VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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

Current Inspector: Danielle Morrison (804) 929-3771

Inspection Date: Aug. 1, 2024

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 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 8/1/2024 and completed on 8/1/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:15am and ended at 12:35pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 90 children present and 16 staff. The inspector reviewed 10 children?s records and 10 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 8/11/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review of child records, the center did not ensure each child record contained documentation of work phone numbers for each parent. Evidence: 1. The records for 5 children did not contain any work phone numbers for parents listed.
Plan of Correction:	Going forward we will ensure all parents list their cell phone number if they do not have a work phone.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on review of children's records and documentation, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Child #3 was listed on the allergy sheet as having a food allergy. The record for child #3 confirmed the diagnosed food allergy from a physician and did not contain a written care plan with instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. 2. Child #4 was listed on the allergy sheet as having a food allergy. The record for child #4 confirmed the diagnosed food allergy from a physician and did not contain a written care plan with instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. 3. The Director confirmed the allergy care plans were not in the records
Plan of Correction:	Going forward we will ensure that all children with an allergy without medication or an epi pen have written allergy care plans. Allergy care plans have been requested by both sets of parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure each record contained documentation to demonstrate the employees possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #8 states their position is a lead teacher, however, the record did not include documentation of her education. 2. The director acknowledged not knowing that verification of her education was needed.
Plan of Correction:	We now have a copy of staff #8's high school diploma and going forward we will ensure all lead teachers have proof of education.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observations, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. During the inspection, an electrical outlet and outlet cover were observed protruding from the wall about ? an inch in the Preschool A classroom. 2. During the inspection, the refrigerator in the infant classroom was observed with a broken handle. 3. Staff acknowledged the electrical outlet and stated it has not been noticed prior to inspection. Staff acknowledged the broken handle on the refrigerator.
Plan of Correction:	Electrical outlet has been properly fixed and is no longer protruding from the wall. Refrigerator handle in infant classroom has also been fixed on site.