KinderCare Learning Centers at Blacksburg South

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on documentation and interviews the center failed to ensure the care, protection, and guidance of a child. Evidence: Center staff were not aware that a two (2) year old child exited the classroom at approximately 4:15pm through the classroom door ,that leads outside, which opens onto the front outside area of the center. The child was found outside of the door in the grassy area, in front of the building, on 9/25/23. The child was witnessed to be alone by a parent who arrived to pick up his child at approximately 4:15pm. A few minutes later (approximately 4:18pm), upon exiting with his child, the two (2) year old was still alone outside in the same area. This parent brought the child inside to the office at this time. Staff realized the child was not visible within the classroom and were actively looking around the classroom when the child was brought into the center. The child was outside alone for approximately three (3) minutes.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on documentation and interviews the center failed to ensure children are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Center staff did not ensure a two (2) year old child was in sight and sound supervision on 9/25/23 from approximately 4:15pm-4:18pm when the child exited the door within the classroom, that opens outside onto the front of the facility, and was found outside in the grassy area directly outside of the classroom door by a parent picking up his child. Center staff stated that they did not know the child had exited the classroom until approximately 4:17pm when they didn't see him within the classroom and began looking in the classroom for him. Approximately a minute later the child was being brought into the center. There were a total of 20 children with 3 staff in the classroom at the time of this incident.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review and interview, the center had a missing evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. There was not drill documented for June 2023.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the center failed to have an out of state central registry check in the file. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 did not have an out of state central registry check completed.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on observation, children were not allowed second helpings of food during lunch. Evidence: 1. In the PreK2 room there was no more chili to have for second helpings.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, children's hands were not washed after toileting. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed children's hands not being washed after diapering in the toddler room, DPS1, and DSP2.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, staff members failed to submit TB screening/test documentation within the required time period. Evidence: 1. Five employees )#3, #4, #5, #6, #8) had Tb screenings after their hire date and coming into contact with children.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, the center did not have completed central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Three staff records did not have completed registry findings with in 30 day of employment. Staff #2's hire date was 2/17/22, #4's was 5/2022, and #5's was 5/19/22.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review, the center failed to complete the required evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. The drills for the month of Jan., April, and June had not been completed.”

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

“Based on policy review and interviews, the licensee failed to ensure that the center’s activities services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. 1. The KinderCare Education (KCE) employee handout on Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Reporting Guidelines states that as mandated reporters of suspected abuse or neglect, you are required to directly report to the local child protection agency or local law enforcement agency if you reasonably suspect a child had experienced abuse or neglect. KCE policy also requires you to immediately report your concerns to your manager, but this in addition to and not in lieu of your requirement to make a direct report to the local child protection agency or local law enforcement agency. 2. Child #1 reported to staff #1 an incident of suspected abuse. Staff #1 shared it with staff #3 who was I the classroom on the day of the reportable offense. Staff #1 and staff #3 reported the suspected abuse to staff #2 and did not report it to the local department of social services, per the center’s corporate policy. Neither staff #1, staff #2, nor staff #3 reported the suspected abuse to the local department of social services as per the center’s corporate policy.”

8VAC20-780-80-B Complaint related: No

“Based on interviews, the center failed to report any suspected child abuse in accordance with the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Child #1 reported to staff #1 an incident of suspected abuse. Staff #1 shared it with staff #3 who was in the classroom the day of the reportable offense. Staff #1 and staff #3 reported the suspected abuse to staff #2. Staff #2 stated she would make the report to the local department of social services that day or the next day. Neither staff #1, staff #2, nor staff #3 reported the suspected child abuse to the local department of social services. Staff #1 reported the matter to the local department of social services in March 2022 which was 15 months after the initial report from the child.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to have an immunization record in a child's file (file # 4).”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on documentation review and interview, the center failed to have a central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed five staff records, staff record # 5 did not have a central registry check completed: the hire date was 12/28/2021.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on interview and documentation review, a child did not have a physical in the record within 30 days, Evidence: 1. Five records were reviewed, record # 4 (date of enrollment, 5/16/21) did not have a physical on file.”