KinderCare Learning Centers
673 Sunset Lane
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-6333
Current Inspector: Kelly Adriazola (804) 840-8245
Inspection Date: March 19, 2025
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection.
- Technical Assistance:
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8VAC20-780-340
8VAC20-780-410
8VAC20-780-500A
- Comments:
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Two licensing inspectors conducted an unannounced, on-site focused monitoring inspection which was initiated and completed on March 19, 2025. The Department issued a Notice of Intent to Deny Renewal Application for a License on December 10, 2024, as a result of high-risk violations. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 108 children present and 21 staff. The inspector reviewed 10 children?s records and 10 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.
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 March 27, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Repeat Violation
Systemic Violation
The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
1. Visible dirt/debris and a cobweb were found on the floors and along baseboards in the downstairs classrooms and hallways. Pieces and crumbs of orange cheddar chips served the previous day were under all six tables and on the round carpet in the school-age room.
2. The downstairs children?s bathrooms contained toilet paper on the floor, visible dirt shoeprints and dirt around the toilet.
3. A child in the 2-year-old class took the salad tongs from the counter and played with them and then placed them on the children?s table. Staff #1 then rinsed the tongs off with water and used them to serve food.
4. There were several cracked and broken floor tiles throughout the center.Plan of Correction: Reviewed cleaning checklist w/staff bathrooms + classroom will be checked through the day to ensure cleanliness
A work order was approved Feb. 25 for new floors throughout building
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Repeat Violation
Systemic Violation
Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There were 14 gallons of wall paint and a gallon of floor coating in an unlocked storage room in the Pre-K 1 room (ages 3-4).Plan of Correction: Knob removed from classroom access
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.
