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KinderCare Learning Centers 301010

Inspection · 2021-10-07

Date
2021-10-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Stephanie Salvatori
(571) 389-0980
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

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
20 Access to minor?s records
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program.
A renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on 10/7/21. The director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 21 children present, ranging in ages from infants to 4 years old, with 8 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies, and nutrition. There were no medications on site. A virtual review of the physical space and the playground was completed. A total of 3 child records, including children's allergy chart and 4 staff records were reviewed. Emergency supplies and drill records were reviewed. Children were observed on the playground, listening to a story while waiting for lunch. The lunch menu included spaghetti with mixed veggies, pineapples and milk.
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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations

5
Standard 22VAC40-185-160-A
Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for each staff within 21 days of hire.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1's hire date was 5/21/21.
2. Staff # 1's TB screening was dated 8/13/21.
Plan of Correction: All employees TB test will be taken with in 30 days of start date of employment
Standard 22VAC40-185-210-A-1
Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not have a program lead qualified staff in each classroom.
Evidence:
1. It was observed that Staff # 2 was the only staff working in the Toddler classroom.
2. Staff # 3 stated that Staff # 2 was the designated person to work in the Toddler room.
3. Staff # 2's documents indicated that she did not meet the required qualifications to be a program lead.
Plan of Correction: Assistant Teacher is taking necessary training to become lead teacher. In the meantime, assistant director/ center director that is qualified as lead will work with her in her classroom
Standard 22VAC40-185-270-A
Based on observation, areas outside the center were not maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence: The pour in place resilient surfacing on the playground used by the children was showing signs of wear and tear. The surface had tears in at least two different spots.
Plan of Correction: I have requested 10/16/2021 a new work order to repair all cracks in the playground foam
Standard 22VAC40-185-290-3
Based on observation, electric outlets were not covered by protective covers.
Evidence: One electric outlet in the Two's classroom was left uncovered after use.
Plan of Correction: The teacher covered the outlet during the inspection.
Standard 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4
Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results for out of state central registry searches within 45 days of employment, for employees that have lived outside of Virginia in the last five years.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 5/21/21.
2. Staff # 4's first day of employment was 7/30/21.
3. Staff # 5's first day of employment at this center was 5/23/21. Staff # 3 stated that Staff # 4 transferred from another KinderCare center.
4. Records for all three staff indicated that they have lived in Maryland in the last five years.
5. The following information shows that the center did not obtain central registry results for each of these staff within 45 days of employment: a. Records indicated that the first request for all three staff was sent on 3/2/21. The center did not conduct a follow up with the agency when no results were obtained at 45 days. b. Staff # 3 stated that she mailed out new requests for each of these staff on 7/28/21. Repeatedly, the center did not conduct a follow up when no results were obtained by 45 days, again. c. A third request was mailed for Staff # 1 on 9/23/21.
Plan of Correction: All employees background checks will not exceed 45 days without contact to the agency for results. The licensing inspector will be notified as soon as the results have been received.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services