Kempsville Academy, Inc. t/a Barefoot Kids
1458 Kempsville Road
Virginia beach, VA 23464
(757) 467-1234
Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322
Inspection Date: Aug. 3, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was provided in the following areas of the standards: Background checks, play areas, staff records, Program Leader qualifications, play areas, medication, building maintenance, and infant feeding.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/3/22 from 10:20am - 12:40pm. During the inspection there were 86 children ages four months old through ten years old in care with 14 staff. Children were observed participating in various activities in the classrooms, playing outside, eating lunch, and during rest period. Records were reviewed for nine children and nine staff during the inspection. Medication, emergency procedures and emergency supplies were reviewed during the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program, and were discussed during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. There were two picnic tables located on the large playground that had a section where the wood was cracked and splintering.
2. Staff #10 (Program Director) confirmed the picnic tables were not in a safe and operable condition.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: The picnic tables will be repaired or removed from the playground.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-I Description: Based on a review of the medication being stored at the facility, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that in order to administer prescription medication, the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian.
Evidence:
1. The written authorization for the medication (Ventolin inhaler) for child #10 was not signed by the parent.
2. Staff #10 (Program Director) confirmed that there was medication for child #10 did not have written authorization from the parent to be given.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: The parent will sign the medication authorization that is at the center.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-G Description: Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that the center shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year.
Evidence:
1. The emergency drill log did not have documentation to indicate an emergency evacuation drill was completed for the months of April through July 2022.
2. Staff #10 Program Director) and staff #5 both confirmed that an emergency evacuation drill had been completed each, but that the information was not documented on the emergency drill log.Plan of Correction: The facility responded: Going forward we will ensure that each emergency evacuation practice drill is documented.
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.
