VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

S. Independence KinderCare
2032 S. Independence Blvd
Virginia beach, VA 23453
(757) 471-2221

Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487

Inspection Date: June 2, 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 (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on 06/02/2023. There were 68 children present and 13 staff. A tour of the facility was conducted, in addition to a record review and interviews with staff. The Inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 5 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each staff person. Evidence: Staff #3 did not have documentation to demonstrate that she had the education, certification, and experience required by the job position as a program leader.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the center: All required documents are now available in the program leader?s file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the school-age room there was a large paper cutter on top of a plastic cubby, accessible to children and loose wires hanging from a mounted television in reach of children. On the playground there was rust on the music playboard, peeling paint on the blue poles of the large abacus and 2 bicycles had missing peddles.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective actions were provided by the center: The Paper Cutter was placed in the storage cubby and the staff was retrained on ensuring no hazardous items are within reach of children. The center will use the Center Safety Inspection Checklist to ensure retraining is implemented. A work order was placed for the television to ensure the wires are secured and for the peeling paint on the playground. The bicycles were removed the same day of the inspection and disposed and new bikes have been ordered.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept locked using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the school-age room there was a spray can of paint on top of the storage cabinet. In addition the storage cabinet was unlocked and cabinet at least 6 bottles of cleaning chemicals.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective actions were provided by the center: Center immediately locked storage chemicals during inspection. Center has revisited importance of ensuring chemicals are locked up at all times with teaching staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: The poured-in-place resilient surfacing underneath the play equipment had areas that were cracked and grass was growing in the cracks.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the center: A work order was placed on 06/02/2023 for replacement of resilient surfacing and center leadership will follow up with the Facilities Technician to ensure the work is completed
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-J
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure there was 30 inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. Evidence: An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 30 inches of space between services sides for staff to gain access. One service side of the crib as against a plexiglass panel and the other side had rows of high chairs in front of the crib, preventing access.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the center: The high chairs were relocated and the staff will ensure that 30 inches of space between service sides is maintained at all times
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure staff and children's hands were washed before and after toileting. Evidence: In the infant room a staff member was observed changing a child's diaper. The staff did not wash their own hands or the child's hands before or after the diaper change. The staff kept the same pair of gloves on she wore during diapering to perform other tasks in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective actions were provided by the center: Center Leadership will provide retraining on handwashing procedures for the Infant Classroom and throughout the center to ensure proper protocols are being followed. Center Leadership will use observations to validate training is received and implemented in the classroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-C
Description:	Based on a record review and interview the center did not ensure there was record of each child on formula that contained the following information: the brand of formula and the child's feeding schedule. Evidence: The inspector asked infant staff for the record of each child brand of formula and feeding schedule. The staff stated there was not one in the room because someone from management had took it down and had not returned it.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the center: A list of formular brands and feeding schedules is being gathered by the center leadership team and will be kept in the infant room and updated as new children join the classroom.