VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Center
29 Green Spring Drive
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 659-2827

Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: Dec. 14, 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. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

1. Make sure you are documenting the specific time your conduct your monthly evacuation drills and to make sure you vary the time of day for the drills. 2. Consultation provided on components of orientation training: standard 240.C 3. Please refer to standard 440J. 2 regarding spacing of occupied cribs

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted with the administrative staff from 10:45 am to 1:15pm. There were 113 children present with 19 staff providing supervision. The ages of the children ranged from 3 months to 5 years. The teachers were observed reading books to the children during circle time and preparing for lunch. Lunch consisted of chickpeas and pasta in a tomato sauce, green beans, salad and milk. Medications for six children were reviewed as well as 4 allergy care plans and a sample size of 10 injury/accident reports. Five staff and five children's files were reviewed during this inspection as well.The most recent fire inspection was dated 2/13/23 and the health inspection was dated 2/7/23.Four buses were inspected today. The areas of non compliance are outlined on the violation notice.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed 10 containers of germicidal and disinfectant solution containers in the room identified as "Staff". The door to this room was unlocked.
Plan of Correction:	The door to this room was locked during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on observation and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that medication authorization from the parent had not been renewed every 10 work days nor was their a physician authorization for the long term medication. Evidence: The parents written authorization was for an antihistamine medication for child #1 on 9/15/23. The parent had not renewed this authorization every 10 work days nor was their a long term authorization for this medication from a physician.
Plan of Correction:	We will update the medication authorization.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	Based on observation and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that prescription medication was not maintained in the original, labeled container. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed an Epinephrine for child #1 not in its original pharmacy container and prescription label. The center reported that they did not have the original labeled container.
Plan of Correction:	We will obtain the original prescription box or return the medication to the parent.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that medication was not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing inspector observed unlocked medication ( Epinephrine, allergy medication) in the Discovery ( 2/3 year old) classroom for child #1. The medications were stored in an upper cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	The medication was locked during the inspection.