VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Springfield KinderCare
7901 Rolling Road
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 866-9228

Current Inspector: Miranda Wright (571) 596-3661

Inspection Date: June 18, 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 CareProvisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect

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 monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:00am-12:20pm. There were 61 children (infants-5yrs.) directly supervised by 13 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, playing outside, water play and infant feeding routines. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kelly.Savittiere@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-50-A
Description:	Based on observation, child record was not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. There was an accident report in a black box sitting on the counter in the 2's classroom with child information.
Plan of Correction:	We will remind teachers in training on Thursday to have parents sign forms and bring back to me.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment were not maintained in a clean and safe method. Evidence: 1. Sofa and chair in preschool class room were ripped. 2. Green ride on plastic see saw was cracked at the base 3. Gate on playground was not latching during inspection.
Plan of Correction:	I will remove them during the inspection. I will have maintenance fix today and send you a picture.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a bottle of hand sanitizer on the counter in the 2's classroom.
Plan of Correction:	We will remind in meeting to put in the closet and lock.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on record review, required information was not documented on written record for children's injuries. Evidence: 1. 1 of 8 child accident reports did not contain Action to prevent reoccurrence.
Plan of Correction:	We will make sure updated forms are used.