VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Kiddie Academy of Moorefield Station
22430 Flagstaff Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20148
(703) 497-2900

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: May 14, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

Discussion was held on the topics of current enrollment, current staffing, and the change of sponsorship based on the new owners. Discussion also took place on: 1. the need to obtain out-of-state background checks for all applicable employees based on the new sponsorship and the confidentiality of records maintained by the previous owner. 2. The documentation of tummy time within the infant room to include a full 30 minutes each day for those applicable infants. 3. All occupied cribs will need to be a distance of 1 foot apart. Although the ends of the cribs are plexiglass, a mounted divider will need to be installed or cribs separated in order to maintain compliance. 4. Discussion of some fire detectors that are chirping within the center. Maintenance has been contacted in order to open those boxes that are sealed shut. 5. Discussion of those materials to be included on the center vehicle while transporting children to frequently visited locations.

Comments:

The following inspection took place between the hours of 10 am through 2:30 pm. Today, I met with the Staff of the Kiddie Academy located in Ashburn (Moorefield Station), Virginia. At the start of this announced initial inspection there were a total of 110 children with 19 staff; good ratios in all 8 rooms. A total of 9 children?s files, 2 board members files, and 24 staff files were reviewed. The children were engaged in the following: infant sleeping, diapering, hand washing, infant feeding, toy play, large motor skills outside on playground, story time, center activities within the classroom, art, games, song, music, lunch, nap time, and other organized activities. If you should have any future questions, please call or send an e-mail. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-D
Description:	Based on observation, cleaning materials were located on the same level stored on a shelf that contained single-service articles. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/14/2019), single-service articles (bags used to serve pop-corn for special events) were observed stored on the bottom shelf next to a box containing cleaning supplies. 2. These items were not currently in use at the time of observation.
Plan of Correction:	These items shall be relocated and stored in areas that are physically separate.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-570-E
Description:	Based on observation, 5 of 11 bottles observed being stored in the Angelfish (Infants) room, were not labeled with today's date. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (05/14/2019), five bottles were labeled with the child's name, but was missing the date. 2. The staff in the room were unaware that the bottles were missing the date.
Plan of Correction:	Staff shall be retrained to monitor the labeling of bottles to ensure compliance and act as the last line of defence.