VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers #631
2300 Soapstone Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 476-4710

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: April 12, 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. 8VAC20-820 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:

Discussed with Director: How an agency should respond when receiving an "unable to determine/adequate information is not available" letter from OBI.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 4/12/2023 from 10:45 am-3:30 pm. There were 93 children supervised by 12 direct care staff. The physical plant, 6 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, playing outside, and eating lunch. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that not all background checks were repeated every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent sworn statement on file for Staff #3 is dated 9/21/2017.
Plan of Correction:	update sworn statements.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, a sworn statement was not completed prior to first day of employment. Evidence: There was no documentation of a sworn statement for staff #5 (DOH: 11/14/2022).
Plan of Correction:	Check started file for sworn statement.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain the results of a central registry check by end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: There was no documentation of central registry results for staff #1 (DOH: 12/27/2021), staff #3 (DOH: 11/14/2004) staff #4 (DOH: 6/15/2022), staff #5 (DOH: 11/14/2022), and staff #6 (DOH: 3/16/2022).
Plan of Correction:	Will follow up every 30 days if the registry is not received.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on a record review and interview, two of five staff records did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for staff #2 (DOH: 12/19/2022) and staff #5 (DOH: 11/14/2022) did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
Plan of Correction:	TB Test screening prior to coming in contact with children.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain all the required information for each child's record. Evidence: Child #5 is missing proof of identity.
Plan of Correction:	Will collect all required information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on record review and interview, staff records were missing two references. Evidence: Staff #1 (DOH: 12/27/2021), staff #2 (DOH: 12/19/2022), and staff #3 (DOH: 11/14/2004) records were missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Plan of Correction:	Will collect required information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-J-3
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that a staff person was onsite with MAT training when emergency medication was present. Evidence: Staff #1's MAT (medication administration training) certification expired on 3/6/2023. During the inspection, there was no documentation of another staff member on site with current MAT certification. There were two emergency medications on-site during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	We were able to get training certificate from MAT trainer.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The gate used as a barrier between the infant and toddler classroom had several areas of peeling paint around its frame. 2. In the outdoor breezeway of the infant and two's classrooms, a medium-sized unanchored bookcase was leaning against a wall.
Plan of Correction:	Have gate painted and remove bookcase from walkway.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Infant room, spray bottles of sanitizer, disintectant, and glass cleaner were kept in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing table.
Plan of Correction:	Moved spray bottles to a locked cabinet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-H
Description:	Based on review of the emergency drill log, the facility did not maintain a record of the dates of the monthly practiced evacuation drills for one year. Evidence: There was no documentation of a practiced emergency evacuation drill for August 2022 through December 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Will not store evacuation drills until after a year.