VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Creative Kids
1631 Blue Hills Drive NE
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 344-0370

Current Inspector: James R Basham (804) 588-2370

Inspection Date: Aug. 10, 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:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/10/2023. There were 63 children, ages 8 months -12 years, 18 staff and 3 administrative staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies and nutrition. Medications for children were observed. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The children were observed during center time, lunch and naptime. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:17am and departed the center at 1:18pm. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-150-B
Description:	Based on the review of five children?s records, the center failed to ensure that each physical examination shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: Child 3 start date was 8/7/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the physical examination signed by a physician.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain signed physical record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official was obtained. Evidence: The annual fire inspection was dated 6/14/2022 and on the day of the inspection a current annual fire inspection was not documented.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will schedule an annual fire inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The counter with the sink in the two?s classroom had a bottle of Dawn dish detergent sitting on the left side of the counter at the front edge. No children were observed in the area but it was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Provider placed cleaning materials in locked cabinet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was maintained throughout the playground. Evidence: Licensing staff observed approximately 4 to 6 inches of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the 4 foot tall green triangle shaped climbing structure.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will add new mulch to play area.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: The changing pad in the two?s classroom had a tear in the material approximately 1/4 inch long at the right, front corner and the padding was exposed.
Plan of Correction:	Provider replaced changing pad in two's classroom.