Kids Come 1st Inc
1605 South Church Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-2006
Current Inspector:
Anita Drewry
(757) 404-5261
Inspection Date:
Feb. 4, 2020
Complaint Related:
No
Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-80 SANCTIONS. 22VAC40-80 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted between the hours of 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Upon arrival with there were 43 children in care with 9 staff present. A sample of 3 staff and 4 children's records were reviewed. Children were observed playing with toys, interacting with staff and being read a story. During and after snack was also observed. Infants were observed sleeping in cribs and in swings.
Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each enrolled child. Evidence: Child #4 (enrolled 07/31/19) did not have documentation of proof of identification and age.
Plan of Correction:
The following corrective action was provided by the designated person-in-charge: The director will be notified and documentation of proof of identification will be obtained and documented in the child's record.
Standard #:
22VAC40-185-70-A
Description:
Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each staff. Evidence: Staff #1 (hired 01/20/2020) did not have documentation of an emergency contact, at least 2 references that were verified, health information, education and/or experience.
Plan of Correction:
The following corrective action was provided by the designated person-in-charge: The director will be notified and all required documentation for staff #1's record will be obtained and documented.
Standard #:
22VAC40-185-260-A
Description:
Based on a record review the center did not have documentation of having an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The last documented fire inspection was dated 12/14/2018. The designated person-in-charge confirmed that was the last fire inspection at the center.
Plan of Correction:
The following corrective action was provided by the designated person-in-charge: The designated person-in-charge will call the fire marshal's office to schedule an inspection and director will be notified upon her return on Friday.
Standard #:
22VAC40-185-260-B
Description:
Based on a record review the center did not have documentation of having an annual health inspection. Evidence: The last documented health inspection was dated 12/11/2018. The designated person-in-charge confirmed that was the last health inspection at the center.
Plan of Correction:
The following corrective action was provided by the designated person-in-charge: The designated person-in-charge will call the health department and schedule an inspection. The director will be notified upon her return on Friday.
Standard #:
22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:
Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: On the playground the swings had metal chains that were rusted in several areas, portions of the fence had fallen over and unsecured. In addition there were 3 large logs on the playground, one of which was leaned up against the fence.
Plan of Correction:
The following corrective action was provided by the designated person-in-charge: The director will be notified of all physical plant issues and a plan will be made to correct all of them upon her return on Friday.
Standard #:
22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:
Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the toddler/twos room, there was a bottle of disinfectant spray and a bottle of cleaning solution on a counter top with no locking method to prevent access by children.
Plan of Correction:
The following corrective action was provided by the designated person-in-charge: The chemicals were placed in a locked area during the inspection.
Standard #:
22VAC40-185-500-B
Description:
Based on observation the center did not ensure the children's safety during a diaper change. Evidence: A 2 year-old child #1 was observed laying on a raised changing table without a staff person within reach of the child or table. At the same time, there were 3 staff observed in the room doing tasks for around or about 30 seconds to a minute before one staff walked over to the changing table and attended to the child.
Plan of Correction:
The following corrective action was provided by the designated person-in-charge: The designated person-in-charge will speak to the toddler staff today about supervision and safety of children when diapering. The director will be notified upon her return on Friday.
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