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KinderCare Learning Centers #000049

Inspection · 2023-12-27

Date
2023-12-27
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sarah Zirzow
(703) 479-4675
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 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/27/2023 between the hours of approximately 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. There were 52 children present, ranging in ages from4 months to 7 years, with 8 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 3 child records and 3 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. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

7
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on record review, the center did not ensure that fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter was obtained every five years for employees.
Evidence:
1) The record for Staff #2 had a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter dated 09/21/2018.
Plan of Correction: Staff scheduled appointment to complete fingerprints.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on record review, the center did not ensure that employees obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years.
Evidence:
1) The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #2 was dated 02/16/2021.
Plan of Correction: Have staff make appointment for Tb.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation, the center did not ensure to maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the allergy list available for review on Early Foundations Preschool room was dated 09/20/2022. The allergy list available for review on Discovery Preschool room was dated 03/2023.
Plan of Correction: Have monthly allergy list accessible.
Standard 8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Based on record review, the center did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.
Evidence:
1) The most recent review of the emergency information documented in the record for Child #1 was dated 09/16/2021.
Plan of Correction: Parents confirmed numbers and addresses are up-to-date.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-L
Based on observation and interview with staff, the center did not ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1) Medication was observed being stored in a lower compartment of a desk in the lobby area. This compartment was not locked and did not have a locking mechanism to prevent access by children.
2) Staff #4 confirmed that the compartment where the medication was kept did not have a locking mechanism.
Plan of Correction: Bought lockbox for medication.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1) The record for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain the addresses for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
2) The record for Child #1 did not contain the work phone number for one parent and the first date of attendance.
Plan of Correction: Addresses and phone number information was requested and updated in the records.
*First date of attendance shall be included.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #1 (Start date 08/23/2021) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Plan of Correction: Obtain references.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services