. Interview with staff confirmed this documentation was not available for review during the inspection.

In Child# 4 record, there was not a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy found. Interview with staff confirmed this documentation was not available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services