KinderCare Learning Centers 301030 A

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review, one staff member did not have the fingerprint results prior to hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of hire 8/09/2024) had fingerprint results dated 8/14/2024 and were received after the hire date.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 6/03/2024) did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. The center has requested the results multiple times, but it was returned for missing information. 2. Staff #4 (Date of hire 5/20/2024 and transferred to this entity on 6/14/2024) did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. The center has requested the results multiple times, but it was returned for missing information.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1 A children's chair on the playground was cracked and had a broken seat with sharp edges. 2. In the Klubmates classroom, the paint was peeling near the door that goes to the outside. 3. In the Preschool 1 classroom, a toilet was not working and had a plastic cover on it. Staff stated a work order was placed to fix it. 4. In the Pre-K B classroom, the paint was chipping near the sink and big bookshelf. 5. In the Pre-K A classroom, the paint was peeling near the window and near the home living center.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of records, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 (Date of hire 3/11/2019 and transferred to this entity on 5/15/2024) did not have two written references in the file.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of hire 8/09/2024) had a tuberculosis screening or test dated 4/13/2024 and had not been completed within the last 30 days of hire..”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, sex offender registry check and search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Hire date 5/20/2024 and transferred to this entity on 6/14/2024) lived in Texas in the last 5 years and the center did not request the Out of State criminal history record information check, sex offender registry check and search of the child abuse and neglect registry for Texas..”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, one staff member did not have an updated central registry report every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 (Date of hire 3/11/2019 and transfer date to this entity on 5/15/2024) had a central registry report dated 5/20/2019 and had not been updated every five years. It was requested on 8/12/2024.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on review, one staff who works directly with children did not have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Date of hire 5/20/2024 and transfer date to current center 6/14/2024) was not current in First Aid training and had been more than 90 days since original hire date..”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review, one staff member did not have the fingerprint results prior to hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of hire 8/09/2024) had fingerprint results dated 8/14/2024 and were received after the hire date.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 6/03/2024) did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. The center has requested the results multiple times, but it was returned for missing information. 2. Staff #4 (Date of hire 5/20/2024 and transferred to this entity on 6/14/2024) did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. The center has requested the results multiple times, but it was returned for missing information.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1 A children's chair on the playground was cracked and had a broken seat with sharp edges. 2. In the Klubmates classroom, the paint was peeling near the door that goes to the outside. 3. In the Preschool 1 classroom, a toilet was not working and had a plastic cover on it. Staff stated a work order was placed to fix it. 4. In the Pre-K B classroom, the paint was chipping near the sink and big bookshelf. 5. In the Pre-K A classroom, the paint was peeling near the window and near the home living center.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of records, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 (Date of hire 3/11/2019 and transferred to this entity on 5/15/2024) did not have two written references in the file.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of hire 8/09/2024) had a tuberculosis screening or test dated 4/13/2024 and had not been completed within the last 30 days of hire..”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, sex offender registry check and search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Hire date 5/20/2024 and transferred to this entity on 6/14/2024) lived in Texas in the last 5 years and the center did not request the Out of State criminal history record information check, sex offender registry check and search of the child abuse and neglect registry for Texas..”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, one staff member did not have an updated central registry report every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 (Date of hire 3/11/2019 and transfer date to this entity on 5/15/2024) had a central registry report dated 5/20/2019 and had not been updated every five years. It was requested on 8/12/2024.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on review, one staff who works directly with children did not have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Date of hire 5/20/2024 and transfer date to current center 6/14/2024) was not current in First Aid training and had been more than 90 days since original hire date..”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a unlocked place using a safe locking method that prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool 1 classroom, 5 cleaning bottles were inside an unlocked closet.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a central registry report within 30 days of employment for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 10/16/2023) had central registry results dated 12/06/2023 and were not received within 30 days of employment. The center had followed up on 11/28/2023. 2.Staff #2 (Date of hire 12/12/2023) had central registry results dated 1/22/2024 and were not received within 30 days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a unlocked place using a safe locking method that prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool 1 classroom, 5 cleaning bottles were inside an unlocked closet.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a central registry report within 30 days of employment for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 10/16/2023) had central registry results dated 12/06/2023 and were not received within 30 days of employment. The center had followed up on 11/28/2023. 2.Staff #2 (Date of hire 12/12/2023) had central registry results dated 1/22/2024 and were not received within 30 days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on interviews, behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. On 11/29/2023 during nap time, Child #1 (4 years old) got up from the cot to go to the bathroom. Staff #1 yanked his arm and pulled him with both hands by the shoulder and pushed him back on his cot. 2. Another child stated when Child #1 doesn't listen to Staff #1, she pulls Child #1's arm and puts him in time out. 3. A staff member stated that she sometimes hears Staff #1 yell at the children in Staff #1's classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a unlocked place using a safe locking method that prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool 1 classroom, a Febreze spray was on a higher shelf in the children's bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, the areas and equipment inside and outside were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In Preschool A classroom, the paint is chipping in 3 places near the door that connects to the other classroom, by the window and right of the window. 2. In the Pre-Kindergarten A classroom, the paint is chipping on the back wall near home living and near the cots. A black chair cushion has a large tear on the back corner of the seat. 3. In the TK classroom, the rug has multiple stains.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a unlocked place using a safe locking method that prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool 1 classroom, a Febreze spray was on a higher shelf in the children's bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, the areas and equipment inside and outside were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In Preschool A classroom, the paint is chipping in 3 places near the door that connects to the other classroom, by the window and right of the window. 2. In the Pre-Kindergarten A classroom, the paint is chipping on the back wall near home living and near the cots. A black chair cushion has a large tear on the back corner of the seat. 3. In the TK classroom, the rug has multiple stains.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the areas and equipment of the center inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K B classroom, the border around a display board had peeling paint and the wall near the board was also peeling. 2. In the Klubmates classroom, the paint was chipping near the broom and trashcan. 3. In the TK classroom, the bathroom had drywall repair that needed sanded and painted. 4. In the Preschool A classroom, the paint is chipping near the window that looks into the other classroom. 5. On the playground, the concrete is chipping/cracking causing a tripping hazard in 3 areas. A small gate is broke and coming apart at the bottom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, potentially hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool B classroom, a restroom cleaning spray and Glade deodorizer spray were on top of a high shelf in the bathroom and were not kept locked.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1. Child #1's file (start date 6/14/2021) did not have parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date annually.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, potentially hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool B classroom, a restroom cleaning spray and Glade deodorizer spray were on top of a high shelf in the bathroom and were not kept locked.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1. Child #1's file (start date 6/14/2021) did not have parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date annually.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the areas of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the TK classroom, the face board was peeling off the wall near the window.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, potentially hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool B classroom, 4 cleaning products were in a cabinet above the sink. The child safety lock was not engaged/attached to keep the cabinet locked.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, Areas and equipment inside and outside of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool B classroom, paint was peeling under the board. 2. In the Pre-K-B classroom, paint was peeling in the corner of the classroom and in the bathroom (large area). 3. In the School age 2 classroom, paint was peeling above the toilet. 4. On the playground, three tricycles had rust on the base.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, potentially hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool B classroom, 4 cleaning products were in a cabinet above the sink. The child safety lock was not engaged/attached to keep the cabinet locked.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, Areas and equipment inside and outside of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool B classroom, paint was peeling under the board. 2. In the Pre-K-B classroom, paint was peeling in the corner of the classroom and in the bathroom (large area). 3. In the School age 2 classroom, paint was peeling above the toilet. 4. On the playground, three tricycles had rust on the base.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center inside were not maintained in a operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool B classroom, the toilet was broken and covered with a black trash bag.”

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Based on observation, staff and children's records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. The center's supplemental page for inspections (dated 3/23/2020, 9/15/2020, 1/12/2021, 9/21/2021, 10/14/2021, 10/15/2021) were posted on a wall in a clip board that states "Information found on the Supplemental Information page is confidential and this document is not to be posted in the facility."”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the areas and equipment of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Paint was peeling in the following areas: In the 1st Learning Adventure room-behind a desk in the classroom. In the Preschool A classroom-under the window, near the green ABC board and bathroom. In the 2nd Learning Adventures room-near the door. In the Transitional Kindergarten classroom-near the library, near the door, near the cots and window. In the Pre-K B classroom-in the bathroom, left of the door. In the Pre-K A classroom-near the cots and right of cubbies and left of cubbies In the Klubmates classroom, the entire room under the trim. In the School Age classroom, near the door on both sides. 2. In the Transitional Kindergarten classroom, a children's red sofa had holes in both corners. In the Pre-K B classroom, a children's blue sofa had a small hole in the middle. In the Pre-K A classroom, a children's blue sofa had a small hole on the right arm”

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Based on observation, staff and children's records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. The center's supplemental page for inspections (dated 3/23/2020, 9/15/2020, 1/12/2021, 9/21/2021, 10/14/2021, 10/15/2021) were posted on a wall in a clip board that states "Information found on the Supplemental Information page is confidential and this document is not to be posted in the facility."”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the areas and equipment of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Paint was peeling in the following areas: In the 1st Learning Adventure room-behind a desk in the classroom. In the Preschool A classroom-under the window, near the green ABC board and bathroom. In the 2nd Learning Adventures room-near the door. In the Transitional Kindergarten classroom-near the library, near the door, near the cots and window. In the Pre-K B classroom-in the bathroom, left of the door. In the Pre-K A classroom-near the cots and right of cubbies and left of cubbies In the Klubmates classroom, the entire room under the trim. In the School Age classroom, near the door on both sides. 2. In the Transitional Kindergarten classroom, a children's red sofa had holes in both corners. In the Pre-K B classroom, a children's blue sofa had a small hole in the middle. In the Pre-K A classroom, a children's blue sofa had a small hole on the right arm”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews and a review of documentation, it was determined that the center did not ensure that all children 10 years of age or younger shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On 3/16/2022, Child #1 (Age 3), was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff for an undetermined length of time. 2. Staff #4 received a call from a community member (Adult #1) who stated that they had driven past the center, that a child was walking near Fairfax County Parkway and asked if the child might be one of their students. 3. Staff #4 ran outside and found Child #1 (3 years old) running alone in a field approximately 300 yards away from the center near Fairfax County Parkway. 4. Staff 1 and Staff 2 were not able to explain how Child #1 (3 year old child) was able to leave their supervision.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, interviews and review of documentation, areas of the center outside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. One small gate for the playground fence (near the grass area) would not stay latched and opened easily with a small push during the inspection. 2. One large gate for the playground fence (exterior gate) had a lock on the upper part of the gate, but the lower part of the gate was not latched and created an opening. 3. The center had a work order dated 3/03/2022 that states ?The gate door that connects both the school-age and prekindergarten playgrounds is broken.? 4. The center had a work order dated 3/16/2022 that states ?Playground gates are broken and do not secure the playground at all.? 5. The center had a work order dated 3/17/2022 that states ?We have several gate posts that are bending and or broken. If we could please get them installed that would be great.? 6. The center had a work order dated 3/21/2022 that states ?We need a new gate for the grass portion of the fence to be poured with concrete. The exterior gate that leads to the outside also needs to be replaced.? 7. Staff #5 stated the gates were both broken, warped from winter and not latching properly. Staff #5 confirmed all 4 work orders were for the same two gates near the grass area and exterior gate. 8. Staff #1 and Staff #2 of the Preschool B class confirmed knowing the gates (near the grass area and exterior gate) on the playground did not close properly. Staff #1 stated the fence was broken for more than a week. 9. Staff #4 stated the small gate (near the grass area) does not hold and stay shut, and opens with a small push.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, staff failed to always ensure the care, protection and guidance of one child. Evidence: 1. On 3/16/2022, Child #1 (Age 3), was alone and unsupervised outside the center in the field approximately 300 yards away and near Fairfax County Parkway for an undetermined length of time. The center staff were unaware the child was missing until a community member (Adult #1) called the center. 2. On 3/16/2022, Staff #4 received a phone call from Adult #1 stating that they had driven past the center and that a child was outside, walking near Fairfax County Parkway. Adult #1 asked if the child might be one of their students. 3. Staff #4 ran outside and found Child #1 (3 years old) running in a field, approximately 300 yards away from the center and near Fairfax County Parkway. 4. When Child #1 was returned to the Preschool B class by Staff #4, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not aware that the child was missing.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-2

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (start date 1/18/2022) had a TB test or screening dated 12/09/2021.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on staff interviews and documentation reviewed, the center's activities and services were not maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Evidence: 1. The center's policy on supervision and playground safety states: ?Children must be in Staff Members? view at all times. Children must be counted name-to-face using the CSR every half hour and during transitions to and from the classroom and the playground.? 2. On 3/16/2022, Staff #1 and Staff #2 of the Preschool B class did not conduct name-to-face counts using the Child Supervision Record (CSR) as required by policy: ? At approximately 11:13 am, Staff #1 took 7 children to the bathroom and the children were not signed out on the single/small group transition, and were not added to a new CSR. ? The 4 children who went to Phonics at 10:25am, were not signed back in on the single/small group transition when they returned. ? The 1 child who went to Phonics at 11:00am, was not signed back in on the single/small group transition when they returned. 3. Staff #1 stated that when she went inside with 7 children to use the bathroom, she did not know if she wrote it or not on the CSR and should have written it.”