VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers #301130
7901 Fordson Road
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 780-9099

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: Aug. 27, 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 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 8/27/2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:05am and ended at 2:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 55 children present and 13 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 4 staff records on site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain for 2 of 5 children's records reviewed, documentation that the child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of the child's first date of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #4 began attending the child day center on 7/8/2024. The physical examination in the record for Child #4 was dated 8/20/2024, more than 30 days following the child's first date of attendance. 2. Child #5 began attending the child day center on 4/15/2024. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction:	The center will request a physical from the parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on record review, a written care plan to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction was not obtained for one child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. Child #4 was diagnosed with a food allergy. The record for Child #4 did not contain a written care plan.
Plan of Correction:	The center will follow up with the parent to request the care plan.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: 1. Cracked concrete was observed under the basketball goal and near a shaded area with picnic tables on the playground. The cracked concrete created uneven surfaces. 2. Pieces of an infant mobile were observed laying on the ground creating a tripping hazard. 3. Multiple water tables were observed with dirty water. 5. Pieces of trash were observed throughout the playground.
Plan of Correction:	A workorder has been placed regarding the cracked concrete. The center will implement a plan for staff to check the playground each morning.