VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Kiddie Country Developmental Learning Center II
9601 Old Keene Mill Road
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 644-0066

Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013

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

Technical Assistance:

Consultation was given regarding announcement that 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 additional 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 now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new. Discussed medication storage. When a child has multiple medications, keeping child's medications together, locked in classroom or locked and accessible to staff supervising child.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 8/21/2024, as a part of licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:05am and ended at approximately 12:30pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 125 children present and 27 staff. The inspector reviewed 8 children?s records, 6 staff records and 1 Board member record on-site on 8/21/24. This inspection included document review of Injury logs, policies and procedures, emergency drill logs, medication administration logs, authorization forms, 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. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 8/29/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #2 has lived out of state in the past 5 years, no criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry was obtained.
Plan of Correction:	Will complete forms for background check, sexual abuse and criminal history for staff #2 for the state of Ohio. Will update and note in the staff file, once form has been sent and received. Assistant school leader sent request for sexual abuse and sex offender. Assistant school leader and school leader will check each file before start date of employee.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center's files for children did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #4 and Child #6 records did not have address of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Child #1's record and Child #3's record did not contain documentation of child updates and annual confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record, as required.
Plan of Correction:	1. Office manager will notify parents for child #4 and #6 to provide updated addresses for emergency contact and note in file. Office Manager will notify parents of updates and annual confirmation of updated information in the child's record and note in file. 2. As a center, we will ask for parent updated information annually during re-enrollment period in February or March.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment. Evidence: Staff #1 DOH 5/30/2024, references marked as checked 6/24/2024. Staff #3 DOH 5/30/2024 references marked as checked 7/2/2024
Plan of Correction:	Assistant school leader and school leader will check and complete references prior to start of employment, at the time of an offer letter being sent to the applicant.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview the center did not have annual approval from the health department or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. Evidence: The center did not have current Environmental and Sanitation report.
Plan of Correction:	School leader submitted a CORE inspection with Fairfax county health department to complete an Environmental and Sanitation check.Scheduled to be completed on 8/26/24. Will check Child Care VA website frequently for new updates.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not follow its own procedure for methods to prevent use of outdated medication. Evidence: Child #9's medications expired 5/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Discard all expired medication. Office manger disposed on medication while licenser was on site. Before a child leaves all medication will be checked by teacher and admin.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-P
Description:	Based on documentation review and observation, authorization for medication expired, and the authorization was not renewed by parent. Medications were not picked up by the parent within 14 days nor disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Evidence: 1. Child #8's medications were on site, medication authorization expired 5/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Discard all expired medication. Child #8 Office manger disposed on medication while licenser was on site.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not practice evacuation drills monthly. Evidence: Drill record did not have dates for 3:12 months. (Jan, June 2024 and 11/2023)
Plan of Correction:	Monthly fire drills will be conducted. A plan for emergency drill schedule was posted for admin and staff viewing. Our next scheduled drill will be on August 27, 2024.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center's written record of children's serious and minor injuries did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Incident/Accident/Injury reports did not have any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. 2. Date and time when parents were notified of children's serious and minor injuries was missing from several reports
Plan of Correction:	Corrected Incident/Accident/Injury reports to have a section for any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. Staff meeting held on 8/21/24. School Leader, reviewed with all staff how to complete a full injury/accident report with parent notifications, signature prior to admin signature.