KinderCare Learning Centers at Golden Meadow
43599 Golden Meadow Circle
Ashburn, VA 20147
(703) 858-4787
Current Inspector: Shahana Green (571) 423-6735
Inspection Date: July 31, 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.
8VAC20-770 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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Today an unannounced investigation was conducted regarding a self-reported incident by the center regarding behavior guidance. A monitoring inspection was conducted as well. This visit was conducted between 10:55am-12:45pm. The investigation involved interviews, a review of documents and observations. After carefully interviewing all involved parties, the self-reported incident is unfounded, however, there were other violations found during this visit. The violations are listed on the Violation Notice. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at shahana.green@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not undergo a central registry background check every five years thereafter the initial central registry background check.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1's (doh:10/11/2011) most recent central registry background check on file was dated 8/25/2017.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.036-B-2 Description: Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not submit to fingerprinting as required.
Evidence:
1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of fingerprinting results on file at the time of the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff were employed prior to the agency having the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation.
Evidence:
1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of a sworn statement on file at the time of the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 4 staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) did not have a central registry finding on file at the time of the inspection.
2. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have a central registry finding on file at the time of the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on a review of staff records, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) had a tb screening dated 5/2/2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not have the required records kept on file.
Evidence:
1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of 2 of 2 required references of character and reputation prior to employment.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-B Description: Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 4 staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) did not have documentation of orientation training on file at the time of the inspection.
2. Staff #4 (6/1/2023) did not have documentation of orientation training on file at the time of the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The mulch on the playground was very large and had pieces with jagged, sharp edges.
2. In the Infant A room, there was damage to the wall by the changing table where drywall was coming off and there was green paint peeling from the wall.
3. On the school-age playground, there was a large broken flower pot and a broken plastic basketball hoop with sharp edges.
4. On the school-age playground, the white siding of the building had broken off in multiple areas and there were sharp edges left where pieces of the siding had broken off.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
