VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

S. Independence KinderCare
2032 S. Independence Blvd
Virginia beach, VA 23453
(757) 471-2221

Current Inspector: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487

Inspection Date: Oct. 27, 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 10/27/2023. There were 50 children present and 13 staff. A tour of the facility was conducted, in addition to a record review and interviews with staff. 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:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks. Evidence: Staff #1 (hired 09/05/2023) did not have documentation of having fingerprinting.
Plan of Correction:	The director has schedule an appoint via fieldprint and will email the inspector as soon as results are obtained.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required out of state background checks were obtained for all staff when applicable. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/15/2022) indicated living in 2 states outside of Virginia on the signed sworn statement dated 03/15/2022. T 1. he center did not have documentation that staff #2 had background checks from those 2 states. 2. The Director confirmed the out-of-state checks were not sent for.
Plan of Correction:	The director will send for the 2 out-of-state checks and will notify the inspector once they are received.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-210-A
Description:	Based on a record review the center did not have documentation that all staff met the qualifications required for their positions. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/14/2022) was listed as a program leader in her file. The center did not have documentation of her qualifications for her position.
Plan of Correction:	There has been a change in management. The current director is working on recovering files before she started. The director will request Staff #2 for her qualifications to document in the record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-A
Description:	Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had a minimum of 16 training hours annually. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/14/2022) did not have any documentation of receiving any training in 2022. The director confirmed she did not have any documentation of Staff #2's training for 2022.
Plan of Correction:	There has been a change in management and the current director is still trying to locate records. The director will ensure that moving forward all staff will have at least 16 hours of training for 2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The Little Tykes plastic pay structure had areas that were cracked. The edges were jagged and sharp to the touch.
Plan of Correction:	A work order will be placed by the end of the day.