The Virginia Department of Social Services inspected the KinderCare Learning Center at Sudley Manor Mar. 27. The agency noted violations in the storage of hazardous materials.
The day care center, located at 10496 Sudley Manor Drive, was previously cited Oct. 28, 2013 for not securing a can of Lysol spray on a school bus.
Virginia Department of Social Services Comments:
An unannounced monitoring visit was conducted today between the hours of 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. There were 49 children and 8 staff in attendance. Children were observed in free play, outside play, and lunch preparation. All classrooms observed were in ratio compliance. Please call if you have any questions.
Editor's Note: Descriptions of violations and the responses from the facility came directly from the inspection report.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-140-A
Description: Based on a review of six children's files and an interview with the director, it was determined that one child did not have a physical on file within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child B ( enrolled on 12/11/13) does not have a physical on file.
Action to be Taken: When the maintenance tech comes in today we will find another location for the cleaning and sanitizing materials.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-520-C
Description: Based on observation the center did not ensure diaper ointments were inaccessible to the children. Evidence: Diaper ointment in the two's classroom was in a lower cabinet that was not locked and accessible to the children.
Action to be Taken: Information has been collected and is now in the file.
Full reports of each provider are located online and are available for public viewing.
The Virginia Department of Social Services inspects all licensed child-welfare agencies at least twice a year, with at least one unannounced inspection each year.
“In order to determine continued compliance with standards during the effective dates of the license, the department’s licensing representative will make announced and unannounced inspections of the facility or agency during the hours of its operation,” the agency states on their website. “The licensee is responsible for correcting any areas of noncompliance found during renewal or monitoring inspections.”
VDSS cautions that a compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility and online compliance reports do not include consideration that some information regarding “adverse actions” may be the subject of pending appeals.
According to the agency, “through the administration of the licensing program, the Department of Social Services assumes responsibility to ensure that licensed facilities and agencies provide children and adults with at least a minimum level of care in accordance with regulations prescribed by the State Board of Social Services and Child Day-Care Council.”
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