VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Divine Kare Learning Center
1929 South Sycamore Street
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 957-5639

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: July 21, 2025

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 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 20 Access to minor?s records During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. 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:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on July 21, 2025, and completed on July 21, 2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 12:25 pm and ended at 2:40 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 15 children present and four staff. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and five staff records. This inspection included document review, a 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on July 30, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement for staff #5 was expired by one month.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The carpet covering the wooden fence was detached along the sides, exposing a rusty nail and multiple screws.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	The center's procedures for administering medication shall be consistent with the manufacturer's instructions for age, duration, and dosage, for non-prescription medications. 1. Medication for child #5 stated for children under two years of age, ask a doctor for dosage. 2. The medication authorization for child #5, under two years of age did not contain dosage recommendations or authorization from a physician. 3. The medication had not been administered.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-P
Description:	When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. 1. The medication authorization for child #4 expired 16 days ago. The medication was still on site. 2. The medication authorization for child #5 expired over four months ago. The medication was still on site.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.