Divine Kare Learning Center
1929 South Sycamore Street
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 957-5639
Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312
Inspection Date: May 9, 2023
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.
8VAC20-820 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:
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An unannounced inspection was conducted on 05/09/2022 from approximately 9:00 a.m. ? 11:30 a.m. There were 20 children present ranging from infants to 4-year-olds and 4 staff supervising. The inspectors reviewed the areas of non-compliance that resulted in the issuance of the Intensive Plan of Correction (IPOC). The information gathered during this inspection determined continued non-compliance in several areas of the applicable standards. If you have any questions related to this inspection, please contact Inspector Susan Ellington-Sconiers, at 804-588-3268 or susan.ellington-sconiers@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review, the provider did not ensure staff records are kept for one of three staff.
Evidence:
The staff record for S2, employed 04/12/2023 did not document an emergency contact and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that all areas outside be maintained in a safe, and operable condition.
The sandbox in the playground had several inches of standing water in the tarp covering the sandbox.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards describe in the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Evidence:
1. Licensing inspector observed one climbing structure in the playground that had less than the required six inches of resilient surfacing in the fall zone.
2. The playground floor is covered with a mixed surfacing of grass yard fabric and rubber mulch. Mixed resilient surfacing materials without testing and documentation from the manufacturer that supports the combined surface?s resiliency does not comply with minimum safety standards as described in the ASTM standard F1292-99.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Description: Based on observation and interview, provider failed to maintain staff-to-child ratios as required by 8VAC2-780-350.B.1 and B.2.
Evidence:
The infant room and the Busy Bee classrooms were observed to be out of child-to-staff ratio. The staff-to-child ratio in the infant classroom was 1 staff to 6 infants (8 months to 12 months). The required ratio for infants is 1 staff for every 4 infants. The staff-to-child ratio in the Busy Bee classroom was 1 staff to 7 children (16 months to 3 years old). The required ratio, based on the age of the youngest child in the group, is 1 staff to every 5 children. Staff in both rooms acknowledged being out of ratio.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on emergency evacuation drill records review, the provider failed to implement monthly practice evacuation drills.
Evidence:
Drills were not documented to have occurred in January, February, March, and April 2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-A Description: Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that children placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belts shall be fastened securely.
Evidence:
Two children were observed seated in the feeding table did not have protective belts fastened.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
