KinderCare Learning Centers #301130
7901 Fordson Road
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099
Current Inspector: Jessica Willis (571) 352-1453
Inspection Date: Nov. 2, 2022 and Nov. 16, 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
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2022 and 11/16/2022. There were 52 children directly supervised by 13 staff. The physical plant, 6 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, and emergency supplies were inspected. Children were observed eating lunch, listening to an audio book, and engaging in free play. Naptime was also observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector at jessica.willis@doe.virginia.gov or 571-352-1453.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on record review, 1 of 6 staff records did not contain a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding 5 years, prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Documentation in the record for Staff #3 (date of employment 2/8/2022) indicated they resided in Washington D.C. in the preceding 5 years before employment.
2. The record for Staff #3 did not contain the results of a criminal history record check for Washington D.C.Plan of Correction: The center will provide documentation that the criminal history results were requested within 10 business days.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on record review, 1 of 5children's records did not contain documentation of immunizations for a child prior to the child's first attendance.
Evidence:
1. Child #5 began attending the center on 9/19/2022.
2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of immunizations.Plan of Correction: The center will request the document from the parents.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records did not contain documentation of a physical prior to or within 30 days of first attendance.
Evidence:
1. Child #5 began attending the center on 9/19/2022.
2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.Plan of Correction: The center will request the document from the parents.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, 2 of 5 children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1. The record for Child #1 did not contain Documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record as required by 8VAC20-780-420 E 3
2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a second emergency contact.Plan of Correction: A new form was created for the parents to complete and sign. The center will request the information from the parents.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review, 1 of 6 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Evidence:
1. Only one reference was located in the record for Staff #1.Plan of Correction: References will be obtained prior to employment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-L Description: Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
1. Medication was observed in a First Aid Kit bag, not locked, hanging on a hook in the classroom.Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection.
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.
