KinderCare Learning Centers #765
437 Knoll Street, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-7040
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: July 24, 2023 and Aug. 31, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced investigation was begun in response to a self-reported incident received in our office on July 19, 2023.
The investigation was conducted jointly with local authorities.
Based on multiple interviews, it was deemed that the center was out of compliance with supervision and providing care, protection and guidance for a child.
See Violation notice for non-compliances cited.
If you have questions regarding this investigation, you may contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on interviews the center failed to always ensure care, protection and guidance of one child.
Evidence:
1. On 7/19/23 Child #1 (Age 3 years) was alone and unsupervised outside of the center in the parking lot and on a neighborhood street that was approximately 72 yards from the fence surrounding the playground.
2. The child?s classroom was on the playground behind the building, having water day activities.
3. Multiple staff stated they had removed the child from the fence when he tried to climb over the fence.
4. On 7/19/23 a community member witnessed the child running up the parking lot towards her car. She parked and followed the child while calling 911.
5. Local police arrived to pick up the child and community member and returned them both to the facility at approximately 12:25pm.
6. Staff were unable to explain how the child got out of the center.Plan of Correction: -Rearrange PreK/PS classrooms to have older kids at the front door/lobby access.
-Add 6ft fence around playground/center to ensure no climbing over - in progress no later than 10/16/23.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on interviews, it was determined that children under the age of 10 years of age or younger were not kept within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
1. On 7/19/2023, Child #1 (Age 3 years) was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 15-20 minutes.
2. A community member arriving at the center at 12:10pm found the child running up the parking lot towards them. While following the child down a neighborhood street, they called 911.
3. Staff at the center were not able to explain how the child got out of the center.Plan of Correction: -CSR retraining for all staff.
- 6 ft. fence around center - in progress no later than 10/19/23.
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.
