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KinderCare Learning Centers #301130

Inspection · 2024-08-27

Date
2024-08-27
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Charles Perkins
(703) 309-3963
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 8/27/2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:05am and ended at 2:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 55 children present and 13 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 4 staff records on site. This inspection included document review, 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.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on record review, the center did not obtain for 2 of 5 children's records reviewed, documentation that the child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of the child's first date of attendance.

Evidence:
1. Child #4 began attending the child day center on 7/8/2024. The physical examination in the record for Child #4 was dated 8/20/2024, more than 30 days following the child's first date of attendance.
2. Child #5 began attending the child day center on 4/15/2024. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction: The center will request a physical from the parents.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean and safe condition.

Evidence:
1. Cracked concrete was observed under the basketball goal and near a shaded area with picnic tables on the playground. The cracked concrete created uneven surfaces.
2. Pieces of an infant mobile were observed laying on the ground creating a tripping hazard.
3. Multiple water tables were observed with dirty water.
5. Pieces of trash were observed throughout the playground.
Plan of Correction: A workorder has been placed regarding the cracked concrete. The center will implement a plan for staff to check the playground each morning.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on record review, a written care plan 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 was not obtained for one child with a diagnosed food allergy.

Evidence:
1. Child #4 was diagnosed with a food allergy. The record for Child #4 did not contain a written care plan.
Plan of Correction: The center will follow up with the parent to request the care plan.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services