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Kidz Comfort Zone II Learning Academy LLC

Inspection · 2023-02-14

Date
2023-02-14
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tiffany Jones
(757) 403-3045
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 focused monitoring inspection was initiated on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 and concluded on Friday, February 17, 2023.There were 14 children present, ranging in ages from infancy to four years, with 2_ staff supervising. 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 3 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 you have any questions regarding the inspection please contact, licensing inspector, Tiffany Jones at 757-403-3045.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation and photograph, the center did not ensure all hazardous substance were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1. In the infant room, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer observed on the diapering area with the labels "keep out of reach" and "warning".
2. In the kitchen area, there was a bottle of odor eliminator spray with the labels "caution" and "keep out of reach of children" on the countertop accessible to children in care.
Plan of Correction: The center will ensure all hazardous substances are locked up and away from children.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-F
Based on observation and interview with staff, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

Evidence:
1. During the inspection on February 14, 2023, Staff#3 was observed by the inspector in the kitchen upon arrival.

2. The observation of the Threes/Fours group, revealed there were 7 children in care engaged in active play activities and Staff#3 was the only staff present for the group during this inspection.

3. Interview with Staff#3 confirmed working alone with Threes/Fours group and not directly supervising the children while in the kitchen.
Plan of Correction: The center will ensure children are within proper sight and sound with adults at all times.
Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the staff to children ratios are followed whenever children are in care.

Evidence:

1. In the Infant room on February 14, 2023, Child#1 was identified as the youngest, age 3 months and there was observation of one staff with six children.

2. Interview with staff confirmed working alone with children in care during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will ensure the correct staff are in place for the children to follow the staff to children ratio for each group. The center reviewed contracts with parent to receive notice of children's attendance.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-B
Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child.

Evidence: In the Infant room, there was observation of one crib without label for a specific child. Interview with staff confirmed use of the crib by a child and a label being available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center has labeled crib for assigned child.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure all children when placed in an infant seat or high chair protective belt is fastened securely.

Evidence: During the inspection on February 14, 2023, there was observation of two infants placed in infant seat without the protective belt fastened.
Plan of Correction: The center review safety procedures with staff to ensure protective strapes are secured and to follow center procedures.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services