KinderCare Learning Centers at Golden Meadow

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations, all areas outside of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the Toddlers/Two's playground, there were multiple areas observed where the white siding on the outside of the building was cracked and broken off.”

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not submit to fingerprinting as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of fingerprinting results on file at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff were employed prior to the agency having the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of a sworn statement on file at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The mulch on the playground was very large and had pieces with jagged, sharp edges. 2. In the Infant A room, there was damage to the wall by the changing table where drywall was coming off and there was green paint peeling from the wall. 3. On the school-age playground, there was a large broken flower pot and a broken plastic basketball hoop with sharp edges. 4. On the school-age playground, the white siding of the building had broken off in multiple areas and there were sharp edges left where pieces of the siding had broken off.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 4 staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) did not have documentation of orientation training on file at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #4 (6/1/2023) did not have documentation of orientation training on file at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of staff records, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) had a tb screening dated 5/2/2023.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not undergo a central registry background check every five years thereafter the initial central registry background check. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's (doh:10/11/2011) most recent central registry background check on file was dated 8/25/2017.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 4 staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) did not have a central registry finding on file at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have a central registry finding on file at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not have the required records kept on file. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of 2 of 2 required references of character and reputation prior to employment.”

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not submit to fingerprinting as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of fingerprinting results on file at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff were employed prior to the agency having the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of a sworn statement on file at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The mulch on the playground was very large and had pieces with jagged, sharp edges. 2. In the Infant A room, there was damage to the wall by the changing table where drywall was coming off and there was green paint peeling from the wall. 3. On the school-age playground, there was a large broken flower pot and a broken plastic basketball hoop with sharp edges. 4. On the school-age playground, the white siding of the building had broken off in multiple areas and there were sharp edges left where pieces of the siding had broken off.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 4 staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) did not have documentation of orientation training on file at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #4 (6/1/2023) did not have documentation of orientation training on file at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of staff records, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) had a tb screening dated 5/2/2023.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not undergo a central registry background check every five years thereafter the initial central registry background check. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's (doh:10/11/2011) most recent central registry background check on file was dated 8/25/2017.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 4 staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) did not have a central registry finding on file at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have a central registry finding on file at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not have the required records kept on file. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of 2 of 2 required references of character and reputation prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on a observation, over-the-counter skin products were used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Child #1's over-the-counter skin product (diaper cream) that was still being kept and used had expired on 3/2022.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was tan colored paint on the wall that was peeling by the bookshelf in the pre-K classroom. 2. The door leading into the School-Age classroom from the playground had large patches of white paint that was peeling.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on a observation, over-the-counter skin products were used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Child #1's over-the-counter skin product (diaper cream) that was still being kept and used had expired on 3/2022.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was tan colored paint on the wall that was peeling by the bookshelf in the pre-K classroom. 2. The door leading into the School-Age classroom from the playground had large patches of white paint that was peeling.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of children's records, 1 out of 3 children did not have a physical examination by a physician within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (doe: 10/18/2022) did not have documentation of a physical examination on file during the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, 3 out of 3 staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 9/16/2022) did not have a central registry finding on file during the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #2 (doh: 12/5/2022) did not have a central registry finding on file during the time of the inspection. 3. Staff #3 (doh: 10/14/2022) did not have a central registry finding on file during the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-240-E

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 3 staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 9/16/2022) did not have documentation of first aid and CPR training on file at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #3 (doh: 10/14/2022) did not have documentation of first aid and CPR training on file at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on a review of staff records, 3 out of 3 staff did not have a complete orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 9/16/2022) did not have documentation of orientation training on file during the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #2 (doh: 12/5/2022) did not have documentation of orientation training on file during the time of the inspection. 3. Staff #3 (doh: 10/14/2022) did not have documentation of orientation training on file during the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children's records, 1 out of 3 children's records did not contain the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3 (doe: 8/28/2022) did not have documentation that a staff member has viewed proof of the child's identity and age on file during the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on a review of children's records, 1 out of 3 children did not have documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (doe: 10/18/2022) did not have documentation that the child has received the required immunizations at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff who work directly with children did not complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. 1. Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #5, and Staff #10 did not have documentation of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not annually complete the department's health and safety update course. 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #6, Staff #8, Staff #9, and Staff #10 did not have documentation of completing the department's annual health and safety update course on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Based on a review of records, the medication authorization for emergency medication was not available to staff during the time it was effective. Evidence: 1. There was an Epi-pen for Child #3 on-site during the inspection and there was no authorization form on file for the administration of the Epi-pen. 2. There was Benadryl on-site for Child #3 during the inspection and there was no authorization form on file for the administration of the Benadryl.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were multiple areas of peeling paint on the wall by the bookshelf in the Discovery Preschool room. 2. There was peeling paint in the door entering from the playground in the School-age room.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on a review of records, the center did not have an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official. Evidence: 1. The most recent fire inspection on file during the inspection was dated 2/2/2021.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, there was not at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a current daily health observation certification for 14 out of 14 staff records reviewed during the inspection. 2. The Director stated that there was no one on-site that had a current daily health observation certification.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, 13 out of 13 staff did not complete 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care annually. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation for the completion of the required 16 staff training hours for the 13 staff records reviewed. 2. The Director stated that there were no certificates available for trainings that the staff had taken this past year.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #11, Staff #12, and Staff #13 did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff records were not complete. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of current CPR certification on file for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, and Staff #12 on file during the inspection. 2. There was no documentation of current First Aid certification on file for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, and Staff #12 on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, all required information as not kept for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #4, Staff #10, and Staff # 11 did not have verification of educational credentials (diploma/transcripts) on file during the inspection. 2. Staff #11 did not have documentation of 1 required emergency contact on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children's records, 3 out of 5 children's records did not contain the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 were missing documentation of proof of identity from their child record during the inspection. 2. Child #5 did not have a child record on-site during the inspection and was missing all required documentation for the child record.”

8VAC20-780-40-H

“Based on a review of records, the sponsor did not maintain public liability insurance. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of current liability insurance on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of children's records, 1 out of 5 children did not have a physical examination within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: 1. Child #5 did not have a physical examination on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on a review of children's records, 1 out of 5 children's records did not contain documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child #5 did not have documentation of immunizations on-site during the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not have a central registry finding on file within 30 days of employment. 1. Staff #11did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection. 2. Staff #12 did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection. 3. Staff #13 did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation and staff interview, all required nonmedical emergency supplies were not available. Evidence: 1. There was no battery operated radio on site during the inspection. 2. The Director confirmed that there was not a battery operated radio at the facility.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff who work directly with children did not complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. 1. Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #5, and Staff #10 did not have documentation of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not annually complete the department's health and safety update course. 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #6, Staff #8, Staff #9, and Staff #10 did not have documentation of completing the department's annual health and safety update course on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Based on a review of records, the medication authorization for emergency medication was not available to staff during the time it was effective. Evidence: 1. There was an Epi-pen for Child #3 on-site during the inspection and there was no authorization form on file for the administration of the Epi-pen. 2. There was Benadryl on-site for Child #3 during the inspection and there was no authorization form on file for the administration of the Benadryl.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were multiple areas of peeling paint on the wall by the bookshelf in the Discovery Preschool room. 2. There was peeling paint in the door entering from the playground in the School-age room.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on a review of records, the center did not have an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official. Evidence: 1. The most recent fire inspection on file during the inspection was dated 2/2/2021.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, there was not at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a current daily health observation certification for 14 out of 14 staff records reviewed during the inspection. 2. The Director stated that there was no one on-site that had a current daily health observation certification.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, 13 out of 13 staff did not complete 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care annually. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation for the completion of the required 16 staff training hours for the 13 staff records reviewed. 2. The Director stated that there were no certificates available for trainings that the staff had taken this past year.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #11, Staff #12, and Staff #13 did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff records were not complete. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of current CPR certification on file for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, and Staff #12 on file during the inspection. 2. There was no documentation of current First Aid certification on file for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, and Staff #12 on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, all required information as not kept for each staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #4, Staff #10, and Staff # 11 did not have verification of educational credentials (diploma/transcripts) on file during the inspection. 2. Staff #11 did not have documentation of 1 required emergency contact on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children's records, 3 out of 5 children's records did not contain the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 were missing documentation of proof of identity from their child record during the inspection. 2. Child #5 did not have a child record on-site during the inspection and was missing all required documentation for the child record.”

8VAC20-780-40-H

“Based on a review of records, the sponsor did not maintain public liability insurance. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of current liability insurance on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of children's records, 1 out of 5 children did not have a physical examination within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: 1. Child #5 did not have a physical examination on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on a review of children's records, 1 out of 5 children's records did not contain documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child #5 did not have documentation of immunizations on-site during the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not have a central registry finding on file within 30 days of employment. 1. Staff #11did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection. 2. Staff #12 did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection. 3. Staff #13 did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation and staff interview, all required nonmedical emergency supplies were not available. Evidence: 1. There was no battery operated radio on site during the inspection. 2. The Director confirmed that there was not a battery operated radio at the facility.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 3 staff records did not contain documentation of 2 or more references. 1. Staff #1 (doh: 12/27/2021) did not have documentation of 2 of 2 required references during the inspection. 2. Staff #3 (doh: 2/14/2022) did not have documentation of 1 of 2 required references during the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not have a sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 12/27/2021) did not have a sworn statement or affirmation on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 12/27/2021) did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on a review of staff records, all program leaders did not meet one of the following required criteria. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 2/14/2022), who is a lead teacher, did not have proof of education/experience on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 3 staff records did not contain documentation of 2 or more references. 1. Staff #1 (doh: 12/27/2021) did not have documentation of 2 of 2 required references during the inspection. 2. Staff #3 (doh: 2/14/2022) did not have documentation of 1 of 2 required references during the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not have a sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 12/27/2021) did not have a sworn statement or affirmation on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 12/27/2021) did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on a review of staff records, all program leaders did not meet one of the following required criteria. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 2/14/2022), who is a lead teacher, did not have proof of education/experience on file during the inspection.”