Mile High Kids and Community Development - Essex
205 Elementary School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 925-6025
Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312
Inspection Date: Nov. 22, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
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)
- Comments:
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An announced initial inspection was conducted Thursday, November 22, 2022 from approximately 11:00 am until 12:15 pm. Policy, procedures and additional documentation was reviewed at the Warsaw office from 12:30 pm until 2:30 pm. There were no children in attendance. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, policies and procedures, physical plant, special care, emergencies and nutrition. Compliance with some standards could not be determined since the center is not yet in operation. The center can accommodate the requested capacity of 40 children. The center will offer care for children 3 years through five years in age.
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:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain results of the national fingerprint base criminal history background check prior to employment.
Evidence:
The record of staff #1, employed 11/01/2022, had an approved portability fingerpring check dated 11/22/2022, exceeding the employment date.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
The record of staff #1, employed 11/01/2022, had documentation of a sworn statement dated 11/02/2022.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
Evidence:
Staff #1, employed 11/01/2022, had documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 11/02/2022, exceeding the first day of employment.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-D Description: Based on review of staff records and documentation of policies and procedures, the center did not provide staff within seven days of employment, in writing, the center?s information including policies and procedures.
Evidence:
Staff #1, employed 11/01/2022, did not receive in writing policies and procedures that were site specific to the centerPlan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
The wooden deck ramp used by children to enter and exit the building has one wooden spindle that is cracked creating a jagged and sharp edge that could snag the skin of a child in care.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-E Description: Based on observation, the center did not maintain one battery-operated radio in each building used by children.
Evidence:
A battery-operated radio was observed on site however there were no batteries.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
