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KinderCare Education LLC - Dogwood

Inspection · 2022-06-09

Date
2022-06-09
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Molly Muscat
(804) 588-2367
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)

Inspector Notes

The Licensing Inspector conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection on Thursday June 9, 2022 from approximately 9:00 am to 11:00 am. There were 68 children in attendance and a total of 13 staff present. 5 staff records and 5 children?s records were reviewed. All areas of the center including classrooms, hallways, kitchen, bathrooms, and the playgrounds were observed and inspected. Infant bottles were labeled and dated correctly. The children and staff were engaged in a variety of activities while the licensing inspector was on the premises. Children were observed playing on the playgrounds, getting ready for water play, reading, singing songs, dancing, having their diapers changed, and learning about insects. Emergency drills and inspections were in compliance. Health Inspection - 10/13/21; Fire Inspection- 04/07/22; evacuation drills conducted monthly-most recent on 05/31/22; shelter in place drill conducted twice-most recent 03/31/22; lock down drill conducted annually. The first aid kit had all components. The license, current inspection, evacuation plan, and menu were posted, and emergency numbers were posted by each phone.

Violations were cited as a result of this inspection and are identified on the violation notice.

If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 588-2367.

Molly Muscat
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 804-588-2367
molly.muscat@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-150-B
Based on records review, the center did not ensure that the original physical examination was signed and dated by a physician. Evidence: Child #2 had a physical that was not signed or dated by a physician.
Plan of Correction: Before start date will confirm signature/stamp and date from doctor is on health forms. The updated form was in the file with the signature and date of a physician.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence:1) Classroom #6 contained an approximately 8 inch by 2 inch area of exposed drywall and peeling paint. 2) Classroom #6 had a broken counter edge that was sharp to the touch.
Plan of Correction: Work orders have already been placed. Will walk through with maintenance crew to correct paint and counter.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation the center did not 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: 1) Classroom #7 had an unlocked cabinet which contained 2 cans of Barbasol shaving cream with labels that read ?keep out of reach of children? and ?warning?. 2) The Kitchen door was unlocked and had a piece of tape over the door latch that prevented it from closing. The kitchen contained unlocked cleaning agents.
Plan of Correction: Corrected on site during visit.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services