KinderCare Learning Centers #000540
8604 Pohick Road
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 455-7322
Current Inspector: Miranda Wright (571) 596-3661
Inspection Date: June 27, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
- Comments:
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An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted on July 27, 2024 regarding ratios. A review of the facility as well as daily attendance records revealed there was a preponderance of evidence to support the complaint regarding ratios ?Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Miranda Wright at 571.596.3661 or miranda.wright@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: No Description: Based on review of daily attendance records, the staff-to-children ratio of 1:5 for children 16 months-24 months was not followed when children were in care.
Evidence:
1. The toddler classroom attendance sheets for June 17, 2024 listed 11 children as of 8:49 am, with two teachers. The classroom had 13 children in attendance when the third teacher arrived at 10:10 am.
2. One child was moved to the Discovery Preschool classroom (2 year old classroom) from 9:52 am - 10:10 am, but was 22 months old, which drops the required ratio to 1:5.Plan of Correction: The management team will put in a transition sheet and developmental assessment for each child. Along with the parent permission slip to move to the next class.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No Description: Based on review of daily attendance records, the staff-to-children ratio of 1:8 for children 2 years old was not followed when children were in care.
Evidence:
The Discovery Preschool classroom attendance records for June 17th, 2024 listed 17 children as of 9:35 am, with two teachers. The classroom had 20 children in attendance when the third teacher arrived at 9:52 am.Plan of Correction: Management will ensure that ratio is maintained throughout the day.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: No Description: Based on review or daily attendance records, the staff-to-children ratio of 1:10 for children 3 years up to school age was not followed when children were in care.
Evidence:
The preschool classroom attendance sheets on June 17th, 2024 listed 21 children as of 9:29 am, with two teachers. The classroom had 21 children in attendance until 10:08 am when a child was moved to the Pre-Kindergarten room.Plan of Correction: The management team will ensure all ratios are followed throughout the day.
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.
