VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Education at Work, LLC - Earhart
408 Earhart Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 465-2529

Current Inspector: Kelly Adriazola (804) 840-8245

Inspection Date: Aug. 17, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection and a probationary inspection were conducted on-site August 17, 2023. The director was available during the inspection. There were 55 children present with 14 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 6 staff records were reviewed. 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 complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.023-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview on August 17, 2023, the provided notice of the Superintendent's intent to take any of the actions enumerated in subdivisions B1 through B6 of 22.1-289.023 of the Code of Virginia was not posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the facility to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. Evidence: The notice of intent was not posted at each public entrance of the facility. Staff #1 confirmed the notice of intent was not posted.
Plan of Correction:	Posted on 08/17/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on a review of children?s records and interview on August 17, 2023, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: The record of child #4, enrolled November 1, 2022, did not contain documentation of a physical. Staff #1 confirmed there was no physical on file.
Plan of Correction:	Received updated physical from parent.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on a review of children's records and interview on August 17, 2023, the provider failed to ensure that each child's record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 did not contain documentation of an address for one emergency contact. 2. The record of child #3 did not contain documentation of a second person to contact in an emergency when the parents can't be reached. 3. Staff #1 confirmed the information was missing.
Plan of Correction:	Going forward making sure all records have 2 emergency contacts. Updated both files with parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on a review of staff records and interview on August 17, 2023, the center failed to ensure that staff complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #6, hired April 10, 2023, did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation. Staff #1 stated the training was not completed.
Plan of Correction:	Staff completed training.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview on August 17, 2023, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence:1. In the toddler 2 classroom there is chipped and peeling paint. 2. In the infant 2 classroom there is chipped and peeling paint. 3. In the toddler 4 classroom there is chipped and peeling paint approximately 18 inches long that exposes the drywall. 4. Staff #1 confirmed the center is aware of the chipped and peeling paint.
Plan of Correction:	Work order was placed 08/17/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Description:	Based on a review of children's records and interview on August 17, 2023, the center did not obtain parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: The record of child #5 did not contain documentation of confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The last update was dated July 21, 2021. Staff #1 confirmed the information was not updated.
Plan of Correction:	During transition had each family update emergency card and enrollment packets.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview on August 17, 2023, the center failed to have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. Evidence: The changing pad in the toddler 4 classroom had a tear in it approximately an inch and half long, no longer making the changing pad nonabsorbent. Staff #1 confirmed the changing pad had a tear.
Plan of Correction:	Ordered a new one to replace.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on a review of records and interview on August 17, 2023, the center failed to ensure that written records of children's serious and minor injuries contained all the required information. Evidence: The record of child #2 contained documentation of an incident report that contained one staff signature and did not contain documentation of the date and time the parent was notified. Staff #1 confirmed the required information was missing.
Plan of Correction:	Reviewed incident reports w/staff.