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KinderCare Learning Centers #301766

Inspection · 2023-07-31

Date
2023-07-31
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Diana DeSilva
(571) 596-3656
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

Today an unannounced Monitoring Inspection took place between the hours of 11:30am and 2:15pm. A complaint investigation was also investigated during the inspection regarding staff interactions. There were 9 classrooms observed with a total of 109 children with 17 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed eating lunch (chicken and beans, cucumber and pineapple) coloring, arts and crafts, and transitioning to naptime. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. There were no violations found related to the complaint investigation.

Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation, hand washing requirements were not met.
Evidence: A staff member in the Toddler A classroom was observed changing children's diapers prior to the children taking their naps. The staff member changed one child's diaper, removed the child from the changing station and began sanitizing the changing table, assisted the child in washing the child's hands, and then began changing another child's diaper. The staff member did not wash their hands after changing the first child's diaper.
Plan of Correction: We will complete health and safety reminders.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on record review and interview, the center did not implement monthly practice evacuation drills.
Evidence: There was no practice evacuation drill documented for the month of June 2023. Center management confirmed that a practice drill was forgotten for June.
Plan of Correction: I will start using bright colored post-it reminders to conduct the drills each month.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services