VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Kidzalat, LLC
2195 Carter Gallier Blvd.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 378-3337

Current Inspector: Jennifer Moore (540) 430-0384

Inspection Date: Feb. 7, 2024

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minors records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 2/7/2024. The inspector was on site from approximately 8:56 am-11:15 am. There were 43 children present, ranging in ages from 17 months to 5 years, with 11 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies, nutrition and background checks. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were 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. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must 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 #:	8VAC20-780-40-E
Description:	Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to be in compliance with their own medication policies and procedures required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The center's medication policies state: "In order for us to administer medication, the parent must complete a medication form that will be good for 10 days...Long term prescription drug use and over the counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the parent and child's physician." 2. Child #5 had a current allergy medication authorization dated 8/16/2023. The parent had authorized the use of the long term medication but it was missing a physician's authorization. 3. Administration acknowledged that they had not followed their medication policy.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Rust was observed in accessible areas in three bathrooms used by children. Chipped and peeling paint was observed on the windowsills in the school age room and in small areas in the junior preschool and infant room. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas required maintenance.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-G
Description:	Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that a monthly evacuation drill was documented as required. Evidence: 1. On 2/7/2024, the center's evacuation drill log was reviewed. A January 2024 drill was not documented. Evacuation drills are required to be conducted monthly and documentation must be maintained. 2. Administration acknowledged that the drill was not documented.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.