Kiddie Country Day Care

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on record review and interview the center did not have annual approval from the health department or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. Evidence: The center did not have current Environmental and Sanitation report.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on observation, the center did not follow its own procedure for methods to prevent use of outdated medication. Evidence: Child #9's medications expired 5/2024.”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on documentation review and observation, authorization for medication expired, and the authorization was not renewed by parent. Medications were not picked up by the parent within 14 days nor disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Evidence: 1. Child #8's medications were on site, medication authorization expired 5/2024.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not practice evacuation drills monthly. Evidence: Drill record did not have dates for 3:12 months. (Jan, June 2024 and 11/2023)”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review and interview, the center's written record of children's serious and minor injuries did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Incident/Accident/Injury reports did not have any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. 2. Date and time when parents were notified of children's serious and minor injuries was missing from several reports”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment. Evidence: Staff #1 DOH 5/30/2024, references marked as checked 6/24/2024. Staff #3 DOH 5/30/2024 references marked as checked 7/2/2024”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center's files for children did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #4 and Child #6 records did not have address of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Child #1's record and Child #3's record did not contain documentation of child updates and annual confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record, as required.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #2 has lived out of state in the past 5 years, no criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry was obtained.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records did not all contain required information. Evidence: 1.Staff #1's record was missing an emergency contact. 2.Staff #5's record was missing 1 of 2 required references as to their character and reputation, as well as competency required prior to the first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on review of medication and interview, medication with an expired authorization form was not returned to the parent within 14 days of expiration. Evidence: The medication authorization form for a medication for child#6 expired on 10/3/2022. The medication was observed on-site during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two spray bottles of sanitizer solution were observed on top of the high wall that separates the hallway from the changing tables. The spray bottles were inaccessible to children but they weren't locked.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, children's records did not all contain required information. Evidence: Child# 3's record was missing the house number and street number for both emergency contacts.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation of the Center, protective covers for electrical outlets were not found. Evidence: The electrical strip located in the before and after school classroom had 4 outlets that did not have protective coverings. This classroom was currently being used by preschool children.”

8VAC20-780-180-A

“Based on staff interviews and documentation review, staff failed to carry out their assigned responsibilities in accordance with the Center's required training. Evidence: Despite documentation of completed required training, Staff #1 was unfamiliar with the responsibilities of a mandated reporter and stated that ?this is the first time I?ve heard of that term mandated reporter?. Staff #1 acknowledged their signature on the training documentation dated 08/06/2021.”

8VAC20-780-80-B

“Based on staff interviews and staff written statements, a report of a suspected incident of child abuse was not reported in accordance with ? 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Staff #1 suspected physical abuse involving Child #1. Staff #1 failed to report the suspected incident of child abuse to the local government agency and/or Center Administration.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“Based on observation of the Butterfly classroom, a ratio of a 1:8 was not maintained. Evidence: The Butterfly class had a total of 14 children (2 years of age) with 1 staff. The second staff had left the classroom to use the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-470-A

“Based on observation of the outside area, an outside pool was not locked when not in use. Evidence: 1. The gate leading to the outside pool was left open and unlocked by a maintenance contractor. 2. Children were outside playing and riding tricycles adjacent to the open gate. 3. Two staff were present outside during this time and failed to close the gate leading to the pool.”

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Based on observation of lunch time, staff failed to sit with children while they ate. Evidence: Some children were observed finishing their lunches while staff were observed sweeping food that had dropped onto the floor and setting up cots in order to transition to nap time.”