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Kid's Cottage
10057 Kings Highway
King george, VA 22485
(540) 625-2059

Current Inspector: Susan Ellington-Sconiers (804) 588-2368

Inspection Date: Dec. 11, 2019 and Jan. 3, 2020

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Technical Assistance:
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Comments:
The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced inspection in response to a complaint that was received by the department on December 5, 2019 regarding the supervision of children, programs, staff qualifications, and the physical plant. The investigation was initiated on December 11, 2019 and completed on January 31, 2020. On December 11, 2019, the licensing inspector was on site from approximately 4:00pm until 5:30pm. Interviews were completed, observations were made in the center, and documentation was reviewed. On January 3, 2020, the inspector was on site conducting follow-up activities from approximately 3:19pm until 3:35 pm. The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation supports part of the allegation regarding the physical plant, therefore the complaint is determined to be valid. Additional violations unrelated to the complaint were found during the inspection and are identified on the violation notice.

Please complete the 'plan of correction' and 'date to be corrected' for each violation cited on the Violation Notice and return it to me within 5 business days from the date of receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standards, 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again, and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measure(s).

If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 662-9772.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on a review of three staff records on 12/11/2019, the center did not ensure that one staff record contained the required information.

Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1, hired on 10/28/2019, did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2) The record for Staff #1 did not contain written documentation of orientation training.

Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "References have been obtained."

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A
Complaint related: Yes
Description: Based on observation on 12/11/2019, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence: 1) The wooden fence on the playground was missing two wooden boards. The inspector observed a nail protruding from the wood at the bottom of the fence where the boards were missing. This was accessible to the children in care.

Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "These gates were removed. Temporary plastic gates are in place until spring metal ones can be installed."

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on a review of three staff records and interview on 12/11/2019, the center did not ensure two staff members had a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to the first day of employment.

Evidence: 1) The sworn statement in the record for Staff #1, hired on 10/28/2019, was incomplete. The form did not have a signature or date. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the sworn statement in the record for Staff #1 was incomplete with no signature or date. 2) The sworn statement in the record for Staff #3, hired on 08/01/2019, was dated 08/07/2019.

Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "The Director was informed of these violations and told to fix all files immediately and for future employees. When items were not corrected in a timely manner, a new director was hired to ensure this was properly taken care of."

Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on a review of three staff records and interview on 12/11/2019, the center did not ensure that three staff members had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1, hired on 10/28/2019, did not contain the results of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. 2) The record for Staff #2, hired on 03/25/2019, did not contain the results of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. 3) The record for Staff #3, hired on 08/01/2019, did not contain the results of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. The records did not contain documentation of any further contact, and the staff were still employed on the day of inspection on 12/11/2019. 4) During interview, a member of management reported the central registry findings for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 were requested, but the results could not be located at the time of the inspection.

Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "Central registry was contacted and background checks obtained. They had incorrect email address on file."

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on a review of three staff records and interview on 12/11/2019, the center did not ensure one staff member had the results of a fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment.

Evidence: 1) The fingerprint results in the record for Staff #3, hired on 08/01/2019, were dated 08/05/2019. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the fingerprint results for Staff #3 were received after the staff's first day of employment.

Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "Staff member was not working with children and was training for desk work until background check is returned. This will not happen again under new Director."

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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