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KinderCare Learning Centers #000540

Inspection · 2022-10-27

Date
2022-10-27
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 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 2:40pm-3:35pm in response to self-reported incident. Observations were made, documents were reviewed, and staff were interviewed. 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

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-A
Based on interview and record review, when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care and protection.

Evidence:
1) Staff A fed Child A food that listed on the allergy plan of Child A.
2) After a conversation with the parents, Staff B stated that Child A vomited twice once they were home.
Plan of Correction: Specifically re-trained Staff A on the importance of the Allergy List and knowing who in the classroom brings their own food because of their allergy or sensitivity.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-D
Based on interview, in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader was not regularly present.

Evidence:
Staff B stated that the infant room does not have a lead teacher regularly present.
Plan of Correction: We have re-assigned a teacher to be the Lead for the class and have a second staff member in the CDA program that will be completed by Mid-March 2023.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on record review, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan.,

Evidence:
The record of Child A stated that Child A was allergic to rice, oats and bananas. These items were missing from the most recent allergy list.
Plan of Correction: - Items in question, added to list immediately

-Will set calendar reminder to update lis monthly, as well as with each time a new allergy is noted with a child.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-P
Based on interview and record review, a child with a diagnosed food allergy was served food identified in the written care plan.

Evidence:
1) The record of Child A states Child A is allergic to oats and bananas.
2) Staff A stated that she served Child A three tablespoons full of oatmeal and three bites of banana.
Plan of Correction: Retrained all staff on the allergy and food preference list in the classrooms.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services