Kidzalat, LLC

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent national criminal background check for Staff #4 was overdue by over three months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“The updated screening for Staff #3 was due over four months ago. The updated screening had not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.

“In the infant classroom, diaper ointment was kept for Child #1 that expired over three months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #4’s completed national criminal background check was obtained over three weeks after the start of employment. Staff #5’s completed national criminal background check was obtained over one week after the start of employment. Staff #6’s completed national criminal background check was obtained over one week after the start of employment. Staff #7’s completed national criminal background check was obtained four days after the start of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of child #1, who had been enrolled for over five months. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for over one month. There was no physical examination in the record of child #8, who had been enrolled for over four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.

“The screening for Staff #4 was completed over 4 weeks after hire. The screening for Staff #5 was completed three days after hire. The screening for Staff #6 was completed 2 weeks after hire. The screening for Staff #7 was completed over 2 weeks after hire. The screening for Staff #8 was completed over one week after hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Repeat violation

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #4’s references were completed over one week after the start of employment. Staff #5’s references were completed over three weeks after the start of employment. Staff #6’s references were completed over one week after the start of employment. Staff #7’s references were completed over three weeks after the start of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Staff #4 had 10 of the 16 required annual training hours required between September of 2023 and September of 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“Child #2 had two bottles of prepared infant formula in the refrigerator that did not contain a date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 2/21/2024) was missing documentation of completion of the dept. sponsored orientation course. 2. Administration acknowledged that it had not been completed within 90 days of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on a review of six child records and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain a complete record for one child.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #5 (date of enrollment: 6/3/2024) was missing one emergency contact. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the required contact information was missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on a review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that a complete record was kept for one staff.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 3/17/2024) was missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administration acknowledged that documentation of references were not in staff #1’s record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. Rust was observed in accessible areas in three bathrooms used by children. Chipped and peeling paint was observed on the windowsills in the school age room and in small areas in the junior preschool and infant room. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas required maintenance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to be in compliance with their own medication policies and procedures required by the standards.

“Evidence: 1. The center’s medication policies state: “In order for us to administer medication, the parent must complete a medication form that will be good for 10 days...Long term prescription drug use and over the counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the parent and child’s physician.” 2. Child #5 had a current allergy medication authorization dated 8/16/2023. The parent had authorized the use of the long term medication but it was missing a physician’s authorization. 3. Administration acknowledged that they had not followed their medication policy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that a monthly evacuation drill was documented as required.

“Evidence: 1. On 2/7/2024, the center’s evacuation drill log was reviewed. A January 2024 drill was not documented. Evacuation drills are required to be conducted monthly and documentation must be maintained. 2. Administration acknowledged that the drill was not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a repeat fingerprint background check for one officer every five (5) years as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of officer #1 contained a fingerprint background check dated 6/11/2018. 2. Administration acknowledged that they had not received the results of the repeat fingerprint background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on a review of seven (7) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one (1) staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation must have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #7 (date of employment: 5/22/2023) contained a TB screening dated 6/5/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was obtained after the start of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that individuals from independent contractors were not counted in the staff-to-children ratios unless they met the qualifications for the applicable position.

“Evidence: 1. On 2/13/2023, three (3) toddler aged children were observed in the care of an independent contractor. 2. Administration acknowledged that the independent contractor was not a staff member and was supervising the children independently during an activity.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-230-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. Rusted areas were observed on the door frame and around the door knob of the door that lead to the outside of the building in the toddler classroom. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas were rusted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure documentation of the annual lockdown drill was maintained.

“Evidence: 1. The last documented lockdown drill was dated 11/5/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that a 2022 lockdown drill was not documented. Administration stated that the drill was conducted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when food was brought from home that the container was dated as required.

“Evidence: 1. A bottle of breast milk was observed in the infant room that was missing the date. 2. Administration acknowledged that the bottle from home was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on a review of 5 children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that one (1) child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of enrollment (DOE) as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child # 6 (DOE: 6/6/2022) contained an immunization record dated 6/7/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was received late.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, 4 chairs were observed to have rust and peeling paint. On the center’s CDL bus, there were 8 seats that contained rips in the fabric that exposed the foam cushioning. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas were not safe and operable.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children were present had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Evidence: 1. In the school age classroom a staff member was observed working alone. The staff reported that they did not have a current CPR certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff did not have a current CPR certification..”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children were present had current certification in first aid.

“Evidence: 1. In the school age classroom a staff member was observed working alone. The staff reported that they did not have a current first aid certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff did not have a current first aid certification..”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.