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KinderCare Learning Center Aldie 302109

Inspection · 2024-04-23

Date
2024-04-23
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Keesha Minor
(571) 596-3660
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.
8VAC20-820 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

Inspector Notes

An announced initial inspection was conducted 4/23/2024 from 10:10am to 12:20pm. There were 61 (16 months to 5yrs) directly supervised by 10 staff. The physical plant, 6 staff records, 6 children?s records, 1 child's medications and medication authorization records, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, listening to stories, playing outside, and preparing for lunch. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) 571-596-3660.

Violations

7
Standard 8VAC20-780-210-A
Based on review, the facility did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.
Evidence: reviewed 6 staff files and found that Staff 3 and Staff 6 were working as program leaders, but did not have documentation of program leader qualifications in their records.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1) observed on the Toddler playground, a plastic picnic table with two large holes on each end of the picnic table benches.
2) observed on the Toddler playground, a plastic shopping cart that had two broken wheels.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1) observed disinfectants in an unlocked cabinet, with a key in the lock, in the Kindergarten room
2) observed Lysol, Clorox, and Pledge in an unlocked cabinet, with a key in the lock, in the Preschool classroom.
3) observed disinfectants in an unlocked cabinet, with a key in the lock, in the Junior Kindergarten room.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.
Evidence: observed 1 uncovered outlet in the wall and 1 uncovered outlet on a surge protector in the library.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-P
Based on review, the facility did not ensure that when medication authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing down the toilet.
Evidence: reviewed the medication authorization Child 7 and found that they had expired authorization (expired in 2023) and expired Benadryl (expired 7/23). The child did have updated medication and authorizations int he office, but the expired authorization and medication were still kept in the same cabinet.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-B
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that if sunscreen is used, it is labeled with the child's name.
Evidence: observed 2 bottles of sunscreen, in the Junior Kindergarten room, that were not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-E
Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name.
Evidence: observed that there was a child's bottle in the refrigerator that did not have a date.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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