KinderCare Learning Center #75122
7136 Telegraph Road
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 971-2793
Current Inspector: Mark Davis (804) 629-7103
Inspection Date: Dec. 29, 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
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed Ratio requirement can change when the grouping has a younger child and ratios for under 16 months is 4 to 1.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm. There were 59 children directly supervised by 11 staff. The physical plant, 3 staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed napping and reading books. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Cynthia Ford at cynthia.ford@doe.virginia.gov or 703-479-4679.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on record review and staff interviews, it was determined the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for a staff member from the out of state where the person resides.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 who was hired on November 15, 2022 lives outside of the Commonwealth.
2. The Center has sent request but staff member has to go to have the clearance completed but the earliest appointment available is mid January.Plan of Correction: We have worked to schedule appointment but the agency stated they were well over a month behind. In the future, we will set the appointment immediately.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, it was determined area outside was not maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
1. On the playground, the center has plastic lawn edging and there were places where the bolts holding it into the ground were not flush. This poses a protrusion and/or snag hazard.Plan of Correction: We put in a work order and we will ensure children stay away from the edging until fixed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-440-E Description: Based on observation, it was determined that not all occupied cots met 12 inches of space between them.
Evidence:
1. In the preschool room, there were 4 occupied cribs that were close together and not 12 inches apart.Plan of Correction: We were willing to correct at the moment but will make sure all cots stay 12 inches apart.
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.
