VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Center at Diamond Springs
990 Diamond Springs Rd.
Virginia beach, VA 23455
(757) 671-7370

Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329

Inspection Date: Dec. 10, 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 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above, to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

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 12/10/24 and was completed on 12/16/24. A self-reported incident on 9/27/24 relating to behavioral guidance was also reviewed during this inspection. The on-site inspection on 12/10/24 began at 12:15pm and ended at 3:00pm and the on-site inspection on 12/16/24 began at 10:15am and ended at 2:15pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 70 children present and 14 staff. The inspector reviewed 7 children's records and 7 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 business days from today, which will be the close of business on 1/13/25. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff 1, employed for one week, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or a sex offender registry check from the state she previously resided in. Staff 2, employed for a month and a half, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check, a central registry check or a sex offender registry check from the state she previously resided in.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The applicant will fill out the sworn statement before their start date and the center director will look to see if they have resided anywhere else other than VA in the last 5 years. Center Director will ensure that any required background checks are submitted before the employee's start date including the Adam Walsh if required. District Leader will provide the new center director with additional out of state background check training and center director will attend the Phase 2 Virginia Licensing training to prevent future violations.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening 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. The TB screenings for staff 2 and staff 3 were completed more than 30 days before their dates of employment.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff will have a negative TB screening before their start date and it will be ensured that they are dated no more that 30 days before their first day. Staff 2 and 3 will be rescreened to reflect that they have recently had a negative screening. DL will audit all new hire files at each visit moving forward.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	The name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency shall be kept at the center for each staff person. The record for staff 1 does not contain emergency contact information.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff files will be complete on first day of hire. Staff files will be audited on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy is complete. Emergency information will be filled out on first day of hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A spray bottle of disinfectant and a spray bottle of restroom cleaner were in an unlocked cabinet in the two's classroom. Two spray bottles of restroom cleaner was also founded in an unlocked cabinet in the boy's bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: All staff will be re-train on the policies and procedures of properly storing hazardous materials. Locks will also be provide on cabinets that require them. Follow up will continue on a daily basis. Coaching will be provided when needed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-F
Description:	Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On September 25, 2024, staff 4 was asleep in the classroom while supervising children during their designated rest time.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Center director will re-train every staff member at the staff meeting on 1/21/2025 on active supervision. Center director will provide scenarios for the staff to ensure that they comprehend the meaning and importance of active supervision.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Prepared infant formula shall be dated. There were four prepared bottles not dated in the infant classroom.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff in the infant room and homeroom will be re-trained on the policies and procedures on receiving bottles. Daily checks will be performed by CD/AD.