VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Country Kids Childcare Center
1135 State Street
Rocky mount, VA 24151
(540) 484-1777

Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371

Inspection Date: Dec. 19, 2023

Complaint Related: Yes

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 12/19/2023 in response to allegations received by the licensing office on 12/15/2023 in the areas of background checks, Administration, Staff Qualifications and Training, Staffing and Supervision, and Special Services. There were 71 children, ages 16 months -9 years, and 13 staff providing direct care and supervision to children present during the inspection. Staff were interviewed and a total of 5 children?s records, 8 staff records, and additional documents were reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection at approximately 6:00 am and departed approximately 11:00 am. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider. The information gathered pursuant to an investigation of the complaint supports the allegation and the complaint was determined to be valid.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Staff 3 had a hire date of 11/27/2023. There was no eligibility letter available for review. Staff 3 was observed working during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Has been requested. Waiting for results.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person?s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: Staff 4 confirmed the hire date for Staff 8 was 11/14/2023. The sworn statement was dated 11/16/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain before hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 had a hire date of 10/09/2023. The date on the tuberculosis screening in the record was 10/10/2023. 2. Staff 2 had a hire date of 10/09/2023. The date on the tuberculosis screening in the record was 10/10/2023. 3. Staff 4 had a hire date of 10/09/2023. The date on the tuberculosis screening in the record was 10/10/2023. 4. Staff 6 had a hire date of 10/15/2023. The date on the tuberculosis screening in the record was 10/16/2023. 5. Staff 7 had a hire date of 10/09/2023. The date on the tuberculosis screening in the record was 10/10/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain before hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. Staff 3 had a hire date of 11/27/2023. The record for Staff 3 contained two reference checks dated 11/28/2023. Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment. 2. The record for Staff 8 did not contain the date of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain information as required by the standards.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff 3 had a hire date of 11/27/2023. Orientation was completed on 12/13/2023 which is more than 7 days of assuming job responsibilities.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will provide orientation during the required timeframe.