VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Warwick Kids Academy
9288 Warwick Boulevard
Newport news, VA 23607
(757) 247-3360

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: June 5, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 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. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:

An Monitoring Inspection was conducted on June 5, 2019 from approximately 8:55 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.. Upon entrance there were 75 children with 8 staff members present with children. The sample size of records reviewed included 7 children's and 5 staff records. The results of the inspection were reviewed and verified with the center owner during the exit interview. There were no medications on site. Areas of non-compliance were noted on the violation notice. Please contact the licensing inspector with any questions (757) 404-0568.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-40-I
Description:	Based on documentation review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention. Evidence: The center director confirmed there was not a written policy for injury prevention
Plan of Correction:	The director will create prevention plan.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on review of 7 children's and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contained all required information. Evidence: The following children's records were determined incomplete as they did not include the following; 1) The record for Child #1 does not include the employment location for both parents listed and the employment phone number for one parent listed, does not include previous childcare attended and name of any programs child is concurrently attending. 2) The record for Child #2 does not include the complete addresses for both emergency contacts. The street name , city, state and zip code were missing. 3) The record for Child #3 does not include the employment location and phone number for 1 parent listed, 1 emergency contact listed does not have a home address listed. 4) The record for Child #5 does not include the employment location and phone number for both parents listed and 1 emergency contact does not have a home address listed. 5)The record for Child #6 does not include the employment location for both parents listed, and does not include employment phone number for 1 parent listed and the name of programs concurrently attending. 6)The record for Child #7 does not include the employment location and phone number for both parents listed and the name of any programs child is concurrently attending. Center Director verified the information was missing from the children's records.
Plan of Correction:	The director will give families new forms to fill out by Friday.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: On the large playground, the following physical plant areas were noted as posing a health and safety concern for the children in care; 1) On building #3 the plastic base in the back of the building has 5 holes that measure between 1 inch and 2 inches long and 1 inch to 2 inches wide. The holes have sharp exposed edges of plastic and are easily accessible to children on the playground. 2) The metal fence between building #2 and building #3 there is a broken piece of fencing that measures between 4 feet and 5 feet tall and has sharp edges. 3) There is a metal pole protruding from the side of the fence that is between 2 and 3 feet long and the pole is between 4 and 5 feet tall. 4) There is a metal pole on the ground that is protruding from the base of the fence that is between 20 and 30 inches long and has a sharp edge. 5) There is 1 wooden picnic table that has areas where the wood is cracked, splintered and deteriorating.
Plan of Correction:	The director will remove the picnic table and try to have fence repaired or replaced.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-350-E-4
Description:	Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure that for children from three years to the age of eligibility to attend public school, five years by September 30 there was one staff member for every 10 children. Evidence: On or about 8:55 a.m. 25 children with only 2 staff, (staff #5 and staff #6) were observed in the Pre-K multipurpose room. The age range of children in the classroom was 4 to 5. The ratio of 25 children with only 2 staff (staff #5 and staff1) continued during the rest of morning between 8:55 am and about 10:45 a.m.. Child #1, child #2 and child #7 were the youngest children in the classroom and were less than 4 years 9 months.
Plan of Correction:	The director will have another staff member in the classroom and will shift the older children to another classrooms as needed.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: The 25 children in the Pre-K classroom were observed as they were ending their breakfast and they did not wash/clean their hands after eating.
Plan of Correction:	The director will retrain staff and ensure that children use wipes that are available.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-C
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. Evidence: The designated location for shelter -in- place was not posted on the evacuation /shelter in place map posted in building #1, building #2 or building #3.
Plan of Correction:	The director will post it today.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-M
Description:	Based on documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence that included all the required documentation. Evidence: The injury reports were reviewed and the following information was missing; 1) 5 of 5 reviewed did not have the required 2 signatures 2) 4 of 5 reviewed did not have future action to prevent injury 3) 2 of 5 reviewed did not have how the parent was notified of the injury 4) 3 of 5 reviewed did not have the date or time the parent was notified of the injury 5) 2 of 5 did not have which staff was present during the injury
Plan of Correction:	The director will begin using a new form.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3
Description:	Based on a record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry or equivalent registry maintained by any other state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him. Evidence; The record for Staff #5, date of hire 2-20-2018 did not include a CPS finding from the other state (New York) outside of Virginia where they have lived within the last 5 years. The state outside of Virginia was listed on the Sworn Statement for Staff #5. Staff #5 was observed working during the inspection. This information was confirmed by the Center Director.
Plan of Correction:	The director will call to follow up on the CPS.