Country Kids Childcare Center
1135 State Street
Rocky mount, VA 24151
(540) 484-1777
Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371
Inspection Date: Nov. 26, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- 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
20 Access to minor?s record
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.
- Comments:
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An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated on 11/26/2024 and completed on 12/03/2024 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 11/25/2024 relating to allegations of staffing and supervision. The inspector reviewed 3 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and the violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Violation Notice was updated on 12/11/2024, to include plans of corrections.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Complaint related: No Description: Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.
Staff 2, who has been employed over 90 days, has not yet completed this course.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: Yes Description: COMPLAINT RELATED
When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff to child ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.
On 11/25/2024, for over 50 mins, Staff 1 and Staff 2 were supervising 18 children, ages 16 months to 10 years. The required staff ratio for this group of children was 1:5 and maximum group size was 15. Four staff would be required.Plan of Correction: Immediately increase staff presence in classrooms and play areas to meet
state-required ratios, Hire additional staff. Supervisors will conduct daily checks on staff-to-child ratios during all operating hours to ensure continuous compliance. Each classroom supervisor will document the child-to-staff ratios at the start and end of each day. Turning kids away ensures that each child is in a safe, adequately supervised
environment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-M Complaint related: No Description: No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around.
The inspector observed a child from the toddler group drinking from a cup while walking around the room and a child from 2-year-old group drinking from a cup while walking around the room.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
