VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Center 301030 B
13220 Franklin Farm Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 476-0400

Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386

Inspection Date: Feb. 14, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 2/14/2023 from 9:37am to 11:37am. At the time of entrance, 59 children were in care with 13 staff members present. Children were observed coloring a large Valentine poster as a class, listening to the teacher read a book, coloring a smiley face Valentine picture and playing with toys. The Infants were napping playing on the floor with the teachers, being held, circle time and listening to the teacher read a book. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. The site was organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. A selection of staff and children records, medications, the physical space, evacuation drill and attendance records were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on review of staff records, one staff did not complete the Preservice Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 11/08/2022) had not completed the 10 hour Preservice Training within 90 days of hire..
Plan of Correction:	Management has reviewed and corrected our onboarding process to ensure all staff training documents are obtained in the proper time frame. Staff #1 file was corrected on February 16, 2023
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the areas and equipment outside of the center, were not main- tained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, a decorative racoon was torn/cracked and coming off the tree play structure.
Plan of Correction:	Playground equipment has been covered and management has placed a work order to get the play structure repaired
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, hazardous substanceswere not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler A classroom 3 cleaning bottles under the changing table were not kept locked. The staff stated there was a work order in to repair the sliding door.
Plan of Correction:	Management have met with and completed the Hazard Communication Program training with all staff members. Classroom cleaning guides have been reviewed and reposted. Staff have acknowledged that all chemicals must be locked and inaccessible to children at all times. Management contacted the facilities team regarding all open work orders
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-C
Description:	Based on observation, when using diaper ointments and creams, all requirements were not met. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler A classroom, diaper creams were under the changing table and were accessible to children. The sliding cabinet was not locked.
Plan of Correction:	Management have met with and completed 2/14/2023 the Hazard Communication Program training with all staff members. Staff have acknowledged that all topical oinments and diaper creams must be locked and inaccessible to children at all times. Management contacted the facilities team regarding all open work orders