VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Creative Kids
1631 Blue Hills Drive NE
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 344-0370

Current Inspector: James R Basham (804) 588-2370

Inspection Date: July 12, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 7/12/2022. There were 60 children, ages 2 -12 years and 15 staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The children were observed during active time on the playground, center time and lunch time. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 9:45am and departed the center at 1:15pm. Discussion on standards related to annual update of children?s records. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on review of five staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that an employee was not employed until the center had the person?s out of state criminal history results. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was hired on 6/20/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required out of state criminal history check completed. 2. Interview of staff #7 confirmed out of state criminal history check was not completed prior to the first day of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Provider submitted out of state background check.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	8VAC20-780-140 A A1 Based on review of five children?s records, the center failed to ensure that all physical examination records were obtained before the child?s attendance or within 30 days after attendance. Evidence: Child #5 first date of attendance was 10/18/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required physical examination record.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain the required physical examination record from parent.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-150-B
Description:	Based on review of five children?s records, the center failed to ensure that all physical examination and immunization records obtained were signed by a physician. Evidence: 1. Child #3 first date of attendance was 6/1/2021 and on the day of the inspection the physical examination that was in the child?s record was not signed by a physician. 2. Child #5 first date of attendance was 10/18/2021 and on the day of the inspection the immunization form that was in the child?s record was not signed by a physician.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain a signed physical examination record and immunization record from parent.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that diapering surfaces shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Observed back to back diaper changes in the two year old room and there was no observation of cleaning and sanitizing the diaper pad in between changes. Staff #6 stated ?I didn?t use soap and water and bleach water?.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will review diapering procedures with staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: The changing pad in the 2 year old room was cracked and the padding was exposed.
Plan of Correction:	Provider replaced changing pad.