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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: Feb. 24, 2020

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.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Technical Assistance:
n/a

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on Monday, February 24, 2020 to determine the center?s compliance with licensing standards. The inspector arrived at 12:15pm and concluded the inspection at approximately 3:30pm. The census for today?s inspection consisted of 21 children in the direct care of 4 staff members. The center?s director was present and assisted the inspector throughout the inspection. Upon the inspector?s arrival, the children were observed preparing for nap time in their designated classrooms. The school age children were not present during the beginning of the inspection, but were later observed arriving at the center. The inspector observed and inspected each classroom and completed formal observations throughout. All areas where the children receive care, inside and outside, were inspected. The required postings were observed and found to be in compliance. The center?s first aid kit and non-medical emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. During the inspection, five children?s records and five staff?s records were reviewed. Per the director, transportation is not provided and medication is not administered at this time.

Most recently documented evacuation drill: 01/15/2020
Most recently documented shelter-in-place drills: 12/19/2019

Fire Inspection: 10/24/2019 Health Inspection: 05/23/2019

If you have any questions about these inspections, please contact the licensing inspector, Florence Martus, at (804) 662-9772.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-A
Description: Based on a review of five staff's records and interview on 02/24/2020, the center did not ensure two staff members had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame.

Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1, hired on 09/04/2019, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening.

2) The record for Staff #4, hired on 12/27/2019, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening.

3) During interview, a member of management confirmed the TB screenings for Staff #1 and Staff #4 were not on file. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted no later than 21 days after employment or volunteering and shall have been completed within 12 months prior to or 21 days after employing or volunteering.

Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "[Staff #1] and [Staff #4] to provide copies."

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A
Description: Based on a review of five staff's records and interview on 02/24/2020, the center did not ensure two staff records were complete.

Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #1, hired on 09/04/2019, does not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or documentation that the staff possesses the orientation training required by the job position.

2) The record for Staff #4, hired on 12/27/2019, does not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or documentation that the staff possesses the orientation training required by the job position.

3) During interview, a member of management reported the references and documentation of orientation training for Staff #1 and Staff #4 were completed, but could not be located during the inspection.

Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "All to be emailed to [LI] tomorrow."

Standard #: 22VAC40-185-330-B
Description: Based on observation of the playground on 02/24/2020, the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

Evidence: 1) During the inspection of the playground, the licensing inspector measured the pea gravel under and around a yellow-climbing equipment measuring approximately 6 feet at the highest point. Four out of the four pea gravel samples measured approximately 4 to 5 inches in depth. The equipment requires at least 12 inches of resilient surfacing.

Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "We will rake all of the pea gravel closer to the play structure and order another load in spring."

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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