KinderCare Learning Center #301044
4381 Kevin Walker Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 680-2244
Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352
Inspection Date: Sept. 22, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Comments:
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An unannounced joint inspection was conducted with the local department of social services to investigate a self-reported incident regarding behavioral guidance and a forbidden action. The onsite inspection was conducted September 22, 2022 from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm. Based on evidence obtained through multiple interviews and a review of documentation, the self-reported incident was substantiated. A violation notice was issued as a result of this inspection. An exit interview was conducted on 10/18/2022. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-400-B Description: Based on staff interviews, the facility failed to provide behavioral guidance that is constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior. Evidence: on 9/13/2022 between approximately 3:00-3:30 pm, staff #1 and staff #2 repeatedly yelled at child #1 (age 4) in the restroom, when the child's urine accidently got on the wall. Staff reportedly yelled, "You peed on the wall! You peed on the wall!" Child #1 was crying and stating "I did not pee on the wall." Plan of Correction: Involved staff were retrained on 9/23/22, and on 10/10/22 the entire staff was retrained on acceptable behavioral guidance, appropriate voices, and appropriate touches to use when needed to redirect children.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-7 Description: Based on staff interviews, it was determined that staff used a forbidden action - punishment for toileting accidents. Evidence: on 9/13/2022 between approximately 3:00-3:30 pm, staff #2 grabbed child #1 (age 4) by the wrist, placing the child's hand on a wall that was wet with urine, and wiping the child's hand all over the urine while yelling, "You peed on the wall! You don?t pee on the wall!" Plan of Correction: Staff #2 was terminated.
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.
