VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Creative Childcare Center
7001 Harrison Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-8003

Current Inspector: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: Oct. 30, 2023

Complaint Related: 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 LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

8VAC20-780-550-P Reviewed requirements for written record of child injuries 8VAC20-780-290-3 Discussion regarding outlets shall have protective covers to include string lights. 8VAC20-780-270-A Reviewed the requirements regarding areas and equipment of center, inside and outside, being maintained.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/30/23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the Director. There were 60 children in care, ranging in age from six months to five-years-old, supervised by 11 staff. The children were observed eating morning snack and preparing to go outside. Eight child records and seven staff records were reviewed. Required postings were observed. The attendance, menu, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery operated radio were observed. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Beth Velke, at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302. Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 11/29/23.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on review of eight child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical in each child record within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child # 5, with a start date of 05/30/23, did not contain documentation of a physical at the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Ensure all students required paperwork is on file prior to the child's first day of attendance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-210-A
Description:	Based on a review of seven staff files, the center did not have documentation that an individual possesses the education required by the job position. Evidence: The record for Staff #6 did not contain documentation of education required for the job position
Plan of Correction:	Ensure all staff paperwork is on file prior to first day of employment