VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderKidz Learning Center LLC- Hampton
2 Kyle Street
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 902-1903

Current Inspector: Michele Patchett (757) 439-6816

Inspection Date: Jan. 8, 2021

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. 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS & EMERGENCIES

Technical Assistance:

Discussed maintenance of the facility.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote and COVID-19 protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A initial on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 01/08/2021 at the center and all paperwork documents were reviewed remotely prior to the on-site inspection. All spaces to be used by the children were measured and inspected. The playground space for the facility was inspected. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The administrator will review the inspection and application to determine approval for licensure.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on the observation and interview, the applicant did not ensure areas of the equipment of the center, inside and outside, will be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In Early Preschool classroom, a corner of the baseboard had 4 protruding nails and baseboard wood deteriorating, cracked and splintering causing a gap between the floor and wall. In the Pre-K classroom, by the sink a tile was raised causing a a tripping hazard. The new tiles by the exit door was not flushed with the old tiles which is causing a tripping hazard. There was a razor was sitting on the sink that was sharp. Outside on the playground areas: The door frame into the School age classroom, Preschool classroom and Pre-k-classroom there was deteriorating and splintering wood and there was peeling paint. The playground wood border around the playground composite by the Pre-K classroom was cracked, splintered, there was deteriorating wood which could cause entanglement of shoelaces and snag skin.
Plan of Correction:	As contractor is still onsite, he is replacing and entire baseboard wood and gaps, replacing old tiles and putting down transition, resurfacing all door fames and painting, playground wooden border is now being taken out to replace, cleaning crew will come on Monday to thoroughly clean.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure there was a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: During the inspection it was observed and applicant confirmed the center did not have a storage system to dispose diapers in the toddler classroom, infant classroom and early preschoolers classroom. Applicant confirmed there was not a storage system to dispose diapers.
Plan of Correction:	Plastic storage system will arrive on Friday.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-540-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the applicant did not ensure there was a first aid kit contained all required emergency supplies. Evidence: There was no tweezers in the first aid kit. Applicant confirmed there was no tweezers.
Plan of Correction:	A large first aid box came in today with actual tweezers.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-540-E
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the applicant did not ensure the center had a working battery operated radio. Evidence : During the inspection, the center did not have a working battery operated radio. The applicant confirmed there was not a battery operated radio in the center.
Plan of Correction:	A new operated radio will replace the crank radio on Friday.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-C
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the applicant did not ensure there was shelter-in-place procedures /maps posted in the center. Evidence: During the inspection, the applicant confirmed there was not shelter-in-place procedures/maps posted.
Plan of Correction:	I posted shelter in place by the door and added in evacuation plan. I will add it to the emergency plan.