VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Creative Kids Child Development Center 2 LLC
8582 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-4984

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: March 21, 2024

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 PHYSICAL PLANT 8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION 8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS. 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES.

Comments:

During the inspection the following were completed: interviews with administrative staff, center staff, a review of records/documentation, observation of the program areas and the physical plant. The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation related to Programs, Supervision and Special Services therefore, the complaint is determined to be NOT valid. Areas of noncompliance, not complaint related were cited in the area of Special Services, Physical Plant and Staffing/ Supervision. 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 any questions regarding this inspection please contact inspector, Christine Mahan at 757-404-0568. .

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Repeat Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, there shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus enough resilient surfacing to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. Evidence: On the infant playground there was a plastic playground set that only had approximately 2 feet of fall zone behind the equipment and minimum of 6 feet is required
Plan of Correction:	Owner has redid the infant side play area to licensing standards and have submitted paperwork
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-B
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that during the center's hours of operation, one adult on the premises shall be in charge of the administration of the center. Evidence: On March 21, 2024, during inspection the Licensing Inspector confirmed with all center staff there was not a designated person in charge of the center at the time inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Centers directors will ensue that a manger is on duty in odor absence from the center
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the staff-to-children ratio one staff for every five children for ages 16 months to 24 months was followed. Evidence: On April 23, 2024 the ratio for the Infant Two room was not met as there were 10 children with 2 staff and the youngest (Child #1) was 13 months old and the ratio of 1 to 4 was not met.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will make sure that all kids under the age of 16 months of age stay on their right side of classroom at all times.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-490-E
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure staff wash their hands with soap and running water before preparing or serving food or beverages and that children wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating. Evidence: On April 23, 2024, staff was observed serving snack on the playground to preschool children and they did not follow hand washing procedures; 1.Staff #1 did not wash their hands prior to serving preschool children their afternoon snack. 2.Seven preschool children were observed being served and eating snack and they did not wash their hands with soap and running water or use disposable wipes before eating.
Plan of Correction:	Center has purchased disposable hand wipes for all children in care in the event that the children are outside having snacks. Staff will keep children in designated areas during snack.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-M
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that no child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Evidence: On April 23, 2024 two children from the preschool classroom were observed walking around outside eating their afternoon snack of cheese sticks.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will ensure all children are sitting down to have snack