VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Center
29 Green Spring Drive
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-2827

Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: Feb. 15, 2022

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 (22VAC40-191) 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Technical Assistance:

Provided consultation on: 1) ensuring playground equipment is free from rust, extruding bolts 2) ensuring there is adequate mulch under and around playground equipment fall zones 3) ensuring broken playground toys/bike handles are repaired and/or discarded 4) ensuring that the diapering area has a leakproof, (ie lined with a trash bag or similar item) covered, receptacle for soiled linens 5) children shall be encouraged to feed themselves; children should learn how to use utensils to feed themselves

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm with staff. There were 119 children, ranging from four months to 5 years of age, present with 19 staff supervising. Children were observed playing, preparing for lunch, eating lunch, preparing for nap and napping. Lunch served today was: chicken and rice, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit and milk. Five children's records and five staff records were reviewed. Five medications and authorization forms were reviewed and in compliance. The emergency drill log was reviewed and in compliance. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or donna.liberman@doe.virginia.gov. Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 4:00pm on Tuesday, 3/8/2022. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that out of state background checks were not completed as required. Evidence: The record for staff #2, (date of hire: 9/22/2021) who indicated they lived out of state in the past five years, did not contain documentation of an Out of State Sex Offender Registry check or an Out Of State Criminal History Name Check prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	Staff stated they have already requested the missing background checks.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review of five child records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #2 did not contain the name, address or phone number for a second emergency contact or documentation of health information as required by 8VAC20-780-140. The records for child #1 and child #4 did not contain documentation of health information as required by 8VAC20-780-150.
Plan of Correction:	Will ask the parents for the missing information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	Based on observation, and staff interview, not all medication was stored in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: two emergency medications were stored in a plastic bag inside a backpack hanging on a hook near the exit door to the playground in the two's class.
Plan of Correction:	Medication was moved to a locked storage bag during the inspection.