VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers #1468
6301 Kingstowne Commons Drive
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-1400

Current Inspector: Alyssa Simons (571) 423-6392

Inspection Date: July 14, 2023

Complaint Related: 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 (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted today between 10:30am and 1:00pm. There were 83 children present, with 13 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed playing outside, doing art, eating lunch and getting ready for naptime. A total of 8 child records and 6 staff records were reviewed. 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. Contact Nancy.Radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on review of six staff records, at least every two years from the date of the first initial tuberculosis (TB) screen, staff did not submit the results of a follow up TB screening. Evidence The TB screening results in the file for staff #1 expired on 10/29/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will have their TB screening completed by next week.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review of 8 children's records, 1 does not have an address for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence The two emergency contacts for child #3 does not have an address listed.
Plan of Correction:	I will get the emergency contact information and make sure it is updated annually.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on a visual inspection, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence The bathroom in the Discovery Preschool classroom that the children use, there are diapers, diaper wipes, and boxes all over the floor. On the back wall of the Discovery Preschool classroom, black wall paper is peeling off the wall. On the side and back outdoor playground there is trash all over the ground, a ripped open trash bag, plastic cups, socks, shoes, and broken toys laying all round the area.
Plan of Correction:	The bathroom and playground will be cleaned up immediately. I put a work order in for the peeling wallpaper.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on a visual inspection, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence The door to the laundry area, which contained cleaning materials, was unlocked making the hazardous substances accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The laundry room will always be locked. All staff will be told again about keeping the door locked.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Description:	Based on review of 8 children's records, the center did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date for two records. Evidence The required information for child #1 was last reviewed on 6/12/2021. The required information for child #2 was last reviewed on 8/17/2021.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure all children's required information is reviewed with a parent annually.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation children's hands were not washed with soap and running water after toileting. Staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence Staff in the Discovery Preschool classroom did not wash their hand before or after a diaper change. Children did not wash their hands after a diaper change.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will be spoked to today. All staff will be retrained on hand washing procedures.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence Staff in the Discovery Preschool classroom did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each diaper change. The paper the child was laying on was changed and the surface was sprayed with soap and water, but was not sanitized after each use.
Plan of Correction:	I will speak with staff today, All staff will be retrained on diapering procedures.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-G
Description:	Based on review of emergency procedures, an emergency evacuation drill was not conducted every month and does not include the required documentation. Evidence An emergency evacuation drill was not conducted in the months of February and March 2023. The documentation of emergency drills does not include the method used for notification of the drill, problems encountered or weather conditions.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure all fire drills on conducted monthly and all required information is included