KinderCare Learning Centers #344
801 Locust Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 471-1191
Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827
Inspection Date: Nov. 29, 2022 and Dec. 6, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/29/2022 between the hours of approximately 10:45 am and 1:15 pm. There were 29 children present, ranging in ages from 6 months to 4 years, with 6 staff supervising.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 4 child records and 3 staff 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. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of negative tuberculosis (Tb) screening for each employee met all requirements.
Evidence:
1) The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The Tb screening form in Staff #3's record (start date 06/16/2022) was dated 1/10/2022, more than 30 calendar days of the date of employment.Plan of Correction: A new Tb screening was completed on 12/02/2022 and the results were submitted to the Licensing Inspector.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that employees obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years.
Evidence:
1) A current Tb screening was due for Staff #2. The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #2 was dated 07/09/2020.Plan of Correction: A new Tb screening was completed on 12/02/2022 and the results were submitted to the Licensing Inspector.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the light fixture in the girls' bathroom was not working resulting in the bathroom not having proper illumination.Plan of Correction: The center director stated that the light fixture was fixed on the afternoon of 11/29/2022 after the inspector's visit.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation and interview with staff, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1) In the date of inspection, in the infant room, the lower compartment of the diaper changing table was not locked. Inside of this compartment, the inspector observed cleaning products and diaper creams.
2) One staff person in the room stated that the lock that they were using was broken.Plan of Correction: Lock was already installed. Teachers to make sure to use it all the time.
Standard #: 8VAC20-820-120-E-2 Description: Based on review of required posted documents, the center did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, inspection findings report that was posted was dated 01/27/2022. The most recent inspection of the facility was conducted on 06/06/2022.Plan of Correction: Document was replaced back at the posted area.
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.