KinderCare Learning Center Breezewood

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall complete the department's health and safety update course annually. The most recent health and safety update course in the record of Staff #2, who has been employed for over two years and works directly with children, was completed on 10/07/2023.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5, employed for more than 22 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall complete the department's health and safety update course annually. The most recent health and safety update course in the record of Staff #2, who has been employed for over two years and works directly with children, was completed on 10/07/2023.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5, employed for more than 22 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.”

8VAC20-780-50-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the center did not ensure children’s records were treated confidentially. Evidence: During interviews, it was reported that on June 25, 2024, the center posted confidential information pertaining to Child #1 on a refrigerator in the Infant classroom. The refrigerator is accessible to other parents of children enrolled in the classroom. Upon review of the document that was posted, it was determined that the information included the child’s name, the child's parent's name, and information regarding a medical condition.”

63.2-1509-A Complaint related: No

“Based on staff interview and documentation, the center and it’s staff failed to report a suspected incident of child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services immediately as required. Evidence: 1)In April 2024, Child #2 was flicked on the cheek by Staff #1. The Center and it’s staff did not immediately report the suspected abuse to Child Protective Services. 2)On 5/8/24 and 5/9/24, staff reported to management that Child #1 was struck on their hand by Staff #1. The Center and it’s staff did not immediately report the suspected abuse to Child Protective Services.”

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

“Based on interviews, the center and it’s staff failed to ensure the care, protection and guidance of all children in care. Evidence: The Center and it’s staff did not ensure the care, protection, and guidance of children in the infant room when the staff present failed to protect infants in their care after they observed Staff #1 become angry with the infants resulting in the use of physical punishment, yelling, and using inappropriate language with infants. Staff failed to take protective action when Staff #1 was repeatedly assigned to the infant classroom for an additional 7 days after the above referenced behavior was reported.”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: No

“Based on staff interviews, the Center failed to use behavioral guidance that was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, or intended to redirect a child to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1)Staff stated that in April and May of 2024 while Staff #1 is in the infant room with infants up to age 16 months, they have been heard cursing at the children in their care. 2)Staff stated that in April and May of 2024 while Staff #1 is working in the infant room, they become frustrated with the children and have been observed yelling at children and telling them to ?Shut up!?, ?Go away!?, ?What is your problem? and ?What is wrong with you??”

8VAC20-780-550-O Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and review of documentation, the center failed to notify the parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries. Evidence: 1)The Center and it’s staff stated that they did not notify the parent of Child #1 after their hand was slapped on May 8 and May 9. Staff stated that the child’s hand was red where it had been slapped. 2)The Center and it’s staff stated that they did not notify the parent of Child #2 after their cheek was flicked in April 2024. Staff stated that the child’s cheek was red where they had been flicked.”

8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No

“Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that the forbidden action of physical punishment and striking a child did not occur. Evidence: 1)In April 2024, staff stated that they were in the infant room and Child #2 (age 13 months) was crying. Staff #1 became irritated by Child #2?s crying and flicked the child on the cheek leaving a red mark. 2)Upon interview with staff at the center, it was reported that on 5/8/2024, Child #1 (age 16 months) was moving a crib around in the infant classroom. Staff #1 became frustrated with the child and grabbed their arm, pulled them away, and struck their hand. The child began crying and staff stated the child’s hand was red after the interaction. 3)On 5/9/2024 in the infant classroom, Child #1 sitting on the floor with other children playing with a basket of toys. Child #1 took the toy basket from another child and Staff #1 struck Child #1 on the hand. The child cried and staff stated the child’s hand was red. 4)Staff in the infant room stated that they had witnessed a child in the infant room roughly handled by Staff #1 when Staff #1 became agitated and grabbed a child’s arm and yanked it.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during designated rest periods should have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1)In the Pre-K classroom (ages 4-5 years old), there were 9 children sleeping on mats without a bottom cover or without a one-piece covering open on 3 edges. 2)In the Preschool classroom (ages 2-3 years old), there was 1 child sleeping on a mat without a bottom cover or without a one-piece covering open on 3 edges.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during designated rest periods should have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1)In the Pre-K classroom (ages 4-5 years old), there were 9 children sleeping on mats without a bottom cover or without a one-piece covering open on 3 edges. 2)In the Preschool classroom (ages 2-3 years old), there was 1 child sleeping on a mat without a bottom cover or without a one-piece covering open on 3 edges.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: During inspection in the Threes classroom, there were 10 children present, but the written record reflected there were 12 children present.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of 5 staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to contact with children and within 30 days prior to employment. Evidence: 1)The file for Staff #5 (date of hire 8/30/23) did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test or screening staff at the time of employment and prior to contact with children. The TB test on file was dated 8/31/23.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on review of 5 staff records, the provider did not obtain documentation of the results of a national fingerprint background check prior to date of hire. Evidence: The record for Staff #5 (Date of Hire 8/30/23), did not contain documentation of a fingerprint background check completed prior to their date of hire. The fingerprint background check on file was dated 9/1/23.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: During inspection in the Threes classroom, there were 10 children present, but the written record reflected there were 12 children present.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of 5 staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to contact with children and within 30 days prior to employment. Evidence: 1)The file for Staff #5 (date of hire 8/30/23) did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test or screening staff at the time of employment and prior to contact with children. The TB test on file was dated 8/31/23.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on review of 5 staff records, the provider did not obtain documentation of the results of a national fingerprint background check prior to date of hire. Evidence: The record for Staff #5 (Date of Hire 8/30/23), did not contain documentation of a fingerprint background check completed prior to their date of hire. The fingerprint background check on file was dated 9/1/23.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1)During inspection in the Phonics Enrichment classroom, there were 5 children present, but there was no written record for the children present in this classroom. An electronic version of the record showed 4 children present. 2)During inspection in the Infant classroom, there were 11 children present, but the written record reflected there were 10 children present.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers were disposed in a storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Based on observation the center did not ensure that the diapering surface was cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1)In the Toddler classroom, the foot-operated storage system for disposal of diapers was not being operated by foot causing the staff member to touch the exterior surface of the trash can with a soiled diaper to open the trash can. 2)In the Toddler classroom, a staff member changed a child's diaper then sprayed a cleaner on the diapering surface and wiped it clean. No sanitizer was used as required. To properly sanitize the diapering surface, the sanitizer should be sprayed on the surface and the solution allowed to dry for at least 2 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1)During inspection in the Phonics Enrichment classroom, there were 5 children present, but there was no written record for the children present in this classroom. An electronic version of the record showed 4 children present. 2)During inspection in the Infant classroom, there were 11 children present, but the written record reflected there were 10 children present.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers were disposed in a storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Based on observation the center did not ensure that the diapering surface was cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1)In the Toddler classroom, the foot-operated storage system for disposal of diapers was not being operated by foot causing the staff member to touch the exterior surface of the trash can with a soiled diaper to open the trash can. 2)In the Toddler classroom, a staff member changed a child's diaper then sprayed a cleaner on the diapering surface and wiped it clean. No sanitizer was used as required. To properly sanitize the diapering surface, the sanitizer should be sprayed on the surface and the solution allowed to dry for at least 2 minutes.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of 5 staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (date of hire 6/29/22) did not contain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement prior to the date of hire. The sworn disclosure statement was completed on 6/30/22.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of 5 staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (date of hire 6/29/22) did not contain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement prior to the date of hire. The sworn disclosure statement was completed on 6/30/22.”