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KinderCare Learning Centers #301130

Inspection · 2025-05-08

Date
2025-05-08
Complaint Related
Yes
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 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced inspection was initiated and completed on 05/08/2025 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 05/1/2025 relating to behavioral guidance. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.

The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and the violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-400-C
When used as a behavior guidance technique, time out must meet all requirements. Time out shall not be used with infants or toddlers. On the evening of 4/29/2025, Child #1, age 17 months, was placed in a crib for an unknown duration of time. Staff reported Child #1 was placed in the crib due to biting another child.
Plan of Correction: Management reviewed discipline policy with staff.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-P
Centers are required to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of the occurrence. Staff reported Child #2 received a minor injury. The center could not locate the record of injury for Child #2 during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center has requested the parent return the original copy of the report so that a copy can be made.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services