VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Education LLC - Dogwood
15101 Dogwood Villas Drive
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 739-8673

Current Inspector: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367

Inspection Date: April 15, 2025

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 20 Access to minor?s records 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 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 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.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 04/15/2025 and completed on 04/22/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:45 am and ended at 2:35 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 107 children present and 19 staff. The inspector reviewed 10 children?s records and 10 staff records on-site and electronically on 4/22/25. 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 business days from today, which will be the close of business on 04/29/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. 1. The most recent completed national criminal background check for staff #7 was overdue by 2 months.
Plan of Correction:	To ensure compliance, all employee records will be updated and transferred concurrently when staff members move from one location to another.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Physical examination completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #1, who has been enrolled for four months.
Plan of Correction:	To maintain compliance, student records will be reviewed and updated prior to any transfer between locations. This will ensure that all documentation is current and properly aligned with regulatory requirements at the time of transfer.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A jug of bleach and 2 bottles of disinfectant cleaning spray were unlocked in a low cabinet in the two-year-old bathroom, within reach of children
Plan of Correction:	A work order has been submitted to address the installation of knobs and locks on all applicable cabinets. Staff have received coaching on the importance of securing chemicals and hazardous materials, in accordance with safety protocols and licensing standards.