VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers 302103
83 Sugarland Run Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 444-0928

Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386

Inspection Date: Oct. 2, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Technical Assistance:

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. Discussed Provisional Hire requirements effective 7/01/2024 and ratio requirements in the Toddler classroom when an infant is present.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on 10/02/2024, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:22am and ended at 12:00pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were (17) children present and (7) staff. The inspector reviewed (2) children?s records and (7) staff records on-site on 10/02/2024. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility 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. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 10/09/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #6 updated screening was due 4 years ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.
Plan of Correction:	Teacher was notified about her TB test is expired and she will return to work until TB test is completed. Teacher completes the TB test on 10/04/24 and brought the proof.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The Pre-K-1 Classroom did not have a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. The other three classrooms had an outdated list dated 4/12/2024. Staff stated it was not up to date and that it listed three children that were no longer attending.
Plan of Correction:	Allergy list has been posted and updated in all the classrooms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-J-3
Description:	Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the requirements in subdivision 1 of this subsection(Medication Administration Training). A child that is prescribed emergency medications was present during the inspection and the child was not in care of a staff member who meets the requirements in subdivision 1 of this subsection.
Plan of Correction:	Teacher will renew her MAT certification. Teacher will be trained for MAT certification.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. One toilet in the bathroom the children use was not in working order and had tape across it.
Plan of Correction:	Service order has been submitted. Waiting on toilet parts to be delivered.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the school age classroom, the cleaning solution was in an unlocked lower cabinet. In the bathroom that children use, a container of Clorox wipes was on top of a cabinet/shelf, out of reach of children.
Plan of Correction:	Items have been placed in locked storage. Center Director will check daily as she is visiting classrooms and bathrooms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Children?s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. A Staff person in the Pre-K-1 Classroom changed a child?s diaper and did not wash the child's hands with soap and water after diapering.
Plan of Correction:	Teachers retakes a training with Center Director about Diaper Changes Procedures.