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KinderCare Learning Center #000740

Inspection · 2022-05-26

Date
2022-05-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Shahana Green
(571) 423-6735
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 LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A renewal inspection was conducted on 05/26/2022 and concluded on 05/26/2022. There were a total of 66 children with 12 direct care staff members present. Children were observed during lunch time, washing hands, cleaning up, and preparing for nap. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 8 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The inspection was completed by Ariel Hayes, alongside current Licensing Inspector, Shahana Green. Please contact Ariel Hayes at ariel.hayes@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629- 7124 if you have any questions.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of enrollment.
Evidence:
Child #2 (First day of attendance: 6/21/2020) did not have a physical on file during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: We will call the mom and tell her to send us a copy of the physical.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the areas and equipment were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. There were several surfaces throughout the facility, on the doors that had peeling and chipping white paint.
2. There were areas on the outside of the building on the playground that had cracks or holes in the siding.
3. There were areas on the outside of the building around the door frames where metal was protruding at the bottom.
Plan of Correction: 1. I will put in a work order as soon as possible to get the paint fixed.
2. I will cover the holes and cracks with all-weather tape until we can have a more permanent solution.
3. I will go to the store and get pool noodles to cut and secure around the metal.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-E
Based on observation, there was not at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots.
Evidence: 5 cots along the side wall were not at least 12 inches away from each other.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure cots are 12 inches apart and that the children are facing different ways.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-G
Based on a review of emergency drill logs and interview of Director, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation drills.
Evidence: In 2021 there was no documented emergency evacuation drill for November and December. The Director stated that they completed the drills, they just forgot to document the drills.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure to document all drills.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services