Kiddie Academy of Pembroke - Virginia Beach
4520 Professional Circle
Virginia beach, VA 23455
(757) 777-9314
Current Inspector: Brandie Viscayda
Inspection Date: Oct. 13, 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
- Technical Assistance:
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The following was discussed with the director:
-sight and sound supervision
-classroom management
-behavioral guidance
- Comments:
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A self report investigation regarding allegations in the area of Programs, in addition to a monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/13/2023.There were 124 children present and 27 staff. A tour of the facility was conducted, in addition to a record review and interviews with staff. The Inspector reviewed 6 children?s records and 8 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each child.
Evidence:
Child #1 did not have documentation of first day of attendance. In addition, the director confirmed the child is no longer enrolled and there was not documentation in the record of the child's last day of attendance.Plan of Correction: The child is no longer enrolled and the first and last day of attendance will be added to the record and retained for the required time frames.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: (Complaint Related) Based on interviews and video footage, the center did not ensure children were not rough handled by staff.
Evidence:
1. On 09/29/2023 at approximately 4:30pm, child #1 was on hiss knees in the block area when Staff #1, standing about 1.5 - 2 feet away, roughly grabbed him above his left elbow and pulled him toward her.
2. Still holding onto the child's arm, staff #1 leaned toward the child's face and with a loud, harsh tone said three times, "What did I tell you to do?"
3. In an interview Staff #1confirmed she used "physical redirection" and an "extremely harsh tone and yelled," at child #1.Plan of Correction: The staff member has been counseled, placed on probation and has begun mandated training. Management is also monitoring her classroom management with frequent checks over the next 6 months.
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.
