VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Kiddie Academy of West Creek
840 Broad Branch Way
Richmond, VA 23238
(804) 362-2362

Current Inspector: Danielle Morrison (804) 929-3771

Inspection Date: June 21, 2024

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 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on June 21, 2024, to determine the centers compliance with licensing standards. The licensing inspector was on site from approximately 12:15 pm until 3:50 pm. The Director was present during the inspection. There were 93 children in care, ranging in ages from three months to five years, with 24 staff supervising. Children were napping upon the inspector?s arrival. Later children were observed in circle time singing songs, having ?show & share? with special items they had brought from home, and playing with tabletop toys (magnetic blocks, stacking toys, puzzles). Children had an afternoon snack; handwashing was conducted along with diapering and bathroom breaks. Infants were observed playing on the mats with staff, being feed, rocked and having snack. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of ten child records and ten staff records were reviewed. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care. 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 questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on review of ten children?s records, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for one child before the child?s attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1, enrolled 04/15/2024, contained documentation of immunizations dated 04/16/2024 exceeding the first day of attendance. 2. The administrator confirmed child #1 was in attendance on 04/15/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Per the owner: we will obtain documentation of immunizations prior to attendance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of ten staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for one staff record. Evidence: 1.The record of staff #5, identified as a program lead, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position. 2. The administrator stated staff #5 had the equivalent to a high school diploma however she did not have written documentation.
Plan of Correction:	Per the owner: We will have the staff provide a copy of their education.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-430-L
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure infant walker were not used. Evidence: An infant walker was observed in classroom ?Infant 2?. The administrator stated the walker had not been used for a while but had been used for a child to assist in learning to walk.
Plan of Correction:	Per the owner: we will remove the walker from the facility today.