KinderCare Learning Centers #765
437 Knoll Street, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-7040
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: July 11, 2024 and July 17, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/.
Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.
*Smoke detector in the Infant room was "chirping" indicating a dead/dying battery.
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated on July 11, 2024 and completed on July 17, 2024 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on July 3, 2024 relating to allegations of ratios, physical plant (clean, safe and operable condition), and supervision.
This inspection included:
? document review
? tour of the facility,
? interviews,
? observations
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegations; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and the violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days in order for it to be included on the website. The report is an amended report, removing a violation point,
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Complaint related: No Description: Systemic Deficiency
Repeat Violation
Based on observation, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documented arrival of children as it occurred.
Evidence:
1. The Two's room did not have attendance completed at 9:00AM, with 12 children present.
2. The 3's room and Pre-K rooms combined on the playground did not have attendance documentation with the group at approximately 8:50 AM. Two children arrived to the group at that time. Attendance documentation was in the classroom, and not completed.Plan of Correction: CD met with teachers to retrain on proper use of attendance form. The center will begin to use a separate attendance sheet when children need to come inside the center with a teacher and separate from the rest of the group. Center Director and Assistant Director will check the attendance records every two hours to make sure attendance sheet is being completed appropriately.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes Description: Complaint related
Repeat Violation
Based on observation, the center was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable manner.
Evidence:
1. Mice droppings were observed in the following areas of the center:
a. The kitchen, along the baseboards on all walls and under the sink.
b. The Pre-K room by the door to the kitchen and along the wall with the bathroom.
2. Management confirmed a problem with mice.Plan of Correction: 1. Center Director changed the batteries in the smoke detector before the visit was completed.
2. Ongoing pest control is being completed at the center and will continue. Staff will clean the center each morning prior to the children?s arrival as well as throughout the day and before closing.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Complaint related
Based on observation a ratio of 1 staff to 4 children for children aged Birth up to 16 months was not maintained.
Evidence:
The Infant room was out of ratio with 9 infants and two staff from 9:00AM - 9:08AM.Plan of Correction: Center Director adjusted staff schedules permanently to ensure classrooms are in ratio at all times.
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.
