KinderCare Learning Centers #300874

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on records review, staff did not complete orientation training within 7 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2's first day of employment was 1/2/24. 2. Staff # 2's record did not contain of any documentation to show that Staff # 2 had completed orientation.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat Violation Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a central registry search (CRS) for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 2/20/23. 2. Staff # 1's CRS was submitted in November 2023. The request was bounced back due to missing information. 3. The center did not re-submit the request to this date. 4. Staff # 2's first day of employment was 1/2/24. 5. Staff # 2's CRS has not been obtained to this date.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain shall obtain documentation of immunizations by the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 1's first day of attendance was 3/4/24. Child # 1's immunization records were not obtained by the center.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Repeat Violation Based on observation and record review, the center did not maintain the ratio of one staff to ten children in a group that included children four years of age. Evidence: 1. At approximately 10:10am, there were 12 children with Staff # 1 in the Transitional Kindergarten (TK) room. The children were ages 4- 5 year old. 2. The child supervision record (CSR) also showed that 12 children were checked in. 2. Staff # 1 was by herself and over ratio until 10:17 am, when 3 children were taken out for a phonics class to a different room.”

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain acceptable forms of documentation for a Tuberculosis (TB) screening for an employee. Evidence: 1. The TB screening for Staff # 3 contained the date of the TB screening and notes about the questions that Staff # 3 answered related to the screening. 2. The screening form did not indicate whether or not the employee had a negative TB reading.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not maintain in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Cleaning spray bottles were stored in a cupboard in the Transitional Kindergarten (4-5 yrs. old) classroom. 2. The cupboard was not locked.”

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain acceptable forms of documentation for a Tuberculosis (TB) screening for an employee. Evidence: The TB screening for Staff # 1 was a print out, and did not include the date of the test and the physician's signature.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain a complete Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) for an employee prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 2/20/23. 2. Staff # 1's SDS has not been obtained to this date.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, medications were not stored in a locked place preventing access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K (4 yrs. old) classroom, an emergency medication was stored in a broken safety sac in a backpack. 2. The backpack was sitting on a table by the back door, and was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-380-A-2

“Based on staff interview, sleep or rest time was not being offered to children with the center operating for more than 5 hours. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 stated that the children in the TK classroom (4 -5 years old) were getting ready for Kindergarten, and were not being offered nap time to sleep and/or rest. 2. Staff # 1 also stated that the parents of these children are aware that they are not being offered nap time.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not maintain in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Cleaning spray bottles were stored in a cupboard in the Pre-K (4 yrs. old) classroom. The cupboard did not have a lock and could be opened by the children. 2. Cleaning spray bottles were sitting on shelves in the TK (4-5 yrs. old) and Pre-K (4 yrs. old) classroom. The bottles were within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on records review, the center did not maintain a complete record for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1. Child # 2's record was missing documentation of the verification of proof of identity, the signed parental agreement and a complete allergy action plan for food allergies that were listed in Child # 2's record. 2. Annual updates of were not completed and documented for Child # 3 and Child # 4's records.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain Tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2's most recent TB screening was completed on 12/14/19. 2. Staff # 3's most recent TB screening was completed on 4/15/21. 3. TB screenings are only valid for 2 years.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat Violation Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a central registry search for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 2/20/23. 2. Staff # 1's central registry results have not been obtained to this date.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Repeat Violation Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations prior to the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child # 1's first day of attendance was 3/7/22. 2. Child # 2's first day of attendance was 8/9/23. 3. Immunization records were not obtained for both children to this date.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical exam for each child in care, within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child # 2's first day of attendance was 8/9/23. Documentation of the physical exam for Child # 2 has not been obtained to this date.”

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain acceptable forms of documentation for a Tuberculosis (TB) screening for an employee. Evidence: The TB screening for Staff # 1 was a print out, and did not include the date of the test and the physician's signature.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain a complete Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) for an employee prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 2/20/23. 2. Staff # 1's SDS has not been obtained to this date.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, medications were not stored in a locked place preventing access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K (4 yrs. old) classroom, an emergency medication was stored in a broken safety sac in a backpack. 2. The backpack was sitting on a table by the back door, and was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-380-A-2

“Based on staff interview, sleep or rest time was not being offered to children with the center operating for more than 5 hours. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 stated that the children in the TK classroom (4 -5 years old) were getting ready for Kindergarten, and were not being offered nap time to sleep and/or rest. 2. Staff # 1 also stated that the parents of these children are aware that they are not being offered nap time.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not maintain in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Cleaning spray bottles were stored in a cupboard in the Pre-K (4 yrs. old) classroom. The cupboard did not have a lock and could be opened by the children. 2. Cleaning spray bottles were sitting on shelves in the TK (4-5 yrs. old) and Pre-K (4 yrs. old) classroom. The bottles were within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on records review, the center did not maintain a complete record for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1. Child # 2's record was missing documentation of the verification of proof of identity, the signed parental agreement and a complete allergy action plan for food allergies that were listed in Child # 2's record. 2. Annual updates of were not completed and documented for Child # 3 and Child # 4's records.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain Tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2's most recent TB screening was completed on 12/14/19. 2. Staff # 3's most recent TB screening was completed on 4/15/21. 3. TB screenings are only valid for 2 years.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat Violation Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a central registry search for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 2/20/23. 2. Staff # 1's central registry results have not been obtained to this date.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Repeat Violation Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations prior to the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child # 1's first day of attendance was 3/7/22. 2. Child # 2's first day of attendance was 8/9/23. 3. Immunization records were not obtained for both children to this date.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical exam for each child in care, within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child # 2's first day of attendance was 8/9/23. Documentation of the physical exam for Child # 2 has not been obtained to this date.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on records review, staff working directly with children did not complete the health and safety update course annually. Evidence: Staff # 1's health and safety course was not updated annually, and was last completed on 2/20/20.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on records review, the ratio of 1 staff to 5 children was not maintained in a classroom with children ranging from 16 months to 24 months. Evidence: 1. The Child Supervision Record (CSR) dated 1/4/23 for the Toddler room showed that there was only one staff present from 7:49 am to 8:30 am with 6 children. 2. The toddler room has children from 16 months to 24 months of age; and the ratio of 1 staff to 5 children was not maintained during the time mentioned above.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not maintain in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Cleaning spray bottles were stored in cupboards in the Preschool (3-year old) classroom and the 4's classroom. 2. The doors to both cupboards had a safety lock which unlocked as soon as the doors to the cupboards were opened.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child # 2's date of birth is 9/7/21. 2. Child # 2's most recent documentation of immunization was dated 4/8/22. Additional immunization records were not obtained 6 months from that date.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on staff interview, behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. On 12/14/22, Staff # 1 was in the school age room with school agers that included Child # 1 (9 years old). 2. Staff # 1 stated that Child # 1 was asked to sit down for quiet reading time. Child # 1 did not listen to Staff # 1 and sat down on the floor in the right hand corner across from the entrance of the room. 3. Staff # 1 stated that as Child # 1 was sitting on the floor, he kept sliding down the wall onto the rug. After being asked to stop doing that, Child # 1 continued to do so. 4. Staff # 1 stated that she had a small book in her hand and "tapped" the book on Child # 1's left leg and asked him to stop.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on records review, the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 10 children in a four year old classroom. Evidence: 1. The Child Supervision Record (CSR) dated 12/14/22 showed that Staff # 1 was by herself with a total of 11 children from 7:33 am to 7:45 am. 2. The 11 children included 6-four year old children and 5 children that were school agers (5 years and above), bringing the ratio of the classroom to 1 staff to 10 children. 3. Staff # 1 was over ratio from 7:33 am to 7:45 am.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on records review, staff working directly with children did not complete the health and safety update course annually. Evidence: Staff # 1's health and safety course was not updated annually, and was last completed on 2/20/20.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on records review, the ratio of 1 staff to 5 children was not maintained in a classroom with children ranging from 16 months to 24 months. Evidence: 1. The Child Supervision Record (CSR) dated 1/4/23 for the Toddler room showed that there was only one staff present from 7:49 am to 8:30 am with 6 children. 2. The toddler room has children from 16 months to 24 months of age; and the ratio of 1 staff to 5 children was not maintained during the time mentioned above.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not maintain in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Cleaning spray bottles were stored in cupboards in the Preschool (3-year old) classroom and the 4's classroom. 2. The doors to both cupboards had a safety lock which unlocked as soon as the doors to the cupboards were opened.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child # 2's date of birth is 9/7/21. 2. Child # 2's most recent documentation of immunization was dated 4/8/22. Additional immunization records were not obtained 6 months from that date.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on staff interview, behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. On 12/14/22, Staff # 1 was in the school age room with school agers that included Child # 1 (9 years old). 2. Staff # 1 stated that Child # 1 was asked to sit down for quiet reading time. Child # 1 did not listen to Staff # 1 and sat down on the floor in the right hand corner across from the entrance of the room. 3. Staff # 1 stated that as Child # 1 was sitting on the floor, he kept sliding down the wall onto the rug. After being asked to stop doing that, Child # 1 continued to do so. 4. Staff # 1 stated that she had a small book in her hand and "tapped" the book on Child # 1's left leg and asked him to stop.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on records review, the center did not maintain the ratio of 1 staff to 10 children in a four year old classroom. Evidence: 1. The Child Supervision Record (CSR) dated 12/14/22 showed that Staff # 1 was by herself with a total of 11 children from 7:33 am to 7:45 am. 2. The 11 children included 6-four year old children and 5 children that were school agers (5 years and above), bringing the ratio of the classroom to 1 staff to 10 children. 3. Staff # 1 was over ratio from 7:33 am to 7:45 am.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain shall obtain documentation of immunizations the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 2's first day of attendance was 3/7/22. Child # 2's immunization records were not obtained by the center to this date.”

8VAC20-780-570-I

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the center did not maintain a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care. Evidence: Only 1 of 4 children in the infant classroom using breastmilk and/or formula had a one day emergency supply of commercial formula.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a central registry search for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 5/23/22. 2. Staff # 3 stated that the form was mailed but the results have not been received yet. 3. There was no written documentation of any follow up related to the delayed search results.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain shall obtain documentation of immunizations the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 2's first day of attendance was 3/7/22. Child # 2's immunization records were not obtained by the center to this date.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child # 1's record only had initial immunization records from March 2020. Additional immunizations records were not obtained after that date.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on record review, observation and staff interview, the center did not maintain written record of daily attendance documenting the arrival of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1. At 11:10 am, there were 12 children present in the Discovery Preschool classroom. 2. The Child Supervision Record and the electronic tablet used by the center to record attendance showed that only 11 children were present. 3. Staff # 4 counted the children and confirmed there were 12 children present in the classroom. Staff # 4 stated that Child # 3 arrived at approximately 10:40 am but was not recorded in the attendance.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening from each employee by the first date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 5/23/22. Documentation of a negative TB screening has not been obtained to this date. 2. Staff # 2's first day of employment was 6/2/22. Staff # 2's TB screening was dated 6/19/22.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain shall obtain documentation of immunizations the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 2's first day of attendance was 3/7/22. Child # 2's immunization records were not obtained by the center to this date.”

8VAC20-780-570-I

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the center did not maintain a one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care. Evidence: Only 1 of 4 children in the infant classroom using breastmilk and/or formula had a one day emergency supply of commercial formula.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a central registry search for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 5/23/22. 2. Staff # 3 stated that the form was mailed but the results have not been received yet. 3. There was no written documentation of any follow up related to the delayed search results.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain shall obtain documentation of immunizations the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 2's first day of attendance was 3/7/22. Child # 2's immunization records were not obtained by the center to this date.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child # 1's record only had initial immunization records from March 2020. Additional immunizations records were not obtained after that date.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on record review, observation and staff interview, the center did not maintain written record of daily attendance documenting the arrival of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1. At 11:10 am, there were 12 children present in the Discovery Preschool classroom. 2. The Child Supervision Record and the electronic tablet used by the center to record attendance showed that only 11 children were present. 3. Staff # 4 counted the children and confirmed there were 12 children present in the classroom. Staff # 4 stated that Child # 3 arrived at approximately 10:40 am but was not recorded in the attendance.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening from each employee by the first date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 5/23/22. Documentation of a negative TB screening has not been obtained to this date. 2. Staff # 2's first day of employment was 6/2/22. Staff # 2's TB screening was dated 6/19/22.”

8VAC20-780-440-E Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, occupied cots were not 12 inches apart. Evidence: On 3/3/22, there were three occupied cots by the windows in the Preschool (3 yrs old) classroom that were not 12 inches apart.”

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

“Based on observation and staff interview, at least more than half the children in the classroom were awake and off their cots, and the staff-to-children ratio was not being met. Evidence: 1. On 3/3/22, in the Pre-K classroom (4 years old) there were 13 children present with Staff # 1. 2. At 2:16 pm, while nap time was still in session, a total of 8 children were awake and observed to be getting off their cots, walking around the classroom and moving over to other cots to talk to their peers. 3. At 2:22 pm, 12 out of the 13 children present were awake. Staff # 1 was the only member in the classroom at this time. 4. When asked by the licensing inspector if another staff would be coming to assist, Staff # 1 stated that she was not sure when but another staff member was expected to come in and help. 5. At 2:31pm, when Staff # 2 was informed by the licensing inspector that all children were awake, Staff # 3 was sent to the Pre-K classroom to assist Staff # 1.”

8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, areas and furnishings in the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Preschool (3 years old) classroom: a. The home living sink was missing the bin that would serve as the sink, posing a head entrapment hazard; b. One soft child sized couch was observed to have large rips on the seat exposing the internal material; c. The seat of the second soft child sized couch was found to be detached and ripped from where it connects to the back supporting part. The gap was wide enough that a child could insert their hand in that gap. The wood inside the couch was visible to the eye. 2. Pre-K (4 years old) classroom: The home living sink was missing the bin that would serve as the sink, posing a head entrapment hazard. 3. Chipped paint was seen in the Preschool and Pre-K classrooms around the windows.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review, staff did not complete the Virginia Health and Safety Update training annually. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 last completed the health and safety update training on 3/22/19. 2. Staff # 2 last completed the health and safety update training on 12/18/20.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child # 1's date of birth is 7/6/20. 2. Child # 1's most recent documentation of immunization was dated 2/2021. Additional immunization records were not obtained after that date.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review, staff did not complete the Virginia Health and Safety Update training annually. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 last completed the health and safety update training on 3/22/19. 2. Staff # 2 last completed the health and safety update training on 12/18/20.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child # 1's date of birth is 7/6/20. 2. Child # 1's most recent documentation of immunization was dated 2/2021. Additional immunization records were not obtained after that date.”