KinderCare Learning Centers #765
437 Knoll Street, NW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 938-7040
Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678
Inspection Date: Aug. 7, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed with Director:
Diapering requirements (Diapering table)
Rooms were remeasured per request. Space calculations will be confirmed
Rooms used for children under the age of 2 1/2.
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated on 08/07/2024 and completed on 08/16/2024 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 7/30/2024 relating to allegations of supervision, ratio and diapering. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, observations, and measurements as requested by the facility.
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation(s); 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 complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on August 30, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: No Description: Based on staff statement, and a review of records the center did not inform the department's representative as soon as possible but not to exceed two business days of any injury received at the center and required outside medical treatment.
Evidence:
1. Child #1 received an injury at the center on July 26, 2024.
2. Parent informed the center at pick up on 7/26/24 they were going to the doctor's office for the injury. Parent followed up on 7/28/24 informing the center via email, that the child had been taken to the doctor on 7/26/24,
3. No report was made to the department's representative as of 8/7/24.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes Description: Complaint Related
Based staff statement and observation of video, a ratio of 1 staff to 8 children aged two years old was not maintained.
Evidence:
1. At approximately 10:45 on 7/26/24 11 children from a 2 years old room were on the playground with 2 staff.
2. Staff A left the playground to take 2 children to the bathroom, leaving Staff B with 9 children on the playground.
3. Staff A stated they left the playground with 2 children.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: Yes Description: Complaint Related
Based on staff statement and observation, there is no non-absorbent surface for diapering or changing for children under three years old.
Evidence:
1. There is no diaper changing table or surface designated for diapering/changing in the Discovery B room (2 years old)
2. Child #1's soiled diaper was changed on 7/26/24 while the child was standing up.
3. While changing the soiled diaper, the child's clothing became soiled with fecal matter resulting in the child leaving the center with soiled clothing.
4. Staff A stated that stand up diapering is done in the bathroom for Discovery B class.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes Description: Complaint Related
Based on a review of an injury report, the information on the report did not accurately reflect the injury.
Evidence:
1. Staff A completed an injury report for Child #1 for an injury that occurred 7/26/24. Staff A was unaware of the circumstances of the injury and reported the child's hand had been scraped. The child actually had a mulch splinter embedded in their hand.
2. The accident report form does not include all required components. Staff present are not listed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
