KinderCare Learning Centers #000002
4616 Minor Lane
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 941-6424
Current Inspector: Alyssa Simons (571) 423-6392
Inspection Date: May 31, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code
- Comments:
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A complaint was received by the licensing office on May 29, 2024, in regard to special feeding needs and staff qualifications and training. An investigation was initiated on May 31, 2024 between the hours of 10:25am - 1:05pm, and concluded on June 5, 2024. Observations were made, interviews were completed, and documentation was reviewed. The preponderance of evidence gathered supports violations of the standards. Areas of noncompliance can be found in the violation notice. Areas of noncompliance not related to the complaint but identified during the course of the investigation can also be found on the violation notice. Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Alyssa Simons at (571)-423-6392 or alyssa.simons@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-H Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on record review, annual training relevant to staff's job responsibilities and the care of children was not completed by all staff.
1. Staff #1's (date of hire: 01/26/09) and Staff #4's (date of hire: 11/25/19) record's did not contain documentation of the prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma including procedures to cope with crying babies and distraught children.
2. Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma including procedures to cope with crying babies and distraught children is relevant to Staff #1 and Staff #4's job responsibilities.Plan of Correction: Train staff on shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. Document in file.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No Description: 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 Infant A classroom, 3 crib mattresses were cracked, exposing the foam on the inside.Plan of Correction: Order new mattresses and replace the old ones.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-370-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation, when an infant was placed in his crib, he was not placed on his back (spine).
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 placed Child #1 (age: 8 months) in their crib on their stomach.
2. Staff #2 acknowledged that they placed Child #1 in their crib on their stomach.Plan of Correction: Re-train staff on safe sleep.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: No Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period was not dated.
Evidence:
1. The menu posted outside of the kitchen was not dated for the current one-week period.
2. In the Infant B classroom, child #1's (age: 8 months) menu was not dated for the current one-week period.Plan of Correction: Update menu with correct dates and current meals.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-D Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on record review, infants were not fed in accordance with parental instructions.
Evidence:
1. Child #1's (age: 8 months) parent provided instructions indicates that child #1 should be fed at approximately 7:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm and 4:30pm.
2. Child #1 arrived on 05/28/2024 at approximately 9:06am. Child #1 took a nap from approximately 10:02am-12:12pm. Child #1 was fed their first bottle at approximately 1:15pm.Plan of Correction: Ask parents for feeding schedule for formula bottles and post it in the room.
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.
