VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Center #75122
7136 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 971-2793

Current Inspector: Mark Davis (804) 629-7103

Inspection Date: July 9, 2019 and July 11, 2019

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:

A complaint investigation was initiated on July 9, 2019 with another local agency and ended on July 11, 2019 regarding a two year old child with bruises on the leg. Interviews were conducted, and documentation and was reviewed. There was not a preponderance of evidence to support the allegation regarding child abuse and neglect. However, there are seven non-complaint related violations that are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Anansa Archer-Hicks at 703-268-3295 or anansa.archer-hicks@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, 1 child's record did not contain documentation of all required information. Evidence: Child #1's record did not contain documentation of an address for the second emergency contact person, and documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record as required by 22 VAC 40-185-420 E 3. The most recent documented parental acknowledgement of up-to-date information was dated 1/20/2018.
Plan of Correction:	The child no longer attends the center.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, 1 of 4 staff members did not have the required staff records. Evidence: On 7/9/2019, the center did not have documentation of any of the required records for Staff B.
Plan of Correction:	The employee is no longer employed here. A complete file was available and reviewed by the inspector on the second visit.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-340-C
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on center observation, the center did not ensure that there is always an immediately available staff member, volunteer, or other employee with direct means for communication between the program leader and the staff member. Evidence: On 7/9/2019, from approximately 1:30pm-2:15pm, Staff A was in a classroom, counted in staff-to-children ratio, and there was no immediately available staff member with direct means of communication between the two of them.
Plan of Correction:	We have re-worked the staff schedule so that there is always a manager available.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-B
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, 1 of 4 staff records did not contain documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: On 7/9/2019, Staff B's (date of hire: 3/13/2018) record did not contain documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation.
Plan of Correction:	The employee is no longer employed here. A complete file was available and reviewed by the inspector on the second visit.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, 1 of 4 staff records did not contain documentation of central registry findings. Evidence: On 7/9/19, Staff B's (date of hire: 3/13/2018) record did not contain documentation of central registry findings.
Plan of Correction:	The employee is no longer employed here. A complete file was available and reviewed by the inspector on the second visit.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, 1 of 4 staff records did not contain documentation of completed fingerprint results. Evidence: On 7/9/19, Staff B's (date of hire: 3/13/2018) record did not contain documentation of completed fingerprint results.
Plan of Correction:	The employee is no longer employed here. A complete file was available and reviewed by the inspector on the second visit.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, 1 of 4 staff records did not include documentation of out-of-state central registry findings. Evidence: On 7/11/2019, Staff B's sworn disclosure statement indicated that the employee has lived in the state of Kentucky within the last 5 years, and Staff B's record did not contain documentation of a central registry request or findings for the state of Kentucky.
Plan of Correction:	The employee is no longer employed here. A complete file was available and reviewed by the inspector on the second visit.