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: July 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. 8VAC20-820 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

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with the Director: medications and mulch.

Comments:

An unannounced 60-day focus inspection was conducted on 7/26/2023 from 9:50 am-11:40 am. There were 61 children supervised by 10 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, tabletop activities, playground, and napping. Hand-washing procedures were also observed. 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:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, 2 of 5 background checks were not repeated every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #4's central registry finding is dated 06/15/2016 and expired on 06/15/2021. 2. Staff #5's criminal history check results is dated 06/28/2018 and expired on 6/28/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Repeat background checks.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that the facility did not obtain the results of a central registry check by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of central registry results for staff #1. 2. The start date for Staff #1 is 05/15/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Send Central Registry Checks by the end of 30th day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that the facility has not ensured that each staff member has submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The TB documentation on file for staff #1 was dated 03/13/2023. 2. The start date for Staff #1 is 05/15/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Have TB results for 1st day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review and interview, 1 of 5 staff files indicated that it has been more than 2 years from the date of the last tuberculosis (TB) documentation kept on file. Evidence: 1. The TB documentation on file for Staff #4 was dated - 07/18/2019. 2. A more current TB documentation was not available at the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION 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: 1. 6 gallons of bleach were found in an unlocked cabinet next to the classroom sink and bookcase in the school-age room. 2. 1 bottle of disinfectant was found in an unlocked cabinet between sleeping cots and cubbies in the Discover classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Place in locked places only Place in locked closet