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KinderCare Learning Centers #000540

Inspection · 2022-08-30

Date
2022-08-30
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Miranda Wright
(571) 596-3661
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 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 License Process
8VAC20-820 Sanctions
8VAC20-820 Hearings and Procedures
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood care and Education
32.1 Report by Person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from approximately 10:00am-11:35am. There were 70 children in the direct care and supervision of 16 staff. A sample of 5 children?s records, and 5 staff records were reviewed. The children were observed during restroom procedures, engaged in an art project and playing on the playground. Four new staff have been hired since the last inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. The exit interview was conducted with the director. If you have any questions, contact Kimberly.Sawyer@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

8
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on record review, staff did not have central registry finding's within 30 days of employment.

Evidence:
Staff B and C did not have central registry findings on file.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on record review, staff did not have a current tuberculosis screening.

Evidence:
Staff A and Staff D did not have a current tuberculosis screening on file.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place.

Evidence:
1) Cleaning supplies located in the Pre-K room were kept in an unlocked cabinet.
2) Cleaning supplies located in the bathroom were kept near the entrance on the stall wall.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-D
Based on observation, cleaning supplies were located above food utensils.

Evidence:
1) In the Pre-K room, cleaning supplies were located in an unlocked cabinet above styrofoam plates, and bowls as well as plastic eating utensils.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, unused electrical outlets were not covered with protective covers.

Evidence:
1) There was an unused outlet without a cover located in the 3's room.
2) There were 2 unused outlets without covers located in the 2's room.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-F
Based on observation, Children under 10 years of age were not always in actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

Evidence:
While on the playground, two staff were located near the entrance of the classroom with their back turned to approximately 12 toddlers; leaving the children out of actual sight.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, the center did not maintain a complete record for each child.

Evidence:
1) Children A, B, and C were missing the father's place of employment and employer phone number.
2) Child D was missing the mother's place of employment and the employer phone number.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, the center did not keep a complete record for each staff person.

Evidence:
The record of Staff D was missing verification of age.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services