VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

S. Independence KinderCare
2032 S. Independence Blvd
Virginia beach, VA 23453
(757) 471-2221

Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487

Inspection Date: Aug. 11, 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. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-80 SANCTIONS. 22VAC40-80 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 20 Access to minor?s records 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews (if applicable) and a virtual tour of the program (if applicable). A monitoring inspection was initiated on 08/09/21 and concluded on 08/11/21. The director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 82 children present and 16 staff. The inspector emailed the director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-A
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all handwashing requirements were maintained. Evidence: A staff member in the 2 year-old room was observed changing a child's diaper. The staff member did not wash her hands after the diaper change. She was observed opening a cabinet and and touching supplies with the same pair of gloves worn to change the diaper.
Plan of Correction:	The staff will be retrained on proper handwashing and diapering. The director will monitor for future compliance.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on a record review, the center did not ensure all background checks requirement were met. Evidence: Staff #4, hired 08/07/17, did not have documentation of the required fingerprinting. Staff #4 was observed at the center during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the director during the exit interview: Staff #4 did have a criminal record check done, however it was not done through the required process. Staff #4 will be sent to obtain a fingerprinting through field print.