VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers #631
2300 Soapstone Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 476-4710

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: Oct. 10, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

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.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 10/9/2024 and completed on 10/9/2024, The on-site inspection began at 11:15 am and ended at 12:15 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 44 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 6 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, a 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. 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 10/17/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #5 had no documentation and had been employed for 9 months, and Staff #1 TB was dated 2 months prior to date of employment and has been employed for 5 months.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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 allergy list in the toddler's classroom was dated 26 days ago and included Child #2, who has a food allergy. During the inspection, the administration stated that Child #2 had left the program. However, the allergy list had not been updated to reflect the change.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 14 months, was missing the following required components: documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age, annual update confirming the child's information in the child's record was up-to-date, and previous school attended. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 10 months, was missing the following required components: emergency contacts and annual update confirming the child's information in the child's record was up-to-date.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #5, who has been actively working at the center for the past 9 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 5 months, did not document the date of contact and signature of the person taking the references for two of their references.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-90-A
Description:	A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance.. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 14 months, was missing the following required components: An authorization for emergency medical care, a statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill, and a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-I
Description:	Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include date of training. Staff #5, who has been actively working at the center for the past 9 months, did not have the date of orientation training and the entity or individual providing training documented.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The center does not have an environmental sanitation inspection completed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Areas inside of the center were not maintained in a safe condition. There were areas of chipped paint in four classrooms inspected.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the multi-age classroom, petroleum jelly and bug spray were kept in cubbies, within reach of children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. In the two's room, there were two broken outlet covers.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-D
Description:	Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #5, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of children during a time of the inspection. Staff #2 stated they are the lead teacher in the infant classroom, but they do not meet the lead teacher qualifications.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-B
Description:	The facility did not ensure that sunscreen was inaccessible to children under 5 years old. In the multi-age classroom, sunscreen was kept in cubbies, within reach of children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.