Virginia
Sign in
Back
KinderCare Learning Centers

Inspection · 2023-10-04

Date
2023-10-04
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kelly Adriazola
(804) 840-8245
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)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on-site October 4, 2023. The director was available during the inspection. There were 145 children present, ranging in ages from 3 months to 5 years, with 28 staff supervising. 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 10 child records and 10 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.

Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to obtain results of a check of the out-of-state sex offender registry prior to employment for each employee and did not request an out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent by the end of the 30th day of employment for each employee who has resided in any other state in the preceding five years.
Evidence: The record of staff #4, hired 05/16/22, did not contain documentation of an out-of-state sex offender check and did not contain documentation of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect check. Staff #4 indicated living out-of-state in the previous five years on the staff's sworn disclosure statement.
Plan of Correction: On October 4th and October 5th reviewed with DL and CD peer of proper steps for Adam Walsh checks. Submitted missing Adam Walsh check.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to obtain results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening.
Evidence: The record of staff #1 contained documentation of the most recent tuberculosis screening dated 09/27/2021. Staff #11 confirmed that a tuberculosis screening had not been completed since 09/27/2021.
Plan of Correction: The staff initiated the screen prior to October 4th licensing visit and completed the TB screening and turned in on October 5th. On October 9th, submitted all expiration dates to all staff as well as recommitting to the monthly use of a staff tracker.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Repeat Violation
Systemic Violation
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: In the infant room an unlocked cabinet under the sink contained approximately 20 cleaners, such as glass cleaner, disinfectant, and Resolve, with labels that state "keep out of reach of children" and "caution."
Plan of Correction: On October 9th reviewed center-wide classroom cleaning guide and reiterated all chemicals are to remain locked away and inaccessible to children.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change and before feeding and that children's hands are washed with soap and running water after a diaper change or with disposable wipes before eating.
Evidence: A staff member in the infant room was observed changing a soiled diaper. The staff member did not wash their hands or the child's hands after the diaper change. The staff member then fed the child a bottle.
Plan of Correction: On October 17th reviewed and distributed Handwashing Support Guide detailing proper handwashing schedule and technique. Implemented random classroom checks to ensure proper handwashing is occurring.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services