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: Nov. 20, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-665 INTRODUCTION 22VAC40-665 ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-665 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING 22VAC40-665 PHYSICAL PLANT 22VAC40-665 STAFFING & SUPERVISION 22VAC40-665 PROGAMS 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS & EMERGENCIES 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL SERVICES

Comments:

An Subsidy Health and Safety Inspection was conducted on November 20, 2019 from approximately 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.. Upon entrance there were 50 children with 6 staff members present with children. The sample size of records reviewed included 8 children's and 6 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. Children were observed preparing for and eating breakfast and eating breakfast, participating in circle time and saying the pledge of allegiance. A licensing inspection was conducted on the same date as the SHSI supplemental inspection; the two inspections combined cover the Subsidy Health and Safety requirements. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in licensing standards are reviewed during this supplemental inspection. Please contact the licensing inspector with any questions (757) 404-0568.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-520-B-11
Description:	Based on documentation review and interviews with vendor, the vendor did not ensure there was a written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for child #5 included a diagnosed food allergy (milk ) and there was not a written allergy care plan.
Plan of Correction:	The owner will inform the parent today and get it by the end of the month
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-540-A
Description:	Based on review of 6 staff records and staff interviews, the vendor did not ensure the staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: The following staff did not obtain TB screenings as required prior to employment as listed below; 1) Center owner reported staff #1 began working on 7-5-2019 and there was not documentation in the record of a TB screening. 2) Center owner reported staff #2 began working on 9-20-2019 and the TB screening was dated 9-24-19. 3) Center owner reported staff #3 began working on 10-11-19 and did not have documentation of a TB screening in the record. 4) Center owner reported staff #4 began working on 9-4-2019 and the TB screening documentation was dated 9-26-2018.
Plan of Correction:	The owner will have staff get TB screenings.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-650-E
Description:	Based on staff interview, the vendor did not ensure all required written procedures for supervision were developed and implemented. Evidence: The center owner confirmed there was not a written policy for ensuring there were procedures that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff member.
Plan of Correction:	The center owner will develop a consistent plan for care.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-770-B-5
Description:	Based on staff interviews and documentation review, the vendor did not ensure the emergency plan included all required procedures. Evidence: The center owner confirmed the center's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations procedures to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	The center owner will develop a plan.