VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers #000540
8604 Pohick Road
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 455-7322

Current Inspector: Jenifer Nalli (703) 309-9153

Inspection Date: March 25, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/25/2024 from 11:40am to 1:07pm. There were 88 (5 months to School-Age) children directly supervised by 13 staff. The physical plant, 2 staff records, 5 children?s records, 2 children's medications and medication authorization records, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, eating lunch, and preparing for and taking naps. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was a sufficient supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) or 571-596-3660.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-150-B
Description:	Based on review, the facility did not ensure that physical examinations shall be signed by a physician, their designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have a signed physical examination record.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	REPEAT Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that all 5 children were missing complete work information for one of their parents/guardians. Previously cited 8/2023
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) observed a nail protruding approximately 1/2 an inch from the wall in the Pre-K classroom 2) observed peeling pain along the far wall in the 3s classroom 3) observed a riding toy on the toddler playground with large holes in the tires 4) observed a tricycle on the toddler playground with a broken basket attachment 5) observed a large gap at the top of the 3s play structure between the platform and the slide
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed that there was glass cleaner and tb disinfectant spray accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet in the school-age classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-E
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not have a working battery operated radio. Evidence: observed that during the inspection visit, the director was unable to get the battery operated radio to work.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.