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KinderCare Learning Centers #000049

Inspection · 2024-11-15

Date
2024-11-15
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

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on November 15, 2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 8:30am and ended at 12:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 80 children present and 14 staff. The inspector reviewed 7 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on November 22, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

13
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-E
The center is required to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

The immunization record for Child #4, age 3, who has been enrolled for over two years, has not been updated since enrollment.
The immunization record for Child #6, age 4, who has been enrolled for over 3 years, has not been updated since enrollment.
Plan of Correction: We will get updated immunization records for each child.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

Staff #3 completed a TB screening 17 days after expiration of the last screening. Staff #5 completed a TB screening 16 days after expiration of the last screening.
Plan of Correction: We will be sure to have the TB tests completed before expiration moving forward.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center inside are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

-A broken fingerguard with protruding screws was found on the door to the restroom in the Preschool classroom.
-Chipping paint was found on the windowsills in the Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, and School Age classrooms. Peeling paint was on the restroom door in the Pre-K B classroom.
-The drain cover in the Pre-K B restroom floor was rusted.
-Baseboard was coming off in the Pre-K classroom.
-A broken fingerguard was on the door in the School Age classroom leading to the playground.
Plan of Correction: A work order has already been put in for each item and will be corrected.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

-Two bottles of glass cleaner and two bottles of disinfectant were in a bottom cabinet with a broken lock under the sink area in the Pre-K classroom.
-One bottle of disinfectant and one bottle of restroom cleaner were in an unlocked top cabinet in the Pre-K B restroom.
-An unlocked bottom cabinet under the sink in the School Age classroom contained a bottle of glass cleaner, oven and grill cleaner, and a hand soap refill labeled ?keep out of reach of children.?
-An unlocked cabinet on the diaper changing table in the Toddler classroom contained surface cleaner, adhesive remover, disinfectant, and restroom cleaner.
Plan of Correction: All hazardous items will be kept locked away.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
The center shall maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated in each room or area where children are present.

The allergy list in the Pre-K classroom was dated 7/2024 and was not the most recent which was 11/2024.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure the most updated allergy list is posted in every classroom.
Standard 8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.

The record for Child #1 was not dated to document if it has been updated annually.
Plan of Correction: We will be sure to have the required information dated.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-J
The center must ensure there is at least twelve inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs.

Two children were asleep in cribs in the Infant classroom and were only spaced two inches apart at one end and four inches apart at the other end.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure the cribs are properly spaced.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-A
Over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.

One diaper cream in the Discovery classroom expired 2/2024, one diaper cream in the Preschool bathroom expired 2/2024, and two diaper creams in the Pre-K B restroom expired 2/2024 and 9/2024.
Plan of Correction: The diaper creams will be removed and expiration dates will be checked frequently.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-B
The center is required to keep sunscreen in a place inaccessible to children under five years of age.

An unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Preschool classroom contained over 10 bottles of sunscreen.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure these items are kept inaccessible.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
The center is required to keep diaper ointments or creams in a place inaccessible to children.

An unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Preschool classroom contained over 10 diaper creams. An unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the Toddler classroom contained 8 diaper creams.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure these items are kept inaccessible.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-D
The center is required to keep insect repellant in a place inaccessible to children.

An unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Preschool classroom contained insect repellant.
Plan of Correction: We will ensure these items are kept inaccessible.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-E
Prepared infant formula must be dated and labeled with the child's name.

Three bottles belonging to one child and three belonging to another were not dated in the Infant room.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure every bottle is labeled with a name and date.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

The record for Child #5, enrolled for 1 year and 2 months, was missing documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.
Plan of Correction: We will be sure to complete the proof of birth.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services