VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KiddyCity Daycare, LLC
15322 Warwick Boulevard
Newport news, VA 23608
(757) 273-8022

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

Inspection Date: Aug. 8, 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 monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on 8/8/2023.There were 28 children present with 4 staff supervising and 1 administrator. The children were observed during classroom time engaged in various centers and observed during nap time. A total of 5 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed. The inspection started at 11:15 am and concluded at 1:30 pm. 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 the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The director confirmed that Staff #4?s first date of employment was 6-5-2023 and they had not obtained an out of state child abuse and neglect record check for Maryland where they had lived within the last five years.
Plan of Correction:	Had employee sign sworn statement & will follow through on child abuse registry.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-1-b
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure that an employee who is alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more children shall have a sworn statement prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: The director confirmed that staff #4 did not have documentation of a sworn statement prior to their first day of employment, 6/5/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Had employee signed sworn statement immediately.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews the center did not ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The director confirmed that the attendance records for the Toddler & Pre-school rooms (2 out of 3 rooms) were not accurate and did not take into account the shifting of children.
Plan of Correction:	Will ensure that sign in sheets are adjusted as children move from class to class.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-C
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview the center did not ensure wherever children are in care the required first aid kit includes all required items. Evidence: The director confirmed that the first aid kit was missing one triangular bandage.
Plan of Correction:	Purchased another one.