VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Creative Critters Learning Center IV LLC
159 Kristiansand Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(804) 477-4895

Current Inspector: Tiffany Jones (757) 403-3045

Inspection Date: May 17, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION. 8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 8VAC20-780 Physical plant. 8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS. 8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies. 8VAC20-780 SPECIAL SERVICES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on May 11, 2022 and concluded on May 17, 2022. There were 41 children present with 8 staff supervising during the in person observation by the inspector at the center. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection please contact inspector, Tiffany Harris at 757-403-3045.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to submit fingerprinting to obtain the proper OBI determination letter for all staff Evidence: In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 1/24/2022), the OBI determination letter reviewed was dated 08/06/2020 for another location and had not been submitted for this specific center's site. Interview with staff confirmed the OBI determination letter for this site was not available for review during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain central registry findings within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: In Staff#2's record (date of hire:1/24/2022), there was no central registry findings available for review. Interview with staff confirmed there was no central registry findings available for this site within 30 days
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: In Child#1's record (start date 11/09/21), there was no documentation of a physical examination found for review. Interview with staff confirmed documentation for a physical or Child#1 was not available for review during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A-2
Description:	Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain completed documentation of tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: In Staff#2's record (date of hire:01/24/22), the tuberculosis screening documented was dated for August 12, 2020. Interview with staff confirmed the TB screening documentation was the most recent available for review during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and photographs, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: During the inspection on May 11, 2022, the following observations of hazardous substance with the labels, "keep out of reach of children" and "warning" were observed by inspector at the center: 1. In the center's hallway bathroom with an open door, there was a disinfectant spray located on the sink inaccessible to children. 2. The center's storage closet was unlocked containing multiple cleaners. 3. Photographs of storage closet unlocked and the multiple hazardous substance to include cleaners inside the closet.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the staff to children ratio for birth up to 16 months which is 1:4 was incompliance. Evidence: During the inspection on May 11, 2022, the inspector observed two staff present with ten children in the Cuddlebug 1 group with the youngest child age, 7 months. interview confirmed staff confirmed the center practicing a 1:5 staff to children ratio for this group of children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-E
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure to have one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children. Evidence: During the inspection on May 11, 2022, the staff was unable to demonstrate one working battery operated radio in the center for the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: During the inspection on May 11, 2022, there were three children observed by inspector in the infant seats without protective belt fastened securely.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.