VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Grand Kids
3152 Hickory Fork Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2660

Current Inspector: Cassie Anderson-Leichty (757) 409-4668

Inspection Date: March 22, 2023

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 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was completed on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. There were 51 children present with 14 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 5 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

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a search of a criminal record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 09-16-2022), there was no results found for an out of state central registry for the state of NC. 2. Interview with staff confirmed a copy of results was not available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The center will document follow-up calls for verification of background checks Ensure to obtain a copy of results and include in staff records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain immunization documentation for each child's record. Evidence: In Child#2's record (start date: 11-15-2022), the immunization documentation was not found. Interview with staff confirmed there was no documentation available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The center contacted parent to request most recent immunization.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. In the center's kitchen area, there was not a dated current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions reviewed. 2. Interview with staff confirmed they did not have a dated, current written list of children?s names listing their allergies, dietary restrictions, and food sensitivities in each of the rooms
Plan of Correction:	The center will update list with date and will put in each classroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The following observations were made during the inspection: 1. The Sea Turtles classroom had peeling paint on the wall, by the rocking chair, that was accessible to children in care. 2. The wooden perimeter around the big playground had a splintered, protruding, chunk of wood that could entangle clothing or snag skin. 3. The toilet in the Jellyfish classroom was not operational & was taped closed. 4. Photographs of all the areas identified were taken by the inspector.
Plan of Correction:	The center will replace wood on playground, repaint areas and ensure working properly
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observations, 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: In the Jellyfish classroom, there was a bottle of hand soap and a bottle of hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" and "warning" observed on the sink counter.
Plan of Correction:	The center will remind staff to keep hazardous chemicals locked.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure the diapering area had everything required. Evidence: 1. The diapering pads in the Jellyfish and Seahorse classrooms had rips on the surface making them absorbent to bodily fluids. 2. The Jellyfish & Guppies classrooms did not have a leakproof covered receptacle for soiled linens.
Plan of Correction:	The center will locate and add in each classroom. Diapering surface will be replaced.