KinderCare Learning Center - Fox Chase
2900 Fox Chase Lane
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 744-6814
Current Inspector: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367
Inspection Date: Aug. 30, 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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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on August 30, 2023 from approximately 11:15 am to 1:15 pm. There were 83 children in attendance and a total of 21 staff present. 8 staff records and 8 children?s records were viewed. All areas of the center were observed including classrooms, bathrooms, and playgrounds. The children were observed getting diapers changed, eating lunch, and taking a nap while the licensing inspector was on-site.
Violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Please complete the plan of correction and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice, sign and return it to me within 5 business days from today, 09/15/2023. 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 measure(s).
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on review of records, observation, and interview, the center did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence: The record for staff #7, date of employment 03/28/2023, did not contain the results of a central registry finding. Interview with administration confirmed that the record did not contain the results of the central registry finding. Staff #7 was observed working in a classroom with children.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all of the elements as required by the standards.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff #6, date of employment 2/1/23, did not contain documentation of the required Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course.
2. The record for staff #7, date of employment 3/28/23, and the record for staff # 4, date of employment 8/3/23, did not contain background checks as required.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-A Description: Based on interview, the center failed to obtain an annual fire inspection report.
Evidence: When asked to view the annual fire inspection report the Director stated that they did not have a copy of the most recent fire inspection report. The center reached out to the fire official while the Licensing Inspector was on site and determined that the most recent fire inspection was completed on 08/25/22. Another fire inspection was due on or before 08/25/23.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Description: Based on observation, interview, and documentation review, the center failed to ensure the ratio of 1 staff to every 8 children is followed.
Evidence: Classroom #4 was observed to have 2 staff with 17 children age 2 years old. Staff #2, confirmed that there were 17 children in attendance. The daily attendance sheet had 17 children signed into classroom #4.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that staff wash their hands before and after each diaper change. Evidence: A staff member was observed changing 3 separate children's diapers in classroom #3. The staff member did not wash their hands in between diaper changes. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Repeat Violation
Based on documentation review, and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
Evidence: Documentation review revealed that evacuation drills were not conducted in the months of May, June, or July 2023. Administration confirmed that evacuation drills were not conducted in the months of May, June, or July 2023.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.
