VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers #301130
7901 Fordson Road
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099

Current Inspector: Jessica Willis (571) 352-1453

Inspection Date: June 27, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between the hours of 2:20pm-5:10pm. 51 children were observed directly supervised by 10 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, and emergency supplies were inspected. Children were observed engaging in free play, building with blocks, and identifying colors. 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:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for 4 of 4 staff reviewed. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. 2. Staff #2 began employment on 12/29/2022. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. The record contained documentation stating the central registry check was requested on 12/28/22; however there is no documentation in the record for Staff #2 indicating the center followed up regarding the results. 3. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. 4. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of the results of a Virginia central registry check. The record contained documentation stating the central registry check was requested on 1/27/2023; however there is no documentation in the record for Staff #4 indicating the center followed up regarding the results.
Plan of Correction:	The center will provide documentation that the request was sent within 10 business days
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations before the first date of attendance for one child. Evidence: 1. Child #3 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. The record for Child #3 does not contain documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health.
Plan of Correction:	The center will ask the parent for the immunization document.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not have documentation of a physical exam with 30 days of the child's first day. Evidence: 1. Child #3 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. The record for Child #3 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.
Plan of Correction:	The center will ask the parent for documentation of the physical exam.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, 3 of 4 staff members did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The results of the tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff #1 were dated 11/25/2022 2. Staff #2 began employment on 12/29/2022. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The tuberculosis screening results in the record for Staff #3 were dated 6/17/2022, more than 30 days prior to the date of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will get new tuberculosis screening results.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, 2 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain all required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of the name and phone number of the second custodial parent's place of employment. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the name and phone number of the child's physician
Plan of Correction:	The center will ask the parents for the information
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on record review, 1 of 4 staff reviewed did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.
Plan of Correction:	The center will verify with staff that the training has been completed. The completed training certificate will be placed in staff's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on record review, 1 of 4 staff reviewed did not complete orientation training within seven days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of orientation training.
Plan of Correction:	The center will ensure the orientation has been completed and documentation of orientation will be placed in staff's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Description:	Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records reviewed did not contain documented confirmation that the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1. The most recent confirmation in the record for Child #2 (8/31/2020) was dated 7/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	The center will ask the parents for the information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on review of medications, the center did not follow their procedures for administering long term medication. Evidence: 1. Staff has administered medication to Child #9. The medication authorization on record for the medication is dated 1/3/2023-7/2/2023. The medication authorization form was not signed by the physician.
Plan of Correction:	The center will contact the parent to obtain a medication authorization that meets licensing standards for the duration of the authorization.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-G
Description:	Based on observation and record review, 1 medication reviewed was not labeled with the child's name, dosage amount, and time to be given. Evidence: 1. One medication for Child #8 did not contain the child's name, dosage amount, and time to be given.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-P
Description:	Based on observation and record review, the center did not follow procedures regarding expired medication authorizations. Evidence: 1. The medication authorization for Child #7 expired on 6/30/2022. The medication expired 12/2022. Medication was not picked up by the parent within 14 days or destroyed by the center.
Plan of Correction:	The center will contact the parents regarding the expired medication.