VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Kiddie Academy of Midlothian
6801 Woodlake Commons Loop
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-3800

Current Inspector: Susan Ellington-Sconiers (804) 588-2368

Inspection Date: Aug. 17, 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 08/17/2023 from approximately 12:41 p.m. to 5:43 p.m. There were 94 children present ranging from infants to 5 years old and 13 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, qualifications and training, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies, and nutrition. Eleven child (11) records and nine (9) staff records were reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined violations with applicable standards or law. A violation notice was issued. Please sign the violation notice and complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today, 08/31/2023. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s). If you have any questions related to this inspection, please contact Susan Ellington-Sconiers, Licensing Inspector, at 804-588-2368 or susan.ellington-sconiers@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	The licensee failed to ensure that all applicants for employment shall undergo a background check prior to employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 08/07/2023 documented orientation training on 07/27/2023 prior to background check results being received on 08/04/2023. The record for S2, employed 06/26/2023 documented orientation training on 05/16/2023 prior to background check results being received on 05/25/2023. The record for S4, employed 05/22/2023 documented orientation training on 04/26/2023 prior to background check results being received on 05/08/2023. The record for S5, employed 06/26/2023 documented orientation training on 05/16/2023 prior to background check results being received on 05/25/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward we will recognize unpaid orientation that has no interaction with children to be considered employment and we will wait to conduct orientation once we have received eligible background checks.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain the results of the out-of-state sex offender registry check for each staff as required. Evidence: S6 documented on the sworn disclosure statement having lived out of state in the last five years. Record for S6, employed 08/02/2023 did not contain a sex offender registry check prior to the 1st day of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward we will double check all sworn statements prior to start dates.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of eleven records contained the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: The record for C10 did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child?s record as required by 8VAC20-780-420.E-3.
Plan of Correction:	Ensure all information is updated annually for all child files.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: Peeling wall paint was observed in the Infant, Toddler, 2-A, and 2-B classrooms within reach of children.
Plan of Correction:	We will make sure all peeling paint is covered until all children have left the room on the day painters arrive. Fixed on 8/18/2023
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Evidence: Occupied cots were observed in the 2-A, 2-B, and pre-K B classrooms that were not 12 inches apart.
Plan of Correction:	Ensure cots remain 12 inches apart throughout naptime.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that children?s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed staff member in the infant room diapering an infant. The staff member failed to wash the child's hands with soap and running water after diapering.
Plan of Correction:	Retain teachers on proper handwashing in all classrooms.