Country Kids Childcare Center
1135 State Street
Rocky mount, VA 24151
(540) 484-1777
Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371
Inspection Date: Feb. 8, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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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:
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An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 02/08/2024 in response to allegations received by the licensing office on 01/30/2024 in the areas of staff qualifications and transportation. There were 55 children, ages 16 months -4 years, and 13 staff providing direct care and supervision to children present during the inspection. Staff were interviewed and a total of 3 staff records were reviewed. Two inspectors arrived for the inspection at approximately 8:25 am and departed approximately 10:10 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
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The information gathered pursuant to an investigation of the complaint supports the allegation and the complaint was determined to be valid.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: Yes Description: COMPLAINT RELATED
REPEAT VIOLATION
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
1. Staff 4 confirmed the hire date for Staff 1 was 02/01/2024. No eligibility letter was available for review. Staff 1 was observed working at the center on 2/8/2024.
2. Staff 2 had a documented hire date of 02/05/2024. No eligibility letter was available for review. Staff 2 was observed working at the center on 2/8/2024.Plan of Correction: Ensure that we have eligibility letter before hire.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Complaint related: Yes Description: COMPLAINT RELATED
REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review, 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 1 was 02/01/2024. No sworn statement was available for review. Staff 1 was observed working at the center on 2/8/2024.Plan of Correction: Ensure all staff have a signed sworn statement before hire.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Complaint related: No Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
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: Staff 3 had a documented hire date of 02/06/2024. No tuberculosis screening was available for review. Staff 3 was observed providing care to children.Plan of Correction: Ensure we have TB complete before hire.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: Yes Description: COMPLAINT RELATED
REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observations and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards.
Evidence:
Staff 4 confirmed there was no record available for review for Staff 1. On 2/8/2024, Staff 1 was observed working at the center.Plan of Correction: Ensure all elements needed before hire.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Complaint related: Yes Description: COMPLAINT RELATED
REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review and staff interviews, 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: There was no documentation of orientation available for review for Staff 1. Staff 4 confirmed the hire date for Staff 1 was 02/01/2024. Staff 1 was observed working at the center on 2/8/2024.Plan of Correction: Ensure orientation document is completed before hire.
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.
