VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Center #344
801 Locust Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 471-1191

Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827

Inspection Date: July 17, 2019

Complaint Related: 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. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

Discussion was held on the topics of current enrollment, current staffing, and the placement of cots during nap time. Staff were reminded to avoid placing a cot directly under the shelves that contain the cubbies and where coats are hung.

Comments:

The following inspection took place between the hours of 10 am through 3 pm. Today, I met with the Staff of the KinderCare Learning Center #344 located in Herndon, Virginia. At the start of this unannounced monitoring inspection there were a total of 48 children with 6 staff; good ratios in all 5 rooms. A total of 5 children?s files and 5 staff files were reviewed. The children were engaged in the following: art, center activities within their room, journals, infant play on mats, diapering, hand washing, lunch, nap time, and other organized activities. If you should have any future questions, please call or send an e-mail. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-130-B
Description:	Based on review and interview, 1 of 5 children's files reviewed indicated that the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two years. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (07/17/2019), the most current immunization page on file for Child #1 was dated - 01/07/2019. 2. On the date of inspection, Child #1 was under the age of two years. 3. Staff #3 stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection) that this documentation has yet to be obtained.
Plan of Correction:	This documentation shall be updated and placed on file.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on review, 1 of 5 children's files reviewed indicated that not all of the required documentation was contained within each child's record. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (07/17/19), the Proof of Identification was not available for review for Child #1. The start date for Child #1 was listed as 01/03/2019. 2. The Health information as required by 22 VAC40-185-130 through 22 VAC40-185-150 was not available for Child #5. The start date for Child #5 was listed as 01/22/2019.
Plan of Correction:	All applicable parents shall be contacted and the information shall be placed on file.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-210-A-2
Description:	Based on review and interview, 1 of 5 staff files reviewed indicated that the educational qualifications could not be established. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (07/17/2019), the educational documentation for Staff #2 were not available for review. 2. Staff #2 stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection) that the educational documentation were in the process of being translated for the center.
Plan of Correction:	This translation, as well as an assessment of Staff #2 education equivalency for this country shall be determined and placed on file.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (07/17/2019), in the Toddler room, a blue climber was observed with a frayed corner. 2. In the 2's and in the 3's room, the corners of the shelving units were chipped. Pieces have broken off and has exposed sharp edges on some corners. 3. In the 3's room, 2 of 20 chairs showed signs of rusting. 4. In the 4's room, the ceiling on the left side of the room has a visible crack in the form of a oval. 5. in the 4's room, 2 of 3 of the smaller vents located near or on the ceiling have what appears to be black dust/dirt. 6. In the second bathroom located in the hallway, the ceiling light was out. 7. Outside on school age playground, the siding below the windows to the School-Age room has warped and has come away from the wall. 8. Outside on school age playground, 2 of 5 tricycles had front tires that were cracked and/or damaged.
Plan of Correction:	1. Will be replaced. 2. Will be replaced. 3. Will be replaced. 4. Will be repaired. 5. Will be cleaned. 6. Will be repaired. 7. Will be repaired. 8. Will be removed and replaced.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, a child's hands were not washed after their diaper was changed. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (07/17/19), within the 2's room, Staff #5 did not wash the hands of Child #2 after their diaper was changed. 2. Staff was observed washing their own hands.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected on the date of inspection. Staff was alerted to this error and washed the hands of Child #2.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-570-E
Description:	Based on observation and interview, prepared infant formula, that was refrigerated, was not labeled with the correct date. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (07/17/2019), 4 of 15 bottles contained within the Infant room refrigerator were labeled with the date of 7/16 and not today's date. 2. These mislabeled bottles were for Child #1. 3. Staff #1 stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection) that these bottles were dropped off this morning by the Parent of Child #1.
Plan of Correction:	Will return to parent.