KinderCare Learning Centers #000049
6025 Burke Commons Road
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 250-8400
Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827
Inspection Date: Dec. 27, 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.
8VAC20-820 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
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was provided in the following standards:
* 8VAC20-780-270. Building maintenance - Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions include rusting or breakage of any equipment.
* 8VAC20-780-280. Hazardous substances - H. Cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. (Staff purses shall not be accessible to children)
* It is best practice that plastic bags that are not in use, to be stored in areas that are not accessible to children.
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/27/2023 between the hours of approximately 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. There were 52 children present, ranging in ages from4 months to 7 years, with 8 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 3 child records and 3 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. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter was obtained every five years for employees.
Evidence:
1) The record for Staff #2 had a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter dated 09/21/2018.Plan of Correction: Staff scheduled appointment to complete fingerprints.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-C Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that employees obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years.
Evidence:
1) The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #2 was dated 02/16/2021.Plan of Correction: Have staff make appointment for Tb.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure to maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the allergy list available for review on Early Foundations Preschool room was dated 09/20/2022. The allergy list available for review on Discovery Preschool room was dated 03/2023.Plan of Correction: Have monthly allergy list accessible.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1) The record for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain the addresses for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
2) The record for Child #1 did not contain the work phone number for one parent and the first date of attendance.Plan of Correction: Addresses and phone number information was requested and updated in the records.
*First date of attendance shall be included.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #1 (Start date 08/23/2021) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.Plan of Correction: Obtain references.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-420-E-3 Description: Based on record review, the center did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date.
Evidence:
1) The most recent review of the emergency information documented in the record for Child #1 was dated 09/16/2021.Plan of Correction: Parents confirmed numbers and addresses are up-to-date.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-L Description: Based on observation and interview with staff, the center did not ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1) Medication was observed being stored in a lower compartment of a desk in the lobby area. This compartment was not locked and did not have a locking mechanism to prevent access by children.
2) Staff #4 confirmed that the compartment where the medication was kept did not have a locking mechanism.Plan of Correction: Bought lockbox for medication.
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.
