KinderCare Learning Centers 301010

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas inside and outside the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. Two metal window frames on the 2's playground had sharp and rusty edges protruding, posing an injury hazard to the children. 2. The wooden window frames around the windows facing the playground in the 2's classroom has splintering wood and two protruding nails, posing an injury hazard to the children.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records review, employee records did not contain complete information. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2's first date of employment was 1/10/24. 2. Staff # 3's first date of employment was 1/5/24. 3. Documentation of reference checks were not obtained for Staff # 2 and Staff # 3, and were not available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on records review and staff interview, program leaders did not meet the required qualifications. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2 was the program leader for the Preschool (3 yr. old) classroom. 2. Staff # 2's record did not have documentation of educational qualifications that would meet the requirements for a program lead.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on staff interviews, children under 10 years of age were not always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On 11/2/23, at approximately 10:10 am, Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 left Child # 1 (1 year old) unattended in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes, when they went to the playground. 2. Staff # 3 stated that at approximately 10 am when she was checking classrooms, she stepped into the large room next to the Toddler room and saw Child # 1 standing alone in the classroom. 3. Staff # 3 stated that she quickly took Child # 1 outside and gave the child to Staff # 1. Staff # 3 stated that both staff had just stepped outside with the rest of the children, using the side door that leads around to the playground. 4. Staff # 1 stated that at approximately 10:10 am Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were running late to go outside. Staff # 1 stated that she did not do a name to face count of the children before exiting the classroom. 5. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 3 brought Child # 1 outside to her. 6. Staff # 2 stated that she did not do a name to face count of the children before leaving the room to go outside. 7. Staff # 2 stated that when Staff # 3 brought Child # 1 outside to Staff # 1, she noticed that Child # 1 was crying. 8. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 stated that Child # 1 was left unattended for approximately 2 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation, occupied cots were not 12 inches apart. Evidence: At least 7 occupied cots in the 3?4-year-old classroom with 19 children were not spaced at least 12 inches apart.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not follow its own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The center’s ?Supervision of Children? policy states, ?Enrolled children must be supervised at all times. This means that staff members must never leave a child or children unattended for even a moment?. The policy also states that, ?Leaving a child in the classroom while others move to another room are all examples of lack of supervision?. 2. The center’s ?Child Supervision Records? (CSR) policy states that ?Name to face attendance (visually confirming children are present by matching the names on the CSR to the faces in the classroom) must be taken every 30 minutes and during any large class transitions (i.e., going outside to the playground). 3. On 11/2/23, at approximately 10:10 am, Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 left Child # 1 (1 year old) unattended in the classroom for approximately 2 minutes when they left the room with 7 other children to go to the playground. 4. Staff # 1 stated that at approximately 10:10 am, they were lining up to go outside for the fall festival and were running behind. Staff # 1 stated the children were not lined up, and she did not do a name to face count using the CSR. Staff # 1 thinks that Child # 1 was unattended for approximately two minutes from the time they went outside. 5. Staff # 2 stated the children were lined up to go outside, and Staff # 2 did not do a name to face count using the CSR. Staff # 2 stated that Child # 1 was unattended for approximately two minutes.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on records review, the center did not obtain result of a Virginia central registry check for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2?s first day of employment was 7/10/23. 2. Staff # 2?s record did not have results of a Virginia central registry. There was no documentation on site to indicate whether or not a search request was submitted.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a complete Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) for each employee before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2?s first day of employment was 7/10/23. 2. Staff # 2?s record did not have a SDS.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“(Systemic Deficiency) Based on observation and records review, the center did not maintain the 1 staff to 4 children ratio for children from birth through 16 months of age. Evidence: 1. At approximately 9:23 am Child # 1 (15 months old) arrived to the Toddler room, where Staff # 1 was present with 5 children by herself. Child # 1 was the sixth child in her group. 2. Staff # 2 came into the Toddler classroom to help at 9:45 am. 3. The Toddler Room was out of ratio for approximately 22 minutes.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of an out of state central registry for employees that have resided outside of Virginia within the last five years, within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2?s record indicated that Staff # 2 has lived in Maryland within the last 5 years. 2.Results of a Maryland central registry and sex offender search were not obtained for Staff # 2.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of a repeat fingerprint based criminal record check ( CRC ), every five years for current employees. Evidence: 1. Staff # 4?s most recent CRC was dated 4/7/18. 2. An updated CRC was not obtained for Staff # 4.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on observation and records review, the center did not maintain the 1 staff to 10 children ratio for children ranging from 3 years to 5 years old. Evidence: 1. At approximately 9:03 am, Child # 2 (4 years old) arrived to the 3?4-year-old classroom where Staff # 3 was present with 10 children by herself. 2. Staff # 4 arrived at approximately 9:19 am to help Staff # 3. 3. The 3?4-year-old classroom was out of ratio for approximately 16 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on records review, the center did not maintain documentation of evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. Fire drills for June, July and August 2023 were not documented on the evacuation drill log. 2. Staff # 4 and Staff # 6 verbally confirmed that evacuation drills were completed but not documented on their log.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on records review, the written records of children’s injuries did not contain complete information. Evidence: A review of three incident reports for children’s minor injuries did not have the following information: 1. Date/time when parent was notified and documentation of how the parents were notified.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for each staff within 30 days prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2's hire date was 7/10/23. 2. Staff # 2's record did not include a TB screening.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on record review, the center did not obtain a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening for staff, every two years. Evidence: Staff # 5?s most recent TB screening expired on 3/29/21, and an updated screening was not obtained.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not follow its own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The center’s policies for the Child Supervision Records (CSR) states that ?Staff members responsible for the children must keep the CSR accurate and current at all times?. 2. On 9/8/23, a review of the CSR for the 3?4-year-old classroom showed that a staff member was signed in at 8:45 am. There was no name or signature with the time to identify the staff member. 3. The CSR for the 2?s classroom showed that Child # 3 arrived at 7:59 am on the date of the inspection, but Child # 3 was not in the classroom. Staff # 3 stated that Child # 3 was moved to the Toddler classroom. Child # 3?s exit from the 2?s classroom was not documented on their CSR. The CSR for the Toddler room showed Child # 3?s arrival was signed in at 9:02 am.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on observation, areas inside and outside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: 1. Areas of the tiled floor in the following classrooms were found to be unclean with dirt that appears to have accumulated over time: a. Preschool Classroom: Under and around the handwashing sink cabinet in the classroom, used by the children; tiled floor in front of the white vent, b. 2?s classroom: along the baseboard and under the cabinet of the diaper changing table and the door that leads into the toddler room. 2. One children’s sink in the Preschool classroom has a broken strip of plastic that covers the wood. 3. The pour in place resilient surfacing on the playground (in front of the school age classroom) was broken at three different spots, posing a trip hazard.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, electric outlets were not covered by protective covers. Evidence: One electric outlet in the Two's classroom and two electric outlets in the Toddler classroom were not covered by protective covers.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on records review, staff did not complete the health and safety training, annually. Evidence: The VA. Health and Safety Update training in Staff # 1?s record was dated 2/19/20. There were no additional records available on file to show that Staff # 1 had completed the training annually after this date.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on records review, the center did not obtain result of a Virginia central registry check for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2?s first day of employment was 7/10/23. 2. Staff # 2?s record did not have results of a Virginia central registry. There was no documentation on site to indicate whether or not a search request was submitted.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a complete Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) for each employee before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2?s first day of employment was 7/10/23. 2. Staff # 2?s record did not have a SDS.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“(Systemic Deficiency) Based on observation and records review, the center did not maintain the 1 staff to 4 children ratio for children from birth through 16 months of age. Evidence: 1. At approximately 9:23 am Child # 1 (15 months old) arrived to the Toddler room, where Staff # 1 was present with 5 children by herself. Child # 1 was the sixth child in her group. 2. Staff # 2 came into the Toddler classroom to help at 9:45 am. 3. The Toddler Room was out of ratio for approximately 22 minutes.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of an out of state central registry for employees that have resided outside of Virginia within the last five years, within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2?s record indicated that Staff # 2 has lived in Maryland within the last 5 years. 2.Results of a Maryland central registry and sex offender search were not obtained for Staff # 2.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of a repeat fingerprint based criminal record check ( CRC ), every five years for current employees. Evidence: 1. Staff # 4?s most recent CRC was dated 4/7/18. 2. An updated CRC was not obtained for Staff # 4.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on observation and records review, the center did not maintain the 1 staff to 10 children ratio for children ranging from 3 years to 5 years old. Evidence: 1. At approximately 9:03 am, Child # 2 (4 years old) arrived to the 3?4-year-old classroom where Staff # 3 was present with 10 children by herself. 2. Staff # 4 arrived at approximately 9:19 am to help Staff # 3. 3. The 3?4-year-old classroom was out of ratio for approximately 16 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on records review, the center did not maintain documentation of evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. Fire drills for June, July and August 2023 were not documented on the evacuation drill log. 2. Staff # 4 and Staff # 6 verbally confirmed that evacuation drills were completed but not documented on their log.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on records review, the written records of children’s injuries did not contain complete information. Evidence: A review of three incident reports for children’s minor injuries did not have the following information: 1. Date/time when parent was notified and documentation of how the parents were notified.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for each staff within 30 days prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2's hire date was 7/10/23. 2. Staff # 2's record did not include a TB screening.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on record review, the center did not obtain a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening for staff, every two years. Evidence: Staff # 5?s most recent TB screening expired on 3/29/21, and an updated screening was not obtained.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not follow its own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The center’s policies for the Child Supervision Records (CSR) states that ?Staff members responsible for the children must keep the CSR accurate and current at all times?. 2. On 9/8/23, a review of the CSR for the 3?4-year-old classroom showed that a staff member was signed in at 8:45 am. There was no name or signature with the time to identify the staff member. 3. The CSR for the 2?s classroom showed that Child # 3 arrived at 7:59 am on the date of the inspection, but Child # 3 was not in the classroom. Staff # 3 stated that Child # 3 was moved to the Toddler classroom. Child # 3?s exit from the 2?s classroom was not documented on their CSR. The CSR for the Toddler room showed Child # 3?s arrival was signed in at 9:02 am.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“(Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency) Based on observation, areas inside and outside the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: 1. Areas of the tiled floor in the following classrooms were found to be unclean with dirt that appears to have accumulated over time: a. Preschool Classroom: Under and around the handwashing sink cabinet in the classroom, used by the children; tiled floor in front of the white vent, b. 2?s classroom: along the baseboard and under the cabinet of the diaper changing table and the door that leads into the toddler room. 2. One children’s sink in the Preschool classroom has a broken strip of plastic that covers the wood. 3. The pour in place resilient surfacing on the playground (in front of the school age classroom) was broken at three different spots, posing a trip hazard.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, electric outlets were not covered by protective covers. Evidence: One electric outlet in the Two's classroom and two electric outlets in the Toddler classroom were not covered by protective covers.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on records review, staff did not complete the health and safety training, annually. Evidence: The VA. Health and Safety Update training in Staff # 1?s record was dated 2/19/20. There were no additional records available on file to show that Staff # 1 had completed the training annually after this date.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not maintain the ratio of 8 children to 1 staff, for children 24 months to 36 months. Evidence: 1. The Child Supervision Record (CSR) dated 2/28/23 showed that there were 12 children in the Preschool/Pre-K classroom, ranging from 3- 5 years old. 2. Child # 5 (2 years old) was moved to the Preschool/Pre-K classroom at 11:19 am. 3. Staff # 2 stated that children eat lunch between 11:00 am to 12:00 pm; and that she had left on break at 11:00 am and returned at 12:00 pm. A review of the Staff # 2?s timesheet confirmed her break time. 4. From 11:19 am to 12:00 pm, Staff # 3 was the only staff present in the room. Staff # 3 did not maintain the ratio of 8 children to 1 staff member. 5. On 2/28/23, Staff # 2 was by herself in the Preschool/Pre-K room with 11 children including Child # 5 (2 years old), from 2:30 pm to 3:01 pm. Staff # 2 stated that children were awake from nap. 6. From 3:02 pm to 3:23pm, Staff # 2 had 10 children in care by herself, including Child # 5. 7. Another child left at 3:23 pm. Staff # 2 was with 9 children including Child # 5 until 4:44 pm. 8. The CSR for the Pre-K/Preschool classroom dated 3/2/23 showed: a. From 5:06pm to 5:08pm Staff # 2 was alone with 10 children; and from 5:08 pm to 5:17 pm, Staff # 2 was over ratio with 9 children by herself. One of the children during these times was Child # 5 (2 years old).”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not maintain the ratio of 10 children to 1 staff, for children 3 years old. Evidence: 1. The CSR for the Preschool/Pre-k classroom (3-4 years old) dated 2/27/23 showed that from 8:51 am to 9:00 am, Staff # 4 had 11 children by herself. The children’s ages ranged from 3- 5 years old. 2. The CSR for the Preschool/ Pre-k classroom dated 2/28/23 showed the following: a.Staff # 4 had 11 children by herself from 8:53 am to 9:00 am, when Staff # 2 arrived. b.Staff # 4 left the classroom at 9:05 am, leaving Staff # 2 by herself with 11 children. c.Another child arrived in the classroom at 9:24 am, bringing the total to 12 children with only Staff # 2. d.At 11:00 am, Staff # 3 arrived in the classroom relieving Staff # 2 for her break. At this point Staff # 3 was the only staff member with 12 children until approximately 12:00 pm when the children went down for nap.”

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

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not maintain the ratio of 10 children to 1 staff for children 16 months to 24 months, during the designated rest period. Evidence: 1. On 3/2/23, 4 children were transitioned from the Toddler classroom to the Discovery Preschool (2 years old) classroom for naptime at 12:12 pm. This brought the total number of children to 11. 2. Child # 1, Child # 2, Child # 3 and Child # 4 were all under the age of 2 years. 3. Staff # 1 took a lunch break from 12:04pm to 1:05pm. 4. Staff # 2 stated, and a review of the Staff # 2?s timesheet and the documentation on the Child Supervision Record (CSR) showed that Staff # 2 was by herself and out of ratio with 11 children from 12:12pm to 1:05pm.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not follow it's own policies and procedures and did not ensure that the center's activities were maintained in compliance with the standards. Evidence: 1. The center’s policy for using Child Supervision Records (CSR) states that: a. ?Staff members responsible for the children must keep the CSR accurate and current at all times?; b. ?Information should not be crossed off the form?; c. ?Name to face attendance must be taken every 30 minutes and during any large class transition?. 2. The center’s attendance policy states that ?Center management must verify attendance several times each day, comparing the computer clock in/out or parent/guardian manual sign in/out attendance to each classroom’s Child Supervision Record?. 3. During this inspection, as CSRs were being reviewed, Staff # 2 stated that on 2/27/23 and 3/2/23 she arrived to work at 9:00am in the Preschool/Pre-K (3?4-year-olds). Her timesheets for both dates confirmed this information. However, her arrival time on the CSR for both dates had been altered to 8:00 am. Staff # 2 stated she had not made any changes to her time on these CSRs. 4. The CSR for the Preschool/Pre-k classroom dated 2/28/23 did not have any initials or documentation of verification to demonstrate that the center’s management had checked children’s time in/out as per the center’s attendance policy. 5. The CSR for the Discovery Preschool (2?s) classroom, dated 3/2/23 was missing the ?depart time? for Child # 1. 6. On 3/2/23, Staff # 3 did not document his times in and out of the classroom correctly on the CSR for the Preschool/Pre-K classroom. On one line of the ?Teacher/Staff Attendance? column, Staff # 3 had documented that he had left the classroom at 9:02 am. On another line his time-in was documented as 9:00 am and time-out as 5:05 pm.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on records review, results of a Tuberculosis (TB) screenings were not obtained from each employee every two years. Evidence: Staff # 1's most recent TB screening expired on 5/30/21. A subsequent screening result was not obtained after that date.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on records review, each staff member did not submit a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening by the first day of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2's first day of employment was 8/1/22. 2. The TB screening in Staff # 2's record had already been expired on 2/17/22. 3. A current and negative TB screening was not obtained for Staff # 2 prior to coming into contact with children and prior to the first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on records review, results of a Tuberculosis (TB) screenings were not obtained from each employee every two years. Evidence: Staff # 1's most recent TB screening expired on 5/30/21. A subsequent screening result was not obtained after that date.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on records review, each staff member did not submit a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening by the first day of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2's first day of employment was 8/1/22. 2. The TB screening in Staff # 2's record had already been expired on 2/17/22. 3. A current and negative TB screening was not obtained for Staff # 2 prior to coming into contact with children and prior to the first day of employment.”

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

“Based on staff interviews, staff did not ensure care and protection of a child while supervising them. Evidence: 1. On 10/4/22, Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 took the 3?s class out on the playground at approximately 10:40 am and came back into the classroom at approximately 11:00 am. 2. Staff # 1 stated that while on the playground, Child # 1 (3-years old) jumped in a small puddle of water, left from the rain the day before. Staff # 1 noticed that Child # 1?s pants had gotten wet from the water up to his knees. 3. When they returned back to the classroom, it was time for Staff # 1 to leave on lunch break. Staff # 1 told Staff # 2 to change Child # 1, but did not specify that Child # 1?s clothing had gotten wet. At approximately 11:03 am, Staff # 1 left on break. 4. Staff # 2 stated that when Staff # 1 mentioned Child # 1 being wet, Staff # 2 thought that Staff # 1 was referring to Child # 1?s pull up, and did not notice that Child # 1?s pants were wet. Staff # 2 stated that they got busy with handwashing and fixing lunch, and did not get a chance to check Child # 1?s pull up. 5. After lunch, the children got on their cots for nap time. Staff # 2 stated that they were going to check on Child # 1 but by that time Staff # 1 returned from break. 6. Staff # 1 returned from break at approximately 12:03pm and saw that Child # 1 was asleep on his cot, covered by his blanket, and assumed that he had been changed. 7. Staff # 1 stated that at 2:35 pm Child # 1 woke up. When helping him up, Staff # 1 realized that Child # 1?s pants were still wet. Staff # 1 stated that ?Child # 1?s pants, socks and shoes were soaking wet?, and when he got up from his cot, his cot cover was also wet. 8. Child # 1 was in wet pants, socks and shoes from approximately 11:00 am to 2:35pm.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on records review, each staff that works directly with children did not complete the health and safety training annually. Evidence: Staff # 1's health and safety training was completed on 7/21/21. It was completed annually in 2022.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain two written reference checks for employees prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 5 stated that Staff # # 6?s first day of employment was 12/20/21. 2. Staff # 6?s record had written documentation of her start date as 12/20/21. 3. Staff # 6?s reference checks were completed on 1/11/22.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a complete Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) for each employee before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 4?s first day of employment was 3/21/22. 2. A complete SDS was not obtained for Staff # 4.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas inside the building were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Peeling paint was found in the 3?s classroom by the sink and the entrance door.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of an out of state central registry for employees that have resided outside of Virginia within the last five years. Evidence: Staff # 5?s record indicated that she has lived in Maryland within the last 5 years. A central registry for Maryland was not obtained for Staff # 5.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain a subsequent Tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from each employee. Evidence: Staff # 4?s most recent TB screening was dated 2/17/20; and expired on 2/17/22.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain result of a Virginia central registry finding for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 4?s first day of employment was 3/21/22. 2. Staff # 4?s record had written documentation that her VA central registry request was submitted on 3/17/22. 3. The results were not obtained and a follow up was not completed by the center to check on the status of the search results.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not follow its own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The center’s policies for the Child Supervision Records states that ?Staff members responsible for the children must keep the CSR accurate and current at all times?. 2. On 9/23/22, a review of the CSR for the 4?s classroom showed that Staff # 1 was not signed in where staff is required to enter their time in and time out information. Staff # 1 stated that he had arrived before 8:30 am. 3. Staff # 2 was also working in the 4?s classroom but did not sign in the time of her arrival. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2 had arrived when Staff # 3 left on her break which was around 10:30 am. 4. A review of the CSR for the 2?s and Toddler classroom showed that Staff # 3 had signed in for both classrooms but the times were overlapping, making It unclear which classroom she was actually in. Staff # 3 was signed into the Toddler’s CSR from 6:49 am to 8:16 am. Staff # 3 was also signed into the Two’s CSR from 7:02 am to 8:10 am.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on records review, each staff that works directly with children did not complete the health and safety training annually. Evidence: Staff # 1's health and safety training was completed on 7/21/21. It was completed annually in 2022.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain two written reference checks for employees prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 5 stated that Staff # # 6?s first day of employment was 12/20/21. 2. Staff # 6?s record had written documentation of her start date as 12/20/21. 3. Staff # 6?s reference checks were completed on 1/11/22.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a complete Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) for each employee before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 4?s first day of employment was 3/21/22. 2. A complete SDS was not obtained for Staff # 4.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas inside the building were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Peeling paint was found in the 3?s classroom by the sink and the entrance door.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of an out of state central registry for employees that have resided outside of Virginia within the last five years. Evidence: Staff # 5?s record indicated that she has lived in Maryland within the last 5 years. A central registry for Maryland was not obtained for Staff # 5.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain a subsequent Tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from each employee. Evidence: Staff # 4?s most recent TB screening was dated 2/17/20; and expired on 2/17/22.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain result of a Virginia central registry finding for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 4?s first day of employment was 3/21/22. 2. Staff # 4?s record had written documentation that her VA central registry request was submitted on 3/17/22. 3. The results were not obtained and a follow up was not completed by the center to check on the status of the search results.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not follow its own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The center’s policies for the Child Supervision Records states that ?Staff members responsible for the children must keep the CSR accurate and current at all times?. 2. On 9/23/22, a review of the CSR for the 4?s classroom showed that Staff # 1 was not signed in where staff is required to enter their time in and time out information. Staff # 1 stated that he had arrived before 8:30 am. 3. Staff # 2 was also working in the 4?s classroom but did not sign in the time of her arrival. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2 had arrived when Staff # 3 left on her break which was around 10:30 am. 4. A review of the CSR for the 2?s and Toddler classroom showed that Staff # 3 had signed in for both classrooms but the times were overlapping, making It unclear which classroom she was actually in. Staff # 3 was signed into the Toddler’s CSR from 6:49 am to 8:16 am. Staff # 3 was also signed into the Two’s CSR from 7:02 am to 8:10 am.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not maintain an accurate and complete written record of children's injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Evidence: 1. On 6/6/22 Child # 4 (age 2 years old) in the Discovery Preschool classroom, sustained scratches on her face which resulted in broken skin and some bleeding. 2. Staff # 4 was notified by Staff # 2 and Staff # 3. Staff # 4 wrote and signed the accident report, but the report was inaccurate and missing information. 3. The date of the scratches was 6/2/22. The date documented on the accident report was a future date of 6/30/22. 4. The report was also missing the time that the parent was notified, and two staff signatures or one staff and one parent signature.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on records review and staff interviews, the staff to children ratio of 1 staff to 5 children was not maintained for children from 16 to 24 months of age. Evidence: 1. On 5/26/22, the Child Supervision Record (CSR) for the Discovery Preschool classroom (2 yrs old) had written documentation of 16 children in care, including Child # 1 (age: 16 months), Child # 2 (age: 19 months), and Child # 3 (age: 20 months). 2. The teacher/staff attendance portion of the CSR showed that Staff # 1 left for break at 10:50 am. At that time Staff # 2 and Staff # 3 were in the classroom to do lunch and put the children down for nap. 3. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 stated that lunch was at approximately 11:30 am, and nap time started at approximately 12pm. 4. From 10:50 am to 12pm, the classroom was out of ratio with one child. The ratio of 1 staff to 5 children was not maintained.”

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

“Based on staff interview and records review, program leaders did not meet the required qualifications for the position. Evidence: 1. Staff # 3 and Staff # 5 stated that Staff # 3 is the program lead for the Discovery Preschool classroom(2 years old). 2. Staff # 3's record only had documentation of a high school diploma. There was no other documentation in Staff # 3's record to show that she was qualified to be a program lead.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and staff interview, areas outside the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The pour in place resilient surfacing on the playground (in front of the school age classroom) was broken at two different spots, posing a trip hazard. 2. Staff # 3 stated that the maintenance department told her in October 2021 that it will be fixed when the weather gets better.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain result of a Virginia central registry finding for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 1/13/22. 2. Staff # 3 stated that the central registry form was submitted but the results have not been obtained yet. 3. There was no documentation to show that a follow up related to Staff # 1's request was completed with the agency, by the center.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain results of an out of state central registry finding for an employee that has resided outside of Virginia in the last five years, within 45 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 1/13/22. 2. Staff # 1's record indicated that she resided in Kentucky within the last 5 years. 3. A request for the Kentucky central registry was not submitted for Staff # 1 to this date.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not have a program lead qualified staff in each classroom. Evidence: 1. It was observed that Staff # 1 was observed to be working in the Infant classroom. 2. Staff # 2 was was observed to be working in the 3's classroom. 3. There were no other staff working in these classrooms. 3. Staff # 3 stated that Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were hired in the capacity to be program lead in the respective rooms. 4. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2's records did not have any documentation to show that they met the requirements to be program lead.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, children's hands were not washed were not washed with soap and running water after diapering. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Staff # 1 changed a child's diaper. 2. Staff # 1 did not wash the child's hands with warm running water and soap after the diaper change.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and staff interview, areas outside the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The pour in place resilient surfacing on the playground (in front of the school age classroom) was broken at two different spots, posing a trip hazard. 2. Staff # 3 stated that the maintenance department told her in October 2021 that it will be fixed when the weather gets better.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain result of a Virginia central registry finding for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 1/13/22. 2. Staff # 3 stated that the central registry form was submitted but the results have not been obtained yet. 3. There was no documentation to show that a follow up related to Staff # 1's request was completed with the agency, by the center.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain results of an out of state central registry finding for an employee that has resided outside of Virginia in the last five years, within 45 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 1/13/22. 2. Staff # 1's record indicated that she resided in Kentucky within the last 5 years. 3. A request for the Kentucky central registry was not submitted for Staff # 1 to this date.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not have a program lead qualified staff in each classroom. Evidence: 1. It was observed that Staff # 1 was observed to be working in the Infant classroom. 2. Staff # 2 was was observed to be working in the 3's classroom. 3. There were no other staff working in these classrooms. 3. Staff # 3 stated that Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 were hired in the capacity to be program lead in the respective rooms. 4. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2's records did not have any documentation to show that they met the requirements to be program lead.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, children's hands were not washed were not washed with soap and running water after diapering. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Staff # 1 changed a child's diaper. 2. Staff # 1 did not wash the child's hands with warm running water and soap after the diaper change.”

8VAC20-780-450-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interview and records review, cots used by children did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. On 9/20/21, Child # 1 slept on his cot with his jacket on and without any linens. 2. Documentation on the program used by the center to update and communicate with parents, indicated that Child # 1's linens were not at the center, and the center did not provide extra linens to use for Child # 1's cot during nap time. 3. Staff # 1 stated that Child # 1's linens had not been brought back from home, and due to COVID 19 the center did not maintain an extra supply of linens.”

22VAC40-665-540-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of a tuberculosis (TB) screening for employees within 30 days prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 8/12/21. Staff # 1's TB screening date was 8/18/21. 2. Staff # 2's first day of employment was 5/21/21. Staff # 2's TB screening date was 8/13/21. 3. Staff # 3's first day of employment was 7/30/21. Staff # 3's TB screening date was 5/20/21. 4. Staff # 4's first day of employment was 5/23/21. Staff # 4's TB screening date was 3/15/21.”

22VAC40-185-290-3

“Based on observation, electric outlets were not covered by protective covers. Evidence: One electric outlet in the Two's classroom was left uncovered after use.”

22VAC40-185-270-A

“Based on observation, areas outside the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The pour in place resilient surfacing on the playground used by the children was showing signs of wear and tear. The surface had tears in at least two different spots.”

22VAC40-185-210-A-1

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not have a program lead qualified staff in each classroom. Evidence: 1. It was observed that Staff # 2 was the only staff working in the Toddler classroom. 2. Staff # 3 stated that Staff # 2 was the designated person to work in the Toddler room. 3. Staff # 2's documents indicated that she did not meet the required qualifications to be a program lead.”

22VAC40-185-160-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for each staff within 21 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's hire date was 5/21/21. 2. Staff # 1's TB screening was dated 8/13/21.”

63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results for out of state central registry searches within 45 days of employment, for employees that have lived outside of Virginia in the last five years. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 5/21/21. 2. Staff # 4's first day of employment was 7/30/21. 3. Staff # 5's first day of employment at this center was 5/23/21. Staff # 3 stated that Staff # 4 transferred from another KinderCare center. 4. Records for all three staff indicated that they have lived in Maryland in the last five years. 5. The following information shows that the center did not obtain central registry results for each of these staff within 45 days of employment: a. Records indicated that the first request for all three staff was sent on 3/2/21. The center did not conduct a follow up with the agency when no results were obtained at 45 days. b. Staff # 3 stated that she mailed out new requests for each of these staff on 7/28/21. Repeatedly, the center did not conduct a follow up when no results were obtained by 45 days, again. c. A third request was mailed for Staff # 1 on 9/23/21.”

22VAC40-665-540-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of a tuberculosis (TB) screening for employees within 30 days prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 8/12/21. Staff # 1's TB screening date was 8/18/21. 2. Staff # 2's first day of employment was 5/21/21. Staff # 2's TB screening date was 8/13/21. 3. Staff # 3's first day of employment was 7/30/21. Staff # 3's TB screening date was 5/20/21. 4. Staff # 4's first day of employment was 5/23/21. Staff # 4's TB screening date was 3/15/21.”

22VAC40-185-290-3

“Based on observation, electric outlets were not covered by protective covers. Evidence: One electric outlet in the Two's classroom was left uncovered after use.”

22VAC40-185-270-A

“Based on observation, areas outside the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The pour in place resilient surfacing on the playground used by the children was showing signs of wear and tear. The surface had tears in at least two different spots.”

22VAC40-185-210-A-1

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not have a program lead qualified staff in each classroom. Evidence: 1. It was observed that Staff # 2 was the only staff working in the Toddler classroom. 2. Staff # 3 stated that Staff # 2 was the designated person to work in the Toddler room. 3. Staff # 2's documents indicated that she did not meet the required qualifications to be a program lead.”

22VAC40-185-160-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for each staff within 21 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's hire date was 5/21/21. 2. Staff # 1's TB screening was dated 8/13/21.”

63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results for out of state central registry searches within 45 days of employment, for employees that have lived outside of Virginia in the last five years. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1's first day of employment was 5/21/21. 2. Staff # 4's first day of employment was 7/30/21. 3. Staff # 5's first day of employment at this center was 5/23/21. Staff # 3 stated that Staff # 4 transferred from another KinderCare center. 4. Records for all three staff indicated that they have lived in Maryland in the last five years. 5. The following information shows that the center did not obtain central registry results for each of these staff within 45 days of employment: a. Records indicated that the first request for all three staff was sent on 3/2/21. The center did not conduct a follow up with the agency when no results were obtained at 45 days. b. Staff # 3 stated that she mailed out new requests for each of these staff on 7/28/21. Repeatedly, the center did not conduct a follow up when no results were obtained by 45 days, again. c. A third request was mailed for Staff # 1 on 9/23/21.”