VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Center - Chester
4021 West Hundred Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 796-1464

Current Inspector: Tara Barton (804) 381-8487

Inspection Date: March 7, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted on March 7, 2024 with the center assistant director and staff. There were 61 children present, ranging in age from4 months to 5 years, with 11 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 6 child records and 7 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. Time of today?s inspection: 10:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Please call me if you have any questions at 804-381-8487 or e-mail tara.barton@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on review of seven staff records, the center failed to ensure that out of state background checks were conducted as required. Evidence: Staff 4 (date of employment 11/13/2023), Staff 5 (date of employment (3/18/2022), and Staff 6 (date of employment 10/20/2022) lived outside the state of Virginia within the past five years. There was no documentation to support that the required out of state criminal history record check and a sex offender registry check had been completed prior to employment or that a search of the child abuse and neglect registry was submitted within 30 days as required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on review of seven staff records, the facility failed to have a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff at the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff 4 (date of employment 11/13/2023) did not have a completed sworn disclosure statement on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on review of seven staff records, the facility failed to have a central registry finding (CPS check) on file for each staff within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 1/13/2024) , Staff 4 (date of employment 11/13/2023), and Staff 7 (date of employment 9/5/2023) did not have a completed search of the central registry on file. There was no documentation of having submitted the search of the central registry within 7 days of employment as required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Repeat violation Based on review of six children's records, the facility failed to have required information in each child's file. Evidence: 1. Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4, Child 5, and Child 6 did not have the name and phone number of employment for each parent/guardian. There is not a place on the registration form to collect this information for a second parent/guardian.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on review of seven staff records, the facility failed to have required documentation in each file. Two references as to character, reputation, and competence should be checked prior to employment. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of employment 1/09/2024) and Staff 2 (date of employment 10/2021) did not have documentation of two references on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on staff interview and documentation review, the facility failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: the toddler room attendance showed 8 children in attendance, but 9 were actually present.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on review of seven staff records, the facility failed to ensure staff complete orientation prior to working alone with children. Evidence: Staff 4 (date of employment 11/13/2023) did not have documentation of having completed orientation.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the threes classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked upper cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-D
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on observation, the facility failed to store cleaning supplies in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: A cabinet in the threes room stored a spray bottle containing disinfectant and a spray bottle with soap alongside with food and juice boxes.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to keep medication in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the infant room, there was a bag on the counter with at least 10 bottles of medication, unlocked. Staff stated that a parent left the bag at the center accidentally.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.