VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Kid's Station Powered by KinderCare
1100 Sam Perry Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 371-1686

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: Aug. 6, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated on 08/06/24 and completed on 08/06/24 in response to a self-report received by the licensing office on 08/05/24 relating to forbidden actions. The inspector reviewed one child?s record and one staff record on-site on 8/06/24. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with an applicable standard or law, and a violation is 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 deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on (8/19/24). A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-410-1
Description:	Based on review of a records and interview, the center did not ensure that physical punishment, such as rough handling, does not occur. Evidence: In an interview on 08/06/24, Staff #1 acknowledged that she used a tone she shouldn?t have and handled Child #1 (age 22 months) roughly. Staff #1 was observed grabbing Child #1 in an aggressive manner to get the child to sit back down on her cot. An incident report in Child #1?s record and a coaching form in Staff #1?s record corroborated Staff #1?s account of the incident. In an interview on 8/06/24, the Program Director acknowledged that Staff #1 admitted that she handled Child #1 roughly.
Plan of Correction:	Retraining has already begun. Topics include the following: Managing Stress in the Moment Managing Stress Long Term Look at Yourself- Self Care Resources Mandatory Reporter Code of Ethics Employee Handbook Service Values Developmentally Appropriate Practice Talking to Young Children Self Care for Teachers Safe and Supportive Environment Supervision High Quality Learning Centers Navigating Challenging Behaviors Engaging Transitions Health and Safety in the Classroom Rest Time and Safety