KinderCare - 301118

13A.16.08.08A(1)

“LS observed that there was one teacher in room 1B with 5 infants. LS observed one aide in room 2 with 5 toddlers. LS observed one aide in room 7A with 4 toddlers. The director stated that the additional staff members that were assigned to rooms 1B and 2 were on lunch break while the children were napping,, and that one staff member in room 7A had called out of work. During a rest period for a group of children who are younger than 2 years old, the required staff/child ratio applicable to that group shall be maintained.”

13A.16.08.03C(1)

“LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint states that the caller observed a ratio of 5 infants to 1 adult in the infant room, despite the tour guide stating their ratio is 3 to 1. LS observed that there was one teacher in room 1B with 5 infants. LS observed one aide in room 2 with 5 toddlers. LS observed one aide in room 7A with 4 toddlers. In a group of children in which each child is younger than 2 years old, the following staff child/ratio applies: Infants, 1 to 3, toddlers, 1 to 3.”

13A.16.08.02B

“LS did not observe qualified teachers in rooms 7A, 7B, or 4. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter.”

13A.16.08.01A(2)(b)

“LS observed that there was one teacher in room 1B with 5 infants. LS observed one aide in room 2 with 5 toddlers. LS observed one aide in room 7A with 4 toddlers. The operator shall ensure that each child received adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child.”

13A.16.07.06A

“LS observed that there was one teacher in room 1B with 5 infants. LS observed one aide in room 2 with 5 toddlers. LS observed one aide in room 7A with 4 toddlers. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”

13A.16.13.03A(2)

“LS observed 21 children in room 6. The approved capacity for room 6 on the license issued by the Office of Child Care is 19. An operator offering care under this chapter shall operate according to the approved plan.”

13A.16.08.03D(2)(b)

“LS observed 21 children in room 6 with two staff. The group included 17 four year old children and four school age children. In a mixed-age group with preschool children, if the group contains preschool children 3 years old or older, the staff to child ratio is 1 to 10.”

13A.16.08.03D(2)(a)

“LS observed 21 children in room 6 with two staff. The group included 17 four year old children and four school age children. In a mixed age group with preschool children, the group size may not exceed 20 children.”

13A.16.08.02B

“LS initially did not observe a qualified teacher in room 1B. The assigned teacher in room 1B was outside with three of the infants, while the aide was left with the additional three infants in the room. LS interviewed a teacher in room 5B in reference to a complaint, and the teacher in room 5B stated that after she leaves to go home at 4:00 pm, an aide comes into the room, and the aide is the only staff assigned to the room until closing. The teacher stated that last week on Wednesday or Thursday when the child's mother reported the bruising, that an aide was in the room by herself with the children after she left for the day. The operator shall assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing set forth at Regulation .03 of this chapter.”

13A.16.07.02A(1)

“LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint states that the child had a red smush on their vulva and pain while urinating. Bruises have been seen on the child's arms, and staff informed the caller that the child was mishandled by another staff member that was fired. LS interviewed the director, who stated that on May 28, 2026, the mother of the child referenced in the incident informed him after pickup at 8:11 pm that the child had several bruises on their arm, and sent pictures of the bruises. The director informed LS that he did not notify CPS because he knows that the bruises did not happen at the center. An employee who has reason to believe that a child has been abused, in the center or outside the center, shall report that belief directly to the protective services unit of the local department or to a law enforcement agency, as required under Maryland law.”

13A.16.03.04I(2)

“The complaint states that the child had a red smush on their vulva and pain while urinating. Bruises have been seen on the child's arms, and staff informed the caller that the child was mishandled by another staff member that was fired. It also states that the child fell and scraped their elbow and no care of bandaging was given. The complaint also states that Kindercare has not been holding any of their staff members accountable nor making incident reports. The director was informed that the parent of the child referenced in the incident did inform him on May 28th after pickup that bruises were observed on the child's arm. LS did not observe an incident report regarding any injuries or bruising to the child's arm. The operator shall record or maintain on file each injury or accident required by Regulation .06C and D of this chapter to be reported.”

13A.16.03.04C

“LS did not observe an updated emergency form for the child referenced in the complaint. The operator shall obtain and maintain emergency information from the child's parent that is updated as needed but at least annually.”

13A.16.07.06A

“The complaint states that the director self-reported that a staff member has been placed on leave due to improperly picking up a three year old child by one arm. LS interviewed the director and two staff members in reference to the complaint. A teacher in room 1 stated that on March 23, 2026, she was walking past room 4 and observed the teacher in room 4 grabbing the child referenced in the complaint by the arm and lifting the child up off the floor by one arm. The child was in a standing position and was not sitting, and the child's feet were lifted up off of the ground. The teacher stated that the child was not throwing a tantrum. The teacher confronted the staff member and asked the staff member what they were doing, and the staff member stated that the child's parent said it was ok. The teacher reported the incident to the director. The operator shall ensure the safety and security of each child at all times.”

13A.16.07.03A(2)

“LS conducted a complaint investigation on today's date. The complaint states that the director self-reported that a staff member has been placed on leave due to improperly picking up a three year old child by one arm. LS interviewed the director and two staff members in reference to the complaint. A teacher in room 1 stated that on March 23,2026, she was walking past room 4 and observed the teacher in room 4 grabbing the child referenced in the complaint by the arm and lifting the child up off the floor by one arm. The child was in a standing position and was not sitting, and the child's feet were lifted up off of the ground. The teacher stated that the child was not throwing a tantrum. The teacher confronted the staff member and asked the staff member what they were doing, and the staff member stated that the child's parent said it was ok. The teacher reported the incident to the director. Child discipline should be consistent with the requirements of this chapter.”