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 12/06/2024 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 11/25/2024 relating to allegations of programs. The inspector reviewed 1 child?s record and 1 staff record 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.
The violation notice was update on 12/11/2024 to include plans of corrections.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: No Description: The required ratio for children 3 years old up to school age eligible is one staff per ten children.
Staff 1 was observed alone supervising more than 10 children (all 3 years old) for over 15 minutes.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: COMPLAINT RELATED
The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child.
On November 22, 2024, Staff 1 roughly handled Child 1, age 3.Plan of Correction: Any staff member involved in rough handling incidents will be suspended immediately while an investigation is conducted. Parents of children involved in the rough handling incidents will be notified immediately
by the center director or designated staff member. thorough incident review will be conducted, including interviews with involved staff,
witnesses, and children. All staff will undergo mandatory training on positive behavior management techniques, including how to manage children?s behaviors without resorting to physical force.
This training will focus on communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and
alternatives to physical interventions.
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.
