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KinderCare Learning Center #1232

Inspection · 2022-11-15

Date
2022-11-15
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Keesha Minor
(571) 596-3660
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
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.
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A complaint investigation was initiated on 11/15 /2022 and concluded on 12/15/2022 from a report received by the Fairfax Licensing Office on 11/10 /2022 regarding inappropriate child guidance.

The information gathered during the investigation does support the allegation, so the complaint is determined to be ?valid.? The violations cited during the inspection can be found on the "violation notice". If you have any questions, contact Kara Wright at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-E
Based on staff interviews and policy review, the center was not in compliance with the center's own required policies and procedures.
Evidence:
On October 25, 2022, Child 1 was removed from her classroom by Staff 1 in a manner that involved carrying the child around by the wrist and then around the armpit after the child's body went limp. The child was then given to another staff member and made comments along the line of "I'm not dealing with her." and "Here you go."
The Center's written Behavior Guidance policy for parents "does not permit emotional punishment, including ridicule, embarrassment, or humiliation.
Plan of Correction: All staff will be re-trained in Behavior Guidance. Staff 1 has been formally written up with a final warning.
Standard 8VAC20-780-400-B
Based on staff interviews, behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature or intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
Evidence:
Plan of Correction: All staff will be re-trained in Behavior Guidance. Staff 1 has been formally written up with a final warning.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services