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KinderCare Learning Center at College Park

Inspection · 2024-01-10

Date
2024-01-10
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Adrianna Walden
(757) 404-2487
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 01/10/2024. There were 76 children present and 8 staff. A tour of the facility was conducted, in addition to a record review and interviews with staff. The Inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks to include a central registry check within 30 days of employment.

Evidence:
Staff #1, hired 07/19/2022 did not have documentation of having the results of central registry check.
Plan of Correction: Staff #1 was transferred from a siter school. The director is checking with that school for the background check. If the center does not have a copy, a new central registry check will be send for Staff #1.
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-B
(Repeat Violation) Based on record review the center did not ensure the center had an annual inspection from the health department.
Evidence:
The last health inspection conducted at the center was dated 02/07/2022. The director confirmed it was the last inspection by looking it up on the health department's website.
Plan of Correction: The permit has been paid, however no-one has come out to do the inspection. The director will contact the health department and the health inspector to schedule an inspection as soon as possible. Contact with the health department will be documented.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment were maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
1. Throughout the building there was peeling paint on the doors and door frames.
2. In the toddler room there was a missing floor tile in front of the changing table.
3. In the infant room a miniature refrigerator which was elevated on a platform above the sink/food area, was not secured
a. The platform bottom that held the refrigerator was warped and the particle board was peeling and separating.
b. The platform holding the refrigerator was uneven and appeared to be tilted forward.
Plan of Correction: Work orders have been placed for all physical plant issues. The director will follow-up with maintenance on the status of when the work will be completed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-J
Based on observation the center did not ensure all the space requirements for cribs were met.
Evidence:
There were 3 babies observed sleeping in cribs. None of the 3 cribs had at least 12 inches of space between all sides of the crib and one of the cribs did not have at least 30 inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib.
Plan of Correction: The director plans to reconfigure the placement of the cribs in the classroom to ensure they are meeting the space requirements when occupied.
Standard 8VAC20-780-450-A
Based on observation the center did not ensure during the designated rest period, the children's cots consisted of a top and bottom cover.

Evidence:
In the twos classroom there were 8 children observed napping with no bottom cover. The Staff confirmed that they did not have any sheets to put on the cots. The director confirmed the center did not have enough sheets to cover the cots.
Plan of Correction: The sheets that specifically fit the cots used in the center are on backorder. Alternative sheets have been ordered and the center is waiting for the shipment to arrive.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services