KinderCare Learning Centers 301010
4287 Buckman Road
Alexandria, VA 22309
(571) 569-4069
Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718
Inspection Date: Sept. 23, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was offered related to: diaper disposal; background checks; staff records.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/23/22. There were 31 children present, with 7 staff supervising. The children were observed playing outdoors, learning about fruits and veggies during circle time; and eating lunch. The lunch menu included macaroni and cheese, green beans, pineapples and milk. 3 children's records, 3 staff records, attendance and emergency drill records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of an out of state central registry for employees that have resided outside of Virginia within the last five years.
Evidence: Staff # 5?s record indicated that she has lived in Maryland within the last 5 years. A central registry for Maryland was not obtained for Staff # 5.Plan of Correction: Will request for copy. Submitted new one.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on record review, the center did not obtain a complete Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) for each employee before the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 4?s first day of employment was 3/21/22.
2. A complete SDS was not obtained for Staff # 4.Plan of Correction: Completed. Sent from center transferred from.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on records review, the center did not obtain result of a Virginia central registry finding for an employee within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 4?s first day of employment was 3/21/22.
2. Staff # 4?s record had written documentation that her VA central registry request was submitted on 3/17/22.
3. The results were not obtained and a follow up was not completed by the center to check on the status of the search results.Plan of Correction: Already completed, sent from center, transferred from; will all be completed 1st day of employ.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on records review, the center did not obtain a subsequent Tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from each employee.
Evidence: Staff # 4?s most recent TB screening was dated 2/17/20; and expired on 2/17/22.Plan of Correction: Completed. Doctor appointment made for update test.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Description: Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not follow its own policies and procedures that are required by the standards.
Evidence:
1. The center?s policies for the Child Supervision Records states that ?Staff members responsible for the children must keep the CSR accurate and current at all times?.
2. On 9/23/22, a review of the CSR for the 4?s classroom showed that Staff # 1 was not signed in where staff is required to enter their time in and time out information. Staff # 1 stated that he had arrived before 8:30 am.
3. Staff # 2 was also working in the 4?s classroom but did not sign in the time of her arrival. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2 had arrived when Staff # 3 left on her break which was around 10:30 am.
4. A review of the CSR for the 2?s and Toddler classroom showed that Staff # 3 had signed in for both classrooms but the times were overlapping, making It unclear which classroom she was actually in. Staff # 3 was signed into the Toddler?s CSR from 6:49 am to 8:16 am. Staff # 3 was also signed into the Two?s CSR from 7:02 am to 8:10 am.Plan of Correction: All staff retrained on CSR (9/26/22). Manager will check CSRs for compliance (9am, 10:30 am, 2:30pm).
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain two written reference checks for employees prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 5 stated that Staff # # 6?s first day of employment was 12/20/21.
2. Staff # 6?s record had written documentation of her start date as 12/20/21.
3. Staff # 6?s reference checks were completed on 1/11/22.Plan of Correction: Staff files will be audited on the 1st and 15th of each month. References will be checked 1st day of on site.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas inside the building were not maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence: Peeling paint was found in the 3?s classroom by the sink and the entrance door.Plan of Correction: Work order put in and D2 notified for completion on 9/30/22.
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.
