KinderCare Learning Center #301044

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was furniture, toys and pillows in front of the emergency exit door in the toddler classroom. There was signage on the door stating that this was an emergency exit and do not block.”

8VAC20-780-240-D

“The center must follow their policy for medication administration. There was expired emergency medication at the center for child B . The medication expired 2 months ago.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Repeat Violation: The immunization record shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization record for child A was not signed by a physician/designee, this was overdue by 3.5 years. The immunization record for child C was not signed by a physician/designee, this was overdue by 1 year.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence to include time when parents were notified. The center is not documenting the time of day parents were informed of injuries to their child(ren).”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was furniture, toys and pillows in front of the emergency exit door in the toddler classroom. There was signage on the door stating that this was an emergency exit and do not block.”

8VAC20-780-240-D

“The center must follow their policy for medication administration. There was expired emergency medication at the center for child B . The medication expired 2 months ago.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Repeat Violation: The immunization record shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization record for child A was not signed by a physician/designee, this was overdue by 3.5 years. The immunization record for child C was not signed by a physician/designee, this was overdue by 1 year.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence to include time when parents were notified. The center is not documenting the time of day parents were informed of injuries to their child(ren).”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A spray bottle of sanitizing solution, and a container of baby oil were unlocked in a cabinet in the schoolage classroom.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's orders, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Antacid tablets were stored unlocked in a cabinet in the schoolage classroom.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Repeat Violation: Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. The documentation must be signed by a physician , their designee or an official of the health department. The tuberculosis test for staff A and B were not signed by a physician, this information was overdue by 10 months for staff A and by 5 weeks for staff B.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Repeat Violation: Each report shall include the dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization records for Child A and Child B were not signed by the physician/designee. This information was not provided for 8 months for child B and by several years for child A.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The current written allergy/sensitivity/diet restriction list in the infant room was dated June 2025 and not the current December 2025 list.”

8VAC20-780-400-A

“In order to promote the child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, and support. On 12/4/25 at approximately at 2:30 pm, a two year old child was sitting on their cot during naptime crying. There were no staff in the classroom and the child was not provided the needed comfort, support or help.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom provided that: On 12/4/25 at approximately 2:04 pm, staff A left 15- two-year-old children alone in their classroom at naptime. The children were discovered unsupervised by a staff at approximately 2:30 pm.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. There was no immunization record on file for child B which was overdue by 2.5 months and for child A which was overdue by at least 2 weeks.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. The screening/test must be signed by a physician/designee or health department. There was no physician/designee signature on staff A's tuberculosis test, which was overdue by 6 months.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Repeat Violation: The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. 1. Child A has a diagnosed food allergy to nuts however this allergy was listed as a sensitivity on the posted list.”

8VAC20-780-40-N

“The center failed to follow their written playground safety procedures which include active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities and circulating among children. On "the field" playground there were 3 children, three years of age on one end of the playground playing in a pile of debris which consisted of broken furniture and toys.. The teacher was on the opposite end of the playground and failed to come over to intervene or redirect the children. The staff failed to adequately scan the playground nor circulate amongst all the children.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. 1. There was no allergy care plans on file for child A for their nut allergy which was overdue by a few weeks. 2. There was no allergy care plan on file for child D for a diagnosed egg and lentil allergy, this plan is overdue for several months.”

8VAC20-780-240-C

“Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include all of the following facility specific topics. Orientation training was not documented for staff B, which was overdue by 6 months.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On "the field" playground there was a pile of debris in one corner, the debris consisted of broken garden furniture, broken toy pieces and lids. This debris was accessible to children on the playground, This debris has been in the corner of the playground since the summer.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization records for child C and D were not signed by a physician/designee.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. There was no immunization record on file for child B which was overdue by 2.5 months and for child A which was overdue by at least 2 weeks.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. The screening/test must be signed by a physician/designee or health department. There was no physician/designee signature on staff A's tuberculosis test, which was overdue by 6 months.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Repeat Violation: The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. 1. Child A has a diagnosed food allergy to nuts however this allergy was listed as a sensitivity on the posted list.”

8VAC20-780-40-N

“The center failed to follow their written playground safety procedures which include active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities and circulating among children. On "the field" playground there were 3 children, three years of age on one end of the playground playing in a pile of debris which consisted of broken furniture and toys.. The teacher was on the opposite end of the playground and failed to come over to intervene or redirect the children. The staff failed to adequately scan the playground nor circulate amongst all the children.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. 1. There was no allergy care plans on file for child A for their nut allergy which was overdue by a few weeks. 2. There was no allergy care plan on file for child D for a diagnosed egg and lentil allergy, this plan is overdue for several months.”

8VAC20-780-240-C

“Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include all of the following facility specific topics. Orientation training was not documented for staff B, which was overdue by 6 months.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On "the field" playground there was a pile of debris in one corner, the debris consisted of broken garden furniture, broken toy pieces and lids. This debris was accessible to children on the playground, This debris has been in the corner of the playground since the summer.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization records for child C and D were not signed by a physician/designee.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. There was no immunization record on file for child B which was overdue by 2.5 months and for child A which was overdue by at least 2 weeks.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. The screening/test must be signed by a physician/designee or health department. There was no physician/designee signature on staff A's tuberculosis test, which was overdue by 6 months.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Repeat Violation: The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. 1. Child A has a diagnosed food allergy to nuts however this allergy was listed as a sensitivity on the posted list.”

8VAC20-780-40-N

“The center failed to follow their written playground safety procedures which include active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities and circulating among children. On "the field" playground there were 3 children, three years of age on one end of the playground playing in a pile of debris which consisted of broken furniture and toys.. The teacher was on the opposite end of the playground and failed to come over to intervene or redirect the children. The staff failed to adequately scan the playground nor circulate amongst all the children.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. 1. There was no allergy care plans on file for child A for their nut allergy which was overdue by a few weeks. 2. There was no allergy care plan on file for child D for a diagnosed egg and lentil allergy, this plan is overdue for several months.”

8VAC20-780-240-C

“Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include all of the following facility specific topics. Orientation training was not documented for staff B, which was overdue by 6 months.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On "the field" playground there was a pile of debris in one corner, the debris consisted of broken garden furniture, broken toy pieces and lids. This debris was accessible to children on the playground, This debris has been in the corner of the playground since the summer.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization records for child C and D were not signed by a physician/designee.”