Kiddie Academy of West Creek
840 Broad Branch Way
Richmond, VA 23238
(804) 362-2362
Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312
Inspection Date: June 26, 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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A monitoring inspection was conducted today, June 26, 2023. The licensing inspector was onsite from approximately 8:50am until 12:30pm. The owner was on site and assisted with the inspection. There were 80 children present, ranging in ages from five months to five years, with 17 staff supervising. Children were observed in a variety of activities including story time, outdoor play, and center time. The Junior kindergarten class participated in a tennis clinic. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of nine children's records and 15 staff members? records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 840-8312.
Sharon Curlee
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 804-840-8312
Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: Based on review of nine children?s records, the center did not have a written allergy action care plan for one child diagnosed with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the steps to take in the event of an allergic reaction.
Evidence:
The record for Child #3 (start date 12/28/2020) indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy. A written food allergy action plan had not been obtained as of 06/26/2023.Plan of Correction: Per the owner: We will request an allergy care plan from the parents.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
On 06/26/2023, Ten children from Classroom #7 (Three through Five Years) were observed participating in a tennis clinic located outside on the center's tennis courts. Center staff were not present for approximately 10 minutes while the 10 children were being instructed by two independent contractors.Plan of Correction: Per the owner: It is our policy that staff stay with children at all times. I will review our policy with the two staff from the classroom.
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.
