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KinderCare Learning Centers-385

Inspection · 2023-08-16

Date
2023-08-16
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Christine Mahan
(757) 404-0568
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.
8VAC20-820 Hearing Procedures.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted in the center on August 16, 2023 from 11:40 am-2:05 pm and concluded on August 22, 2023. At the time of entrance, 62 children were in care with 9 staff members present. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. Children were observed eating lunch, preparing for rest period and during rest period.
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.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

Evidence: In the Preschool classroom, Child #1 has a food allergy (milk) and was observed in care. Child #1 was not listed on the food allergy/ sensitivity list in the preschool classroom.
Plan of Correction: Child #1 has been added to the allergy / sensitivity list in all classrooms and kitchen
Standard 8VAC20-780-450-A
Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure cots/mats used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.

Evidence: In the Preschool Room 3 out of 14 children did not have a bottom cover on their cot.
Plan of Correction: Ensure we have linens on all beds. ordered more linens in case of any incidents or accidents that are readily available.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Repeat
Based on record review and staff interviews, license did not ensure that children?s records contained all required information.

Evidence: The following records were missing information as listed below;
1.Child #1, Child #3 and Child 4 were missing the employment location and phone numbers for both parents listed.
2.Child #1 has a diagnosed food allergy (milk) and there was not a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Plan of Correction: Child #1 notified parent of missing information and information was updated 8-23-23

Provided parent a care plan to be completed by physician 8-28-23

Child #3 & #4 notify parent of missing information and updated form 8-23-23
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on a record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that staff have all required documentation in their record

Evidence:
1.The record for Staff #5 did not include documentation to demonstrate the individual possesses the education and certification required by the job position.
2.The record for Staff #1 did not have documentation of the required 16 hours of annual training as there was only 6 hours of training available for review.
Plan of Correction: Staff #5 will provide transcripts that state degree major and minor. by 8-30-23

Staff #1 will participate in trainings that will have them in compliance with training requirements- by 9-18-23
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services