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KinderCare Learning Centers 301010

Inspection · 2024-03-27

Date
2024-03-27
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

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.
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 3/27/24 from 10:50 am to 12:35pm. There were 18 children in direct care and supervision of 8 staff members. The children were observed engaged in small group activities, completing a butterfly craft, using counting bears and eating lunch. Lunch included chicken nuggets, sweet potatoes, pears and milk. There were no children on site with allergies or medications. 5 staff records, 3 children's records, emergency drill logs, injury reports, attendance and child supervision records, and other center documents relevant to the renewal process were reviewed. The indoor and outdoor space, materials and equipment used by children was inspected to ensure compliance. 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

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for an employee within 30 days prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 4's first day of employment was 1/11/24.
2. Staff # 4's TB screening was dated 2/12/24.
Plan of Correction: All staff will have new TB test completed within 30 days prior of new employment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-D
Based on records review and staff interview, there was not at least one staff member in each grouping of children that met the qualifications for a program leader.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2 works regularly in the preschool classroom; and Staff # 3 works regularly in the Pre-K classroom.
3. A review of Staff # 2 and Staff # 3's records indicated that they do not meet the requirements for a program lead.
Plan of Correction: Every staff will complete 40 hours of continuing education courses. 16 hours will be completed within the mandated areas of continuing education, and an extra 24 hours of training will be required aligning with the requirements on page 24 of the licensing manual by May 10th.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services