VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KidzSpace Learning Center
3494 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 867-4118

Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: May 2, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies. 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Potable Water Lead Testing Requirements The VDOE recently distributed memos to licensed child day programs, certified preschools and religiously exempt child day centers, sharing the requirement to develop and implement a plan to test potable water pursuant to ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia. The VDOE will begin determining compliance with this statute effective January 1, 2025. The memos can be found on the VDOE child care website: www.childcare.virginia.gov.

Comments:

An announced initial inspection was conducted from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm with the owner and management staff. No children were present during this inspection. A qualified director is in place and was present during the inspection. All five classrooms were observed and measured for capacity. The center is equipped with a variety of age and stage appropriate furnishings, equipment, and materials. Three staff records and three applicant/agent records were reviewed. The center's policies and procedures and emergency supplies were inspected and the outdoor area was observed. Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by Friday, 5/17/2024. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-B-2
Description:	Based on review of three applicant/agent records, it was determined that not all agents had an OBI fingerprint based criminal history record check completed prior to service, or within 30 days of service, as required. Evidence: the record for agent #2 (date of service: 3/1/2024) had a criminal history report dated: 4/15/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-C-1-b
Description:	Based on review of three applicant/agent records, it was determined that not all agents had a sworn statement completed prior to service or an original central registry report within 30 days of service, as required. Evidence: the record for agent #2 (date of service: 3/1/2024) had a sworn statement dated: 4/1/2024 and did not contain documentation of a central registry search report.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/screening that was completed within 30 days of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #3 (date of hire: 3/1/2024) had documentation of a negative TB test/screening that was dated: 11/1/2019.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-N
Description:	Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written playground safety procedures that included all information, as required. Evidence: The playground safety procedures did not include: 1) Provision for active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities, and circulating among children or 2) Method for maintaining resilient surfacing.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (date of hire: 3/1/2024) did not have documentation that two or more references were checked before employment, verification of age, complete documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the position, and orientation training as required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all areas outside the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1) On the playground, there was a gap in the corner of the fence that was approximately 3 feet high, and 1 foot wide, forming a triangular area large enough for a child to climb through. The property is adjacent to a 55 mile an hour road. 2) There is a hole near the fence that measured approximately 12-18 inches deep, and 12 inches in diameter. 3) There are wooden railroad ties surrounding a portion of the playground that are splintered, deteriorating and have rusty, protruding screws.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, and measurements, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with the minimum safety standards. Surface materials shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1) The teeter totter did not have a fall zone of 6 feet on all sides with resilient surfacing. 2) The swing set did not have a fall zone of 6 feet on each side, or 13 feet in front and behind, with resilient surfacing.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-380-A
Description:	Based on observation, the facility failed to post a daily schedule, as required. Evidence: there was not a posted daily schedule in any of the five classrooms.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-C
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not have emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps posted. Evidence: there was no emergency evacuation maps posted.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.