VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mile High Kids and Community Development - Colonial Beach
421 Lincoln Avenue, Unit 9
Colonial beach, VA 22443
(804) 410-2077

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: April 14, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

V8AC20-780 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. 8VAC20-820 SANCTIONS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted today, April 14, 2023, as a follow-up to the issuance of a conditional license. The inspector was on site from approximately 9:00 am until 10:40 am. The director was present and participated in the inspection. There were 11 children present, ranging in ages from three to five years, with three staff supervising. Upon the inspector?s arrival, children were finishing breakfast followed by hand washing, bathroom breaks and brushing their teeth. Circle time was observed, children reviewed colors, calendar, classroom rules and sang songs. Later children played in centers that consisted of easel panting, housekeeping writing center and tablet. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, and nutrition. A total of four child records were reviewed. Three staff records were reviewed on April 18, 2023, at the Warsaw administrative office from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care. 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:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain results of the national fingerprint base criminal history background check prior to employment for two staff members. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 11/01/2022, had an approved portability fingerprint check dated 11/22/2022, exceeding the employment date. 2. The record of staff #2, employed 11/01/2022, had an approved portability fingerprint check dated 11/29/2022, exceeding the employment date.
Plan of Correction:	Per a member of management:: When we changed over to the new business entity on 11/01/2022, we hired all our staff from the previous business entity. We were under the impression that as long as staff were not working with children we had time to obtain all the new background checks. Going forward, we have obtained all background check in the required timeframe for all new staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the first day of employment for two staff member. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 11/01/2022, had documentation of a sworn statement dated 11/03/2022 exceeding the first day of employment. 2. The record of staff #2, employed 11/01/2022, had documentation of a sworn statement dated 11/03/2022 exceeding the first day of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Per a member of management:: When we changed over to the new business entity on 11/01/2022, we hired all our staff from the previous business entity. We were under the impression that as long as staff were not working with children we had time to obtain all the new background checks. Going forward, we have obtained all background check in the required timeframe for all new staff.