VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Center - Cedar Fork
75 East Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-0130

Current Inspector: Lynn Powers (804) 840-8260

Inspection Date: April 18, 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 minors records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The licensing inspector was onsite, completing the inspection from approximately 10:30am until 1:00pm. There were 40 children present, ranging in ages from two months to five years, with 10 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of seven children's records and six staff members? records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 840-8260. Lynn Powers Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-840-8260 lynn.powers@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on review of five children?s records and interview, the center did not obtain documentation of the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before two children began attending the center. Evidence: The records for Child #2 (first date of attendance 09/12//2022) and Child #5 (first date of attendance 04/10/2023) did not contain documentation of immunizations. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	We will request and add the required information to the children's records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on review of five children?s records and interview, the center did not obtain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for two children before or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The records for Child #2 (first date of attendance 09/12//2022) and Child #5 (first date of attendance 04/10/2023) did not contain documentation of physical exam. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	We will request and add the required information to the children's records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observations and interview, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The paint on two red doors on the storage units located on the playground was peeling. A member of management stated the maintenance team has already been contacted and requested to fix the doors.
Plan of Correction:	We have already put in a request to the maintenance team and will reach out to them again to fix the doors.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	Based on observations, the center did not ensure in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets contained protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the Four?s classroom, three electrical outlets located on the wall did not contain protective covers. Twelve children were observed in the classroom. 2. In the Three?s classroom, one electrical outlet located on the wall did not contain protective covers. Eleven children were observed in the classroom. 3. In the Two?s classroom, one electrical outlet located on the wall did not contain protective covers. Eleven children were observed in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	We will remind the staff to ensure all electrical outlets are covered.