VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Wilk-N-Kids Learning Center
7807 Courthouse Three Lane
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 279-9401

Current Inspector: Susan Ellington-Sconiers (804) 588-2368

Inspection Date: March 29, 2022

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.

Comments:

An on-site initial inspection was conducted on March 29, 2022 and concluded on April 4, 2022. The applicant and program director were available for the inspection. There were no children present. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of one applicant record and one staff record was reviewed. 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. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The kitchen area contained several cleansers, paints, chemicals, and a large serrated knife. The handle on the door to the kitchen did not have a locking mechanism and did not prevent access by children. The applicant confirmed there was no locking mechanism on the door.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-F
Description:	Based on an interview with administration, the center did not ensure to develop a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: There was no documentation of a written policy and procedure on care by consistent staff. Administration acknowledged the center did not develop a written policy and procedure on care by consistent staff.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-C
Description:	Based on observation and interview on March 29, 2022, the center did not ensure that the required toilet training equipment was available at the center. Evidence: 1. Based on observation, there was no child size toilet, nor an adapter seat or step stool for adult size toilets at the center. The applicant acknowledged the center would serve children who are toilet training and planned to utilize step stools for the two adult size toilets but they haven't been purchased.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-A
Description:	Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure to have an emergency preparedness plan that was developed in consultation with local or state authorities. Evidence: After a review of the emergency preparedness plan it did not contain documentation the plan was developed in consultation with local or state authorities. Administration confirmed it was not completed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.