VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Center #300874
5680 Oak Leather Drive
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 250-4344

Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718

Inspection Date: March 3, 2022

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 ADMINISTRATION. 8VAC20-780 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 8VAC20-780 Physical plant. 8VAC20-780 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS.

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was offered related to: Maintaining staff ratios during transition times and Child Supervision Records (CSR's).

Comments:

An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated on 3/3/22 and concluded on 3/14/22. A complaint was received by the department regarding allegations in the areas of ratios, nap time and children's injuries. 5 staff were interviewed. Classroom observations during and after nap time were made. Child Supervision Records (CSR's) and injury reports were reviewed. The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegation related to ratios not being met at nap time. Violations not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation are also listed on the violation notice. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at (571)-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, areas and furnishings in the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Preschool (3 years old) classroom: a. The home living sink was missing the bin that would serve as the sink, posing a head entrapment hazard; b. One soft child sized couch was observed to have large rips on the seat exposing the internal material; c. The seat of the second soft child sized couch was found to be detached and ripped from where it connects to the back supporting part. The gap was wide enough that a child could insert their hand in that gap. The wood inside the couch was visible to the eye. 2. Pre-K (4 years old) classroom: The home living sink was missing the bin that would serve as the sink, posing a head entrapment hazard. 3. Chipped paint was seen in the Preschool and Pre-K classrooms around the windows.
Plan of Correction:	When bins are removed for cleaning and sanitizing, ensure that openings are covered to prevent entrapment hazard (3/7/22). Couches have been removed (3/4/22). A work order has been placed for chipping paint (3/25/22)
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-L
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, at least more than half the children in the classroom were awake and off their cots, and the staff-to-children ratio was not being met. Evidence: 1. On 3/3/22, in the Pre-K classroom (4 years old) there were 13 children present with Staff # 1. 2. At 2:16 pm, while nap time was still in session, a total of 8 children were awake and observed to be getting off their cots, walking around the classroom and moving over to other cots to talk to their peers. 3. At 2:22 pm, 12 out of the 13 children present were awake. Staff # 1 was the only member in the classroom at this time. 4. When asked by the licensing inspector if another staff would be coming to assist, Staff # 1 stated that she was not sure when but another staff member was expected to come in and help. 5. At 2:31pm, when Staff # 2 was informed by the licensing inspector that all children were awake, Staff # 3 was sent to the Pre-K classroom to assist Staff # 1.
Plan of Correction:	Review naptime procedures, including steps to take when children awaken early, with teachers. Adjust schedules to allow extra assistance during naptime if needed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-E
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, occupied cots were not 12 inches apart. Evidence: On 3/3/22, there were three occupied cots by the windows in the Preschool (3 yrs old) classroom that were not 12 inches apart.
Plan of Correction:	Cots will be placed 12 inches apart.