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KinderCare Learning Centers #300874

Inspection · 2024-08-06

Date
2024-08-06
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

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on August 6, 2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:30am and ended at 2:30pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 103 children present and 19 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 6 staff records on site. 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 August 21, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

10
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on record review, the center did not ensure a national fingerprint check was obtained prior to employment.

Evidence:
-Staff #2 (date of hire 6/13/24) did not have fingerprint check results until 6/20/24.
-Staff #5 (date of hire 6/4/24) did not have fingerprint check results until 6/11/24.
-Staff #6 (date of hire 6/17/24) did not have fingerprint check results until 7/31/24.
Plan of Correction: Being more precise and aware making sure all fingerprints are received back before start date.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-3
Based on record review, the center did not
ensure a central registry request was
submitted prior to employment.

Evidence:
-The central registry request was not submitted
for Staff #1 (date of hire 9/6/23) until 7/22/24.
-The central registry request was not submitted for Staff #6 (date of hire 6/17/24) until 7/19/24.
Plan of Correction: Making sure central registry is submitted before employee start date.
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations before a child attends.

Evidence:
Child #1 (date of enrollment 2/26/24) does not have record of immunizations.
Plan of Correction: Being upfront with parent about not allowing a child to start without all completed paperwork.
-Received immunizations
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of tuberculosis screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.

Evidence:
-Staff #2 (date of hire 6/13/24) had a TB test completed on 7/30/24.
Plan of Correction: Making sure all TB screening is completed in the proper time frame before start date.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas of the center inside were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence:
-Peeling paint was located on the back door and windowsill in the Pre-K classroom.
-Peeling paint was located along the window trim in the Preschool B classroom.
Plan of Correction: Put in a work order for maintenance to come fix.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-J
Based on interview, the center did not ensure
injury prevention procedures were updated at
least annually.

Evidence:
The center director stated they have not done
a review annually of injuries or update the injury prevention procedures.
Plan of Correction: Update injury prevention procedure and created binder. Updated injury prevention plan reviewed with staff.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation, the center did not
ensure a current written list of children?s
allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions
was kept confidential in each room.

Evidence:
-The allergies and dietary restrictions in the Preschool A classroom were visible on sticky notes posted in the classroom.
-The names of children and their allergies were written on a piece of yellow paper and posted to the outside of a cabinet in the Infant B classroom.
Plan of Correction: Spoke with the teachers in 3A and Infant B classrooms. Added extra coverage to keep children's information confidential.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on document review and interview, the center did not obtain written parent authorization for diaper ointment.

Evidence:
-The written authorization for Child #5 expired on 5/24/23.
-The written authorization for Child #6 expired on 4/12/24.
-The written authorization for Child #7 expired on 4/16/24.
Plan of Correction: Spoke to parents of child #5, #6, #7. Received updated and signed forms. Spoke with teachers to be aware as well.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-A
Based on document review, the center did not have an emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility for emergencies.

Evidence:
The emergency plan contained an outdated staff list and information of those who were no longer employed at the center.
Plan of Correction: Update list of all current staff. Created EP binder.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, the center did not obtain the required information for children?s records.

Evidence:
The files for Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/13/23), Child #4 (date of enrollment 9/5/23), and Child #5 (date of enrollment 5/22/23), do not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child?s identity and age.
Plan of Correction: Received all proper documentation for Child #2, #4, #5. Updated proof of identity and age.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services