VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers 302102
46386 Logan Way
Sterling, VA 20165
(517) 229-2544

Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386

Inspection Date: April 8, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical plant. 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 (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An announced initial inspection was completed on 4/08/2024 as a result of a planned change in ownership. The physical space, one staff record, the injury prevention plan, playground safety procedures, menu, Emergency Plan, emergency supplies and required postings viewed. Any areas of noncompliance are documented in the violation notice. 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 caregiver names; list caregivers 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 #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on review of one staff record, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 3/04/2024) lived in NC in the last 5 years and the center did not have record of the Sex Offender Registry Check from NC prior to the 1st day of employment and did not have record of requesting the search of the Child Abuse and Neglect Registry by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Center Director to obtain results for NC sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry. 4/08/2024-submitted and accepted by licensor.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Rabbit classroom bathroom, the toilet paper holder had fallen off the wall and created approximately 9 holes in the drywall. The carpet molding was missing approximately 3 inches of molding in between the tile and carpet creating a tripping hazard. 2. The top of the toilet/cover in the Giraffes classroom was cracked across the top approximately 10 inches. 3. The black top on the playground had approximately 9 large cracks that created a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Work orders entered 4/09/2024 to repair toilet paper holder and fill holes in drywall, carpet tripping hazard will be repaired, toilet seat cover will be replaced. 5/08/2024. Work order entered on 4/09/2024 for filling and smoothing cracks in blacktop to prevent tripping hazard on playground.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning and sanitizing materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Pandas classroom, a spray bottle of bleach water was inside an unlocked cabinet. 2. In the Giraffes classroom, a spray bottle of bleach water was on top of the file cabinet near the sink. A spray bottle of air freshener was on top of a cabinet in the bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	Cleaning supplies were placed up in cabinets and locked away from reach of children in the classrooms. Staff were retrained on the proper storage and handling of hazardous substances to maintain safe classroom spaces.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	Based on observation, unused electrical outlets were not covered with protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, one unused outlet was not covered with a protective cover. 2. In the Giraffe's classroom, one unused outlet was not covered with a protective cover.
Plan of Correction:	Outlet covers placed on all exposed outlets, staff retrained on importance of outlet coverings and the procedures to complete in classroom safety.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center's playground equipment did not comply with resilient surfacing minimum safety standards to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence 1. The center's three playground structures had fall zone areas that were not under resilient surfacing. The surface was artificial grass only. .
Plan of Correction:	Work order has been placed 4/09/2024 to install pour-in-place (PIP) for the infant playground (-1k sq ft) and mulch (2k sq ft) for the rest of the playground.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-A
Description:	Based on review and interview, the center had a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown that had not been developed in consultation with local or state authorities. Evidence: 1. Staff stated the center's plan had not been developed in consultation with local or state authorities.
Plan of Correction:	Emergency preparedness plan submitted to local fire authority to be discussed and approved. Center staff will be trained on procedures and participate in monthly drills.