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KinderCare Learning Centers #344
801 Locust Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 471-1191

Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827

Inspection Date: May 30, 2023

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.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:
A monitoring inspection was conducted on 05/30/2023 between the hours of approximately 9:15 am to 11:50 am. There were 26 children present, ranging in ages from 4 months to 5 years, with 5 staff supervising.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A
Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Evidence:
1) The record for Child #1 (start date 09/26/2022) did not contain the results of a physical examination.

Plan of Correction: Obtained and found the missing 3rd page of the examination for the child.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A
Description: Base on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1) The records for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody.
2) The record for Child #4 did not contain the address of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached

Plan of Correction: Called the parents of children with the missing information to get the updated information needed for each child's records.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B
Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were maintained in a way that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, a staff member was cleaning the children's bathrooms. The staff person had sprayed cleaning solution on the toilet seats and had left it there to soak. One of the bathrooms had been left unsupervised, leaving the cleaning agent accessible to children who might enter the bathroom.

Plan of Correction: Discussed the Health and Safety standard with the staff in regard of storing the hazardous substances and keeping them out of children's reach.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-520-C
Description: Based on observation, diaper ointment was kept in areas that were not inaccessible to children.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, diaper cream was observed in the lower cabinet space under the changing table in the Discovery Preschool room. The doors to the cabinet space were not locked.

Plan of Correction: Had a conversation with the teachers regarding importance of locking the cabinets so they cannot be accessed by children.

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.

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