VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Kids World
3241 Brush Drive
Falls church, VA 22042
(571) 447-1590

Current Inspector: Kimberly Weaver (571) 596-3662

Inspection Date: Aug. 5, 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Technical Assistance:

The Licensing Inspector discussed ongoing training. Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/ Resources are available for providers under "What's New" at: https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on August 5, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:45am and ended at 12:15pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 46 children present and 16 staff. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 1 staff record on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review, a staff member did not have national fingerprint check results prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #1 has a date of hire as 7/1/2024. The fingerprint check was received 7/9/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward, background checks will be initiated during the interview process.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, documentation of a Tuberculosis screening was not submitted at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff # 1, with a hire date of 7/1/2024, had a Tuberculosis screening dated 7/8/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward, TB test will be requested during the interview process and received by an employees date of hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. This list was not kept in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: Allergy lists were not posted in every classroom. Center staff stated allergy lists were only posted in classrooms where a child with an allergy was enrolled.
Plan of Correction:	The allergy list was posted in every classroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Evidence: Child # 4 (DOE: 3/10/2022) did not have documentation of proof of identity and age.
Plan of Correction:	I will email the parent to bring documentation for proof of identity today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child #2 has a documented food allergy that requires the use of an EpiPen. The Allergy Healthcare Plan on file had an expiration date of 10/28/2023. The center did not obtain a new plan.
Plan of Correction:	The parent provided an updated allergy plan, and moving forward we will have the parents update annually.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on record review, staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, with a hire date of 7/1/2024 did not have documentation of orientation on file.
Plan of Correction:	Fixed day of inspection. The teacher printed the form during their break and completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-B
Description:	Based on observation, over-the-counter sunscreen was not stored inaccessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: Child #3 had a bag hanging in the hallway that contained sunscreen, making it accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	All sunscreen in the bags were removed and given to the parents during pick-up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-D
Description:	Based on observation, over-the-counter insect repellent was not stored inaccessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: Child #3 had a bag hanging in the hallway that contained insect repellent, making it accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	All insect repellents were removed and sent home during pick-up time.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observation, food provided from home was not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1) The Monarch classroom had food from home that was not dated. 2) The Bamboo classroom had food from home that was not labeled with a child's name or dated.
Plan of Correction:	We will have the parents label and date food from home. Teachers will check at drop-off to make sure this is done and will label/date any that are missing.