VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Center - Fox Chase
2900 Fox Chase Lane
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 744-6814

Current Inspector: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367

Inspection Date: Feb. 15, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on February 15, 2023 from approximately 11:30 am to 12:30 pm . There were 74 children in attendance and a total of 15 staff present. 7 staff records and 6 children?s records were viewed electronically. All areas of the center were observed including classrooms, bathrooms, and the playground. The children were observed singing songs, playing outside, and eating lunch, while the licensing inspector was on-site. Violations were cited as a result of this inspection. Please complete the plan of correction and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today, 03/1/2023. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again, and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measure(s).

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on records review the center failed to obtain a criminal history fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #5, date of employment 10/03/22, contained a criminal history fingerprint check dated 10/13/22. 2) The record for staff #2, date of employment 1/23/23, contained a criminal history fingerprint check dated, 02/10/23.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "management will ensure that all documents are received and dated with appropriate timeframes before starting training and completing hiring."
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not obtain results of a check of the out-of-state sex offender registry prior to employment for each employee and did not request an out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent by the end of the 30th day of employment for each employee who has resided in any other state in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for staff #5, date of employment 10/03/22, contained documentation of a sworn disclosure that indicated staff #5 lived in another state in the past 5 years. Staff #5?s record did not contain documentation of a sex offender check or a central registry check for the state. Administration acknowledged the sex offender registry check was not done prior to employment and the central registry check was not mailed by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "management will ensure that all appropriate documents are completed and received within applicable timeframes upon hire."
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on review of records, the center failed to ensure that a sworn statement is completed prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #2, date of employment 1/23/23, contained a sworn statement dated 1/25/23.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "management will ensure that all documents are received and dated with appropriate timeframes."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and no sooner than 30 days prior to the date of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1, date of employment 12/6/22, contained a tuberculosis screening dated 10/18/22.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "management will ensure that all TB screenings will be completed within 30 days of start date."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that staff complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #7, date of employment 08/22/22, contained a VDOE orientation dated 02/26/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "management will ensure that Virginia Pre-Service will be completed upon onboarding."
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the center did not document monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: The drill log did not document a drill during the months of November or September 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Per the Director "a calendar has been established to ensure drills are completed every month."