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KinderCare Education LLC - Pump Road

Inspection · 2024-09-16

Date
2024-09-16
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Jennifer Moore
(540) 430-0384
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)
20 Access to minors records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/2024. The on-site inspection began at approximately 9:15 am and ended at 1:32 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 85 children present and 17 staff. The inspector reviewed 8 children?s records and 8 staff records on-site and 4 officer records electronically on the same date. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, interviews, 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 deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 9/24/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

6
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on a review of eight staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation must have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.

Evidence:
1. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 9/9/2024) contained a TB screening dated 7/30/2024.
2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening had not been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
Plan of Correction: make sure all staff do not start without proper paperwork completed
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-I
Based on a review of eight staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of orientation training was kept by the center for one staff in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include: 1. Name of staff; 2. Training topics; 3. Training delivery method; 4. The entity or individual providing training; and 5. The date of training.

Evidence:
1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 8/28/2024) contained a blank orientation template form.
2. Administration stated that orientation was completed but not documented.
Plan of Correction: make sure all orientation forms are signed on 1st day of employment
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
REPEAT VIOLATION

Based on observation and interview, 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. A rusted metal lock was observed on a shed in the preschool playground. The shed also had an area of chipped paint and splintering wood.
2. Administration acknowledged that the area required maintenance.
Plan of Correction: remove rusted lock piece
have wood and paint repaired
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-G
Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain documentation of emergency evacuation drills as required.

Evidence:
1. An evacuation drill was not documented in August of 2024.
2. Administration stated that the drill was conducted but not documented.
Plan of Correction: make sure all required drills are logged appropriately
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on a review of 8 child records and interview, the center did not ensure to have a written care plan for one child with a diagnosed food allergy, 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.

Evidence:
1. The record of child #8 (date of attendance: 3/15/2023) contained an official medical record where the physician indicated that the child had diagnosed food allergies. The parent also documented the food allergies. The record did not contain a written care plan.
2. Administration acknowledged that the center did not have an allergy care plan for the child.
Plan of Correction: making sure to read through child's record and be sure all required allergies are with care plans
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on a review of eight staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one record contained information to be kept at the center about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities and a name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency

Evidence:
1. the record of staff #4 (date of employment: 8/28/2024) did not contain the health information and emergency contact.
2. Administration acknowledged that the information was missing from the record.
Plan of Correction: make sure all staff do not start without proper paperwork completed
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services