VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Kountry Kids
3925 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-4895

Current Inspector: Jennifer Moore (540) 430-0384

Inspection Date: Nov. 30, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minors records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/30/2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 9:00 am-11:00 am. There were 22 children present, ranging in ages from 18 months to 4 years, with 5 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies, nutrition and background checks. A total of 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. 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. Please 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. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must 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 preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the required out of state background checks for two staff who had resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/21/2023) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of VA within the preceding five years. The record did not contain an out of state search of the child abuse and neglect registry background check. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 5/5/2023) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of VA within the preceding five years. The record did not contain an out of state search of the child abuse and neglect registry background check. 2. Administration acknowledged that the background checks had not been completed for the two staff.
Plan of Correction:	Director will ensure that out of state background checks are done and sent in on time prior to start date.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that two staff completed a sworn statement background check prior to employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/21/2023) contained a sworn statement dated 9/21/23. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 5/30/2023) contained a sworn statement dated 6/8/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the sworn statements were completed after employment.
Plan of Correction:	Director will ensure to have new staff sign before first day of work.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for three staff prior to the date of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 5/30/2023) contained a TB screening dated 7/11/2023. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 6/5/2023) contained a TB screening dated 6/23/2023. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 5/5/2023) contained a TB screening dated 7/4/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged the screenings were completed late.
Plan of Correction:	Director will ensure that all new staff have a TB prior to first day of employment. No new staff will start until TB is done.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/21/2023) did not contain the dept. sponsored orientation certificate. 2. Administration acknowledged that the course had not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	Director will ensure that new staff will complete orientation training within time frame.