KinderCare Learning Centers at Blacksburg South
1301 Rugby Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 552-1469
Current Inspector: Julia Kimbrough (804) 921-7596
Inspection Date: March 31, 2022
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
? 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
? 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
? 8VAC20-780 Programs.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A complaint inspection was initiated on 03/31/22 concerning an allegation made concerning administration of the center. This complaint investigation was conducted with two local agencies. Interviews with staff, record review, and an on-site inspection were conducted. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staffing and supervision, programming, and staff qualifications and training.
The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law and violations were issued and were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on policy review and interviews, the licensee failed to ensure that the center?s activities services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center?s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.
1. The KinderCare Education (KCE) employee handout on Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Reporting Guidelines states that as mandated reporters of suspected abuse or neglect, you are required to directly report to the local child protection agency or local law enforcement agency if you reasonably suspect a child had experienced abuse or neglect. KCE policy also requires you to immediately report your concerns to your manager, but this in addition to and not in lieu of your requirement to make a direct report to the local child protection agency or local law enforcement agency.
2. Child #1 reported to staff #1 an incident of suspected abuse. Staff #1 shared it with staff #3 who was I the classroom on the day of the reportable offense. Staff #1 and staff #3 reported the suspected abuse to staff #2 and did not report it to the local department of social services, per the center?s corporate policy. Neither staff #1, staff #2, nor staff #3 reported the suspected abuse to the local department of social services as per the center?s corporate policy.Plan of Correction: The district manager will review policies with the center director. The center director will ensure that all staff are trained on mandated reporting and company policy upon hire.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-B Complaint related: No Description: Based on interviews, the center failed to report any suspected child abuse in accordance with the Code of Virginia.
Evidence: Child #1 reported to staff #1 an incident of suspected abuse. Staff #1 shared it with staff #3 who was in the classroom the day of the reportable offense. Staff #1 and staff #3 reported the suspected abuse to staff #2. Staff #2 stated she would make the report to the local department of social services that day or the next day. Neither staff #1, staff #2, nor staff #3 reported the suspected child abuse to the local department of social services. Staff #1 reported the matter to the local department of social services in March 2022 which was 15 months after the initial report from the child.Plan of Correction: The center director will hold a staff training on mandated reporting and company policies to ensure all current staff are knowledgeable on reporting and company policies.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
