KinderCare Learning Center #995

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation in the infant classroom, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff member 1 was observed changing an infant child's diaper and did not wash their hands with soap and running water after the diaper change.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation of the Pre-K classroom, staff were supervising children and did always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. The two assigned staff members in the classroom stated 18 children were in the classroom. Inspector was in the classroom approximately 3 to 4 minutes observing the classroom and there were 20 children. When it was time for the children to transition outside, staff member 1 counted 20 children touching each child's head.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation in the infant classroom, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff member 1 was observed changing an infant child's diaper and did not wash their hands with soap and running water after the diaper change.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation of the Pre-K classroom, staff were supervising children and did always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. The two assigned staff members in the classroom stated 18 children were in the classroom. Inspector was in the classroom approximately 3 to 4 minutes observing the classroom and there were 20 children. When it was time for the children to transition outside, staff member 1 counted 20 children touching each child's head.”

8VAC20-780-160-A Complaint related: No

“Based on staff records review, 2 of 2 records, the center did not obtain documentation each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of employment 5/31/2022) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in record.”

8VAC20-780-320-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation and interviews, the center did not ensure each restroom area provided for children had toiles that are flushable. Evidence: 1. In the preschool bathroom, toilets were operable and flushable for access to children.”

22.1-289.035-B-4 Complaint related: No

“Based on staff records review, 2 of 2 records, the center did not obtain required documentation of central registry results and sworn disclosure statement for staff. 1. Staff #1 date of employment 3/28/2022, did not have central registry results in record available for review. 2. Staff #2 date of employment 5/31/2022, did not have sworn disclosure statement in record available for review.”

8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No

“Based on staff interviews and documents, children under 10 years of age should always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On around March 31, 2022, Child A (2-year-old) was left the classroom unattended and walked out the classroom. It could not be determined how long the Child A was in the bathroom unattended and unsupervised. 2. Staff #1 acknowledge through written statements and interviews; a Child A was left in the classroom unattended.”

8VAC20-780-410-4 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interviews and documentation, the staff separated child from group so that the child is away from hearing and vision of a staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 separated Child B (18-month-old) from group of children in a strapped seated in chair and when in engaged in developmental learning activities.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interviews and documentation, the staff supervising children did not ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. On February 9, 2023, Child B (18-month-old) was not attended to by Staff #2 in a nurturing and appropriate manner. Staff #2 did not include Child B in developmental learning activities with other children seated at the table in the classroom. Staff #2 did not engage in conversation with Child B during the activity.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

“Based on staff interviews and documentation, the staff supervising children did not ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. During the course of an investigation, Licensing was made aware of an incident that occurred on or around March 31, 2022. Staff #1 left a child in the toddlers classroom unattended and went to another classroom. Child A walked out the classroom. It was undetermined how long Child A (two-year-old) was left unattended and unsupervised. 2. Child A was accompanied back to the classroom by Staff #1 when returned back to the classroom. 3. The Director was notified that Staff #1 left Child A in the classroom unsupervised. 4. Staff #1 acknowledge child was left unsupervised and unattended in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the classrooms, the center areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the classroom for two and three year old children, the toilets in the classroom had protruding nails that did not have caps to cover the nails. 2. Seven mini blocks in the toy area had rips in the corner. 3. In the school-age classroom, the red couch had tears on the side.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain documentation that staff member have at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 4/14/2008) tuberculosis screening expired on 7/27/2022.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the classrooms, the center areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the classroom for two and three year old children, the toilets in the classroom had protruding nails that did not have caps to cover the nails. 2. Seven mini blocks in the toy area had rips in the corner. 3. In the school-age classroom, the red couch had tears on the side.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain documentation that staff member have at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 4/14/2008) tuberculosis screening expired on 7/27/2022.”

22VAC40-185-270-A

“Evidence: 1. Based on observation in the classroom of Preschoolers, the toilet seat was chipped and with no toilet lid. Wet and soiled tissue were in the corners of the wall and red stains on the floor. 2. Based on observation, a changing pad had visible tears. Evidence: 1. Director will discuss with staff to follow cleaning checklist. Closing staff will help assist with bathroom cleaning. A work order has been sent to maintenance for repairs. 2.Changing pad was observed with tears in the waterproof cover.”

22VAC40-185-510-N

“Evidence: 1. Child #1 over-the-counter mediation expired in April 2022. 2. Child #6 over-the-counter medication expired in September 2021.”

8VAC20-770-60-B Complaint related: No

“Based on a review of records, one staff record does not contain documentation of a Sworn Disclosure statement (SDS) that discloses any out of state residency in the past 5 years. Evidence: The Sworn Disclosure Statement on file, is an outdated form and does not list any out of state residency within the past 5 years. This information is not documented anywhere in the staff file that was provided for review. (Staff A)”

8VAC20-780-50-B Complaint related: No

“Based on a review of records, one staff record was not available for review. Evidence: One staff record could not be located during the investigation. The facility was given until 5:00 PM on 12/20/2021 to produce the record for review. The staff record was not submitted until 12/22/2021. (Staff A)”

8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No

“Based on a review of records, staff records do not contain documentation of all required components. Evidence: 2 staff records were reviewed. Missing information includes: *Verification of age (Staff A) 1.Documentation of education and experience (Staff A, B) 2. Documentation of references; * References may not be related by blood or marriage. 1 reference is listed as "Father" (Staff A). * One reference form is blank. Second reference form is not signed and dated by the person conducting the reference check. (Staff B) 3. Date of Hire (Staff B)”

8VAC20-780-210-A Complaint related: No

“Based on a review of records, one record does not contain documentation of meeting Program leader qualifications. Evidence: Staff A's record does not contain documentation of education and experience to meet Program leader qualifications. The application on file lists an Associates degree; however, there is no date of completion listed and no diploma on file.”

8VAC20-780-350-Q Complaint related: No

“Based on multiple staff statements, children have been temporarily reassigned to another group in order to maintain ratios. Evidence: 12/20/2021 - A child was moved to the School Age room from the Preschool room to maintain ratios. The child was moved when there was another staff person available to go into the room.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on a review of records, one staff record does not contain documentation of a completed Central Registry Search ( CPS ) within 30 days of employment. Evidence: - Staff A (Date of Hire; 9/7/2021) doe not have a completed CPS search result on file. No documentation was provided to show that the form was mailed off within 7 business days or that any follow up with the Office of Background Investigations (OBI) was conducted to locate the results after 30 days.”