KinderCare Learning Centers #888
6123 Gum St.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 922-5040
Current Inspector: Laura Lunceford (571) 835-5058
Inspection Date: Aug. 22, 2023
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
- Comments:
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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:
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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.
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.