KinderCare Learning Center #75122

63.2-1509-A Complaint related: Yes

“Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department for 6 days.”

63.2-1509-A Complaint related: Yes

“Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department for 6 days.”

63.2-1509-A Complaint related: Yes

“Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department for 6 days.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 staff did not have out of state child abuse and neglect search requested by the end of the staff's 30th day of employment. Evidence: The following staff listed on their sworn statement they had resided in a different state within the past 5 years, the child abuse and neglect search was not completed for; Staff # 2, date of employment 11/15/2022 does not have child abuse results for New York and Washington, DC. Staff #3, date of employment 10/28/2022 does not have child abuse results for North Carolina.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, resilient surfacing does not comply with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: The fall zone underneath and surrounding outside playground equipment does not meet the 6 feet resilient surfacing in the following areas. Little Tykes large blue slide measured about 4 inches of pea gravel surfacing. Little Tykes cube measured about 2 inches of pea gravel surfacing. Gametime climber measured 4 inches of pea gravel surfacing and the swings were bare underneath and measured 2 inches of pea gravel around the swings.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center is not maintained in a safe, clean and operable condition. Evidence: In the downstairs toddler classroom, the left hand sided cabinet under the counter has peeling paint on the front cabinet door.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning agents was not locked using a safe locking method and were accessible to children. Evidence: Hazardous substances, such as cleaning agents were found unlocked and accessible to children in the following classrooms; The 2's/3's classroom had insect repellents under the diaper changing table and cleaners in the cabinet under the sink. The 3's classroom had cleaners in the tall cabinet”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on a review of children and medication records, 2 children's records were missing physician and parental authorization to administer medication. Evidence: Child # 1 has a medication authorization form dated 12/26/2023, it is missing the parental authorization. Child # 3 has a medication authorization form, it is missing the physician authorization.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 staff did not have out of state child abuse and neglect search requested by the end of the staff's 30th day of employment. Evidence: The following staff listed on their sworn statement they had resided in a different state within the past 5 years, the child abuse and neglect search was not completed for; Staff # 2, date of employment 11/15/2022 does not have child abuse results for New York and Washington, DC. Staff #3, date of employment 10/28/2022 does not have child abuse results for North Carolina.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, resilient surfacing does not comply with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: The fall zone underneath and surrounding outside playground equipment does not meet the 6 feet resilient surfacing in the following areas. Little Tykes large blue slide measured about 4 inches of pea gravel surfacing. Little Tykes cube measured about 2 inches of pea gravel surfacing. Gametime climber measured 4 inches of pea gravel surfacing and the swings were bare underneath and measured 2 inches of pea gravel around the swings.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center is not maintained in a safe, clean and operable condition. Evidence: In the downstairs toddler classroom, the left hand sided cabinet under the counter has peeling paint on the front cabinet door.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning agents was not locked using a safe locking method and were accessible to children. Evidence: Hazardous substances, such as cleaning agents were found unlocked and accessible to children in the following classrooms; The 2's/3's classroom had insect repellents under the diaper changing table and cleaners in the cabinet under the sink. The 3's classroom had cleaners in the tall cabinet”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on a review of children and medication records, 2 children's records were missing physician and parental authorization to administer medication. Evidence: Child # 1 has a medication authorization form dated 12/26/2023, it is missing the parental authorization. Child # 3 has a medication authorization form, it is missing the physician authorization.”

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Based on review of staff information, the center did not obtain new criminal history record checks every five years for each staff member. Evidence: The criminal history record check for Staff #2 was expired.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

“Based on review of staff information, the center did not obtain new Virginia central registry checks every five years. Evidence: The Virginia central registry check for Staff #2 was expired.”

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Based on review of staff information, the center did not obtain new criminal history record checks every five years for each staff member. Evidence: The criminal history record check for Staff #2 was expired.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

“Based on review of staff information, the center did not obtain new Virginia central registry checks every five years. Evidence: The Virginia central registry check for Staff #2 was expired.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, it was determined area outside was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, the center has plastic lawn edging and there were places where the bolts holding it into the ground were not flush. This poses a protrusion and/or snag hazard.”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation, it was determined that not all occupied cots met 12 inches of space between them. Evidence: 1. In the preschool room, there were 4 occupied cribs that were close together and not 12 inches apart.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and staff interviews, it was determined the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for a staff member from the out of state where the person resides. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 who was hired on November 15, 2022 lives outside of the Commonwealth. 2. The Center has sent request but staff member has to go to have the clearance completed but the earliest appointment available is mid January.”

8VAC20-780-330-B Complaint related: No

“Based on interviews and observation it was determined the program is not providing sufficient resilient surfacing under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The swing set had no resilient surfacing under the seats or in the surrounding area. 2. The other fall zone areas also have low amount of resilient surfacing and does not meet the requirements. 3. There was not enough surfacing that could be raked around to create safe fall zones.”

8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: Yes

“Based on record review and staff interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure ratios were met based on the youngest child in the grouping. Evidence: 1. Staff interviewed about morning and afternoon transitions acknowledged that early mornings have the Toddlers and the Twos combined. The staff also said there have been late afternoons in which the toddlers were combined with the Twos. 2. Attendance and Head Counts sheets were reviewed and did find that on June 24, 2022 there was 1 staff with a group of 6 toddlers and two's for under 4 minutes. The Toddler ratio requires a 5 to 1 ratio.”

8VAC20-780-330-A Complaint related: No

“Based on observation of the outside play area, it was determined the playground surfacing has not been designed to protect children from hazards. Evidence: 1. The playground uses pea gravel for resilient surfacing. The pea gravel is not adequate in depth throughout the playground which results in exposed tree roots that span around the playground. The roots pose tripping hazards throughout the play yard.”

8VAC20-780-560-O

“Based on interview and discussion, it was determined the center does not have procedures established for staff to take to avoid cross contamination of food to prevent an allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Staff were asked what steps are taken to avoid cross contamination of food when serving in classes where a child has a food allergy. 2. Staff stated they didn't have a plan but staff know who has allergies.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on interview and record review it was determined the Program did not obtain written authorization from the parent to apply diaper ointment on a child. Evidence: 1. Program has kept written record to verify times and dates ointment has been applied to a child after each diaper changing. There are times and initials of staff when the ointment was applied. 2. The over the counter cream is labeled with the child's name and there is a physician authorization to administer ointment dated February, 2022. 3. The center did not obtain written parent authorization which also includes noting any known adverse reactions.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observation, the Center did not ensure the most recent inspection findings were posted in an area where the public would have access to view. Evidence; 1. The most recent findings were found at the bottom of the stairs in the staff sign in and out area. 2. The license was posted on a bulleting board with other documents in an area for the parent's view but inspection notes were not posted.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, it was determined that the licensed child day program did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for two staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was employed by the company in October, 2021 and does not have a central registry check maintained in the file. 2. Staff #2 has been employed since March 24, 2022 and does not have a central registry on file. 3. Director stated that review of files were completed for newer staff and both documents were sent out a few weeks ago.”

8VAC20-780-560-O

“Based on interview and discussion, it was determined the center does not have procedures established for staff to take to avoid cross contamination of food to prevent an allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Staff were asked what steps are taken to avoid cross contamination of food when serving in classes where a child has a food allergy. 2. Staff stated they didn't have a plan but staff know who has allergies.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on interview and record review it was determined the Program did not obtain written authorization from the parent to apply diaper ointment on a child. Evidence: 1. Program has kept written record to verify times and dates ointment has been applied to a child after each diaper changing. There are times and initials of staff when the ointment was applied. 2. The over the counter cream is labeled with the child's name and there is a physician authorization to administer ointment dated February, 2022. 3. The center did not obtain written parent authorization which also includes noting any known adverse reactions.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observation, the Center did not ensure the most recent inspection findings were posted in an area where the public would have access to view. Evidence; 1. The most recent findings were found at the bottom of the stairs in the staff sign in and out area. 2. The license was posted on a bulleting board with other documents in an area for the parent's view but inspection notes were not posted.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, it was determined that the licensed child day program did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for two staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was employed by the company in October, 2021 and does not have a central registry check maintained in the file. 2. Staff #2 has been employed since March 24, 2022 and does not have a central registry on file. 3. Director stated that review of files were completed for newer staff and both documents were sent out a few weeks ago.”