VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers #888
6123 Gum St.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-5040

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: Aug. 22, 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

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/22/2023. There were 56 children directly supervised by 11 staff members. Children were observed engaged in group activities; color chart and letter "C" art, blocks and outdoor play time. The physical plant, 4 child records, 4 staff records, medications, evacuation drills, and emergency supplies were inspected. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please contact me if you have any questions at Margaret.allworth@doe.virginia.gov or 703-209-3521.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, 1 staff has been employed without the documentation of completing the sworn statement. Evidence: Staff #1, date of transfer 8/1/2023 does not have documentation of a completed sworn statement prior to working with children. The staff was observed caring for children this date.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will complete the sworn statement and file in the staff's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of children's records, the center has not maintained a record for each child that contains all the required documents. Evidence: Child #1, date of enrollment 7/5/2021 does not have documentation of a completed physical and immunization record. Child #2, date of enrollment 8/3/2020 does not have documentation of child's physical examination.
Plan of Correction:	Management will request the physical and immunization records from the children, the documents will be filed in the children's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, the following staff records have not been kept for 1 staff member. Evidence: staff #1, transferred 8/1/2023 does not have documentation of two or more references.
Plan of Correction:	References will be obtained and filed in the staff's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, 1 staff has not completed the required Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff # 3, date of hire 3/28/2022 does not have documentation of completing the required 10 hour orientation course.
Plan of Correction:	The staff will complete the 10 hour training and the certificate will be filed in the staff's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, one staff has not completed orientation training no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, date of transfer 8/1/2023 does not have documentation of orientation training.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will receive the proper orientation training and the training document will be filed in the staff's record.