VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers 301030 A
13228 Franklin Farm Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 860-2800

Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386

Inspection Date: March 18, 2024

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the following: Playground area Background checks and following up time frames.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 3/18/2024 from 9:00am to 11:45am. At the time of entrance, 78 children were in care with 9 staff members present. Children were observed playing with puzzles, coloring, playing in centers, playing with blocks and legos and playing outside. (6) staff records and (6) children?s records, allergy action plans/medications, the physical space, evacuation drills and attendance records were reviewed. The site was clean and organized. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. Walls and bulletin boards were decorated with artwork. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Repeat violations were found and are identified within this report. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only. Any plans of correction not received within 5 business days will result in the plans not appearing on the Violation Notice and public website. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain a central registry report within 30 days of employment for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 10/16/2023) had central registry results dated 12/06/2023 and were not received within 30 days of employment. The center had followed up on 11/28/2023. 2.Staff #2 (Date of hire 12/12/2023) had central registry results dated 1/22/2024 and were not received within 30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Management has reviewed and corrected our onboarding process to ensure all staff documents are obtained in the proper time frame. Management will follow up with the agency within 4 working days if not recieved in 30 days or request a new CRS within 5 working days after the contact
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a unlocked place using a safe locking method that prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool 1 classroom, 5 cleaning bottles were inside an unlocked closet.
Plan of Correction:	Management have met with and completed the Hazard Communication Program training with all staff members. Classroom cleaning guides have been reviewed and reposted. Staff have acknowledged that all chemicals must be locked and inaccessible to children at all times. All cabinet locks have been checked to ensure they are in good shape and working properly.