KinderCare Learning Centers 302102
46386 Logan Way
Sterling, VA 20165
(517) 229-2544
Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386
Inspection Date: June 24, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
- Technical Assistance:
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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.
Discussed the attendance record and medication authorization requirements.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring focused inspection was conducted on 6/24/2024 from 9:37am to 12:30pm. At the time of entrance, 49 children were in care with 8 staff members present. Children were observed playing with toys, eating snack and coloring. (16) staff records, and (5) children?s records, the physical space and evacuation drills, emergency plan and attendance records were reviewed. The playground is under construction currently.
Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Repeat violations were found and are identified within this report.
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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on record review, the center did not have a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire.
Evidence:
1. Staff #8 (date of hire 4/22/2024) had a sworn disclosure statement signed on 4/24/2024.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on record review, the center did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #8 (date of hire 4/22/2024) had a central registry finding dated 5/30/2024.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-50-A Description: Based on observation, staff records were not treated confidentially.
Evidence:
1. The supplemental page was posted on the bulletin board from the 4/08/2024 inspection. This page is considered confidential.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child has a record that contains all required information.
Evidence:
1. Child #3's file (start date 9/05/2023) was missing one parent's employment address.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-180-A Description: Based on interview, the center did not ensure that all staff are capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility.
Evidence:
1. Staff #15 (assistant teacher) is not able to communicate in English. The assistant teacher required skills state the following, "Read, write, understand and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English."Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Repeat Violation
Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1.In the rabbits classroom, the sink cabinet was splintered at the bottom on two sides.
2. In the elephants classroom, the toilet in the bathroom was not working and had an out of order sign on it with tape. Staff stated it had not been working for approximately 3 weeks. The large rug in the classroom was frayed around the edges and was not laying flat causing a tripping hazard near the classroom door. The rubber runner was missing between the carpet and tile near the shelf.
3. In the lions classroom, the door that leads outside to the parking lot had rust across the bottom of the door.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Repeat Violation
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning and sanitizing materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the infant classroom, a Clorox bottle was inside an unlocked cabinet. The lock did not fasten.
2. In the lions classroom, bleach water was inside an unlocked left cabinet. The lock was not fastened and did not work.
3. In the giraffes classroom, bleach water was inside an unlocked cabinet. The lock was hanging on the cabinet handle.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Description: Repeat Violation
Based on observation, unused electrical outlets were not covered with protective covers.
Evidence:
1. In the Grizzly classroom, one unused outlet was not covered with a protective cover.
2. In the Rabbit classroom, one unused outlet was not covered with a protective cover near the blue chair.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-320-F Description: Based on observation, the center did not provide one or more platforms or sets of steps when low sinks are not available in restrooms used by children of preschool age and younger.
Evidence:
1. In the panda classroom (infant and toddler class), a platform or set of steps was not available for children to reach the sink to wash their hands.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation, the center did not have children wash their hands with soap and running water after eating snacks.
Evidence:
1. In the panda classroom, two children finished eating snack and began playing with toys. The children did not wash their hands with soap and running water after eating.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation, the center is not meeting all diapering requirements.
Evidence:
1. In the pandas classroom, the trash can is not foot operated. The disposable diapers were being disposed of in a trash can with a flip top.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-C Description: Based on observation, the center is not meeting all requirements when over the counter skin products are being used.
Evidence:
1. In the rabbits classroom, a bottle of lotion was inside a child's cubby and was not labeled with the child's name on it.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
