VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

KinderCare Learning Centers 302103
83 Sugarland Run Dr
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 361-7249

Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386

Inspection Date: June 10, 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 Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring focused inspection was conducted on 6/10/2024 from 9:33am to 11:45am. At the time of entrance, 36 children were in care with 10 staff members present. Children were observed playing outside, playing with riding toys in the classroom, playing in centers and, tracing the number 4 on a worksheet. The infants were playing on the floor with toys.. (10) staff records, and (2) children?s records, the physical space and evacuation drills, emergency plan and attendance records were reviewed. Interactions between the children and staff were positive. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only. Any plans of correction not received within 5 business days will result in the plans not appearing on the Violation Notice and public website. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on review of staff records, the center did not have one staff fingerprint results prior to hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of hire 3/04/2024) had fingerprint results dated 4/09/2024.
Plan of Correction:	All staff will have fingerprints results prior to hire. They were submitted timely because their ?original? hire date was prior to 3/4/2024 but were resubmitted due to ownership.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of 10 staff records, the child day program did not obtain the central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #8 and Staff #9 did not have the central registry results and all had hire dates of 3/04/2024. 2. Staff #6 (Date of hire 3/04/2024) had a central registry result dated 6/03/2024.
Plan of Correction:	All Staff will have central registry on file within 30 days of employment. Central Registry?s for the employees below were submitted timely but due to the ownership the results were delayed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, one of two children's records did not have complete information. Evidence: 1. Child #1's file (start date 12/04/2019) did not have one parent's work phone number.
Plan of Correction:	All children?s files will be audited and complete. Child?s file in question has been corrected
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on review of staff records, the center did not have documentation that the individual possesses the education required by the job position. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire 3/04/2024) was listed as a lead teacher, but did not have documentation of completing a high school program or the equivalent.
Plan of Correction:	All teacher?s files will be audited and complete. Going forward new teachers will start with a complete and accurate file
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the School Age classroom, the wall trim was pulling away from the wall exposing wood. The tile in the classroom is stained in most of the flooring. 2. In the Toddler classroom, the rug is stained. 3. In the Two's classroom, the blue rug is stained. 4. In the Girl's bathroom, two bathroom tiles are cracked near the drain. 5. The basketball hoop net is torn and shredded.
Plan of Correction:	In the School Age classroom, the wall trim was pulling away from the wall exposing wood. The tile in the classroom is stained in most of the flooring. Flooring will be replaced by 9/1/2024 1. In the Toddler classroom, the rug is stained.?Rug Removed 2. In the Two's classroom, the blue rug is stained.- Rug removed 3. In the Girl's bathroom, two bathroom tiles are cracked near the drain. Floor will be replaced by 10/1/2024 The basketball hoop net is torn and shredded. Net has been Removed
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler classroom, a blue mop was leaning against the wall. It had a purple cleaning agent inside the mop container. 2. In the Four and Five year old classroom, a bottle of liquid starch, shaving cream and Saline Solution was inside an unlocked cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	Items have been placed in locked storage. Center Director will check daily as she is visiting classrooms
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-F
Description:	Based on observation, a shady area was not provided on playgrounds during the months of June, July and August. Evidence: 1. The infant/toddler playground did not have shade.
Plan of Correction:	Shade structure will be replaced. In the meantime, children will only play outside in the morning during the summer
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-4
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain the required supervision ratio of staff to children in the Four and Five year old Class. Evidence: 1. The Four and Five year old class had 11 children with 1 teacher for approximately 2 minutes. Staff stated the assistant had left to use the restroom.
Plan of Correction:	Teachers will be always in ratio. Center Director and Assistant Director will ensure that we are in ratio at all times by conducting random classroom observations