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KinderCare Learning Center #301808

Inspection · 2022-12-05

Date
2022-12-05
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Shawanda Henderson
(540) 216-1434
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 (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted with the director. There were 99 children in care ranging in ages from3 months through 5 years old under the care and supervision of 17 staff. Frequent positive interactions were observed among staff and children in care. Infants were observed being fed, sleeping and having play time on the floor. Older infants were having free play. Toddlers were observed during circle time and preparing for outdoor time. Two year olds, three year olds, four year olds and five year olds were observed during centers that included a variety of choices and activities.

Ten children's records and six staff records were reviewed. Eight medications, authorizations and allergy care plans 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.

If you have questions regarding this inspection, contact Stephanie Reed at Stephanie.Reed@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center did not obtain out of state central registry background checks for all staff that resided outside of Virginia in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #1, start date 4/25/2022, indicated out of state residence in Florida on the sworn statement dated 4/18/2022 and there was no documentation of a Florida Central Registry background check request on file. Staff #2, start date 3/30/2020, indicated out of state residence in Florida on the sworn statement and there was no documentation of an out of state central registry background check request on file.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, not all areas of the center were maintained in safe, operable condition. Evidence: On the large playground, the yellow slide has a large crack in the slide bay that is covered by deteriorating duct tape. In the PreK2 room, there is a broken toilet seat in the girl's bathroom. The toilet seat is cracked and labeled do not use. In the School Age room, the boy's bathroom is out of order.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center failed to obtain documentation of a written care plan for any child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include
instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic, the steps to
be taken in the even of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child #7 has documentation of a diagnosed food allergy to eggs on file and there is no allergy care plan on file.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services