Kindercare Learning Centers-College Park

8VAC20-780-440-J

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all the space requirements for cribs were met. Evidence: There were 3 babies observed sleeping in cribs. None of the 3 cribs had at least 12 inches of space between all sides of the crib and one of the cribs did not have at least 30 inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. Throughout the building there was peeling paint on the doors and door frames. 2. In the toddler room there was a missing floor tile in front of the changing table. 3. In the infant room a miniature refrigerator which was elevated on a platform above the sink/food area, was not secured a. The platform bottom that held the refrigerator was warped and the particle board was peeling and separating. b. The platform holding the refrigerator was uneven and appeared to be tilted forward.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“(Repeat Violation) Based on record review the center did not ensure the center had an annual inspection from the health department. Evidence: The last health inspection conducted at the center was dated 02/07/2022. The director confirmed it was the last inspection by looking it up on the health department's website.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure during the designated rest period, the children's cots consisted of a top and bottom cover. Evidence: In the twos classroom there were 8 children observed napping with no bottom cover. The Staff confirmed that they did not have any sheets to put on the cots. The director confirmed the center did not have enough sheets to cover the cots.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks to include a central registry check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1, hired 07/19/2022 did not have documentation of having the results of central registry check.”

8VAC20-780-440-J

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all the space requirements for cribs were met. Evidence: There were 3 babies observed sleeping in cribs. None of the 3 cribs had at least 12 inches of space between all sides of the crib and one of the cribs did not have at least 30 inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. Throughout the building there was peeling paint on the doors and door frames. 2. In the toddler room there was a missing floor tile in front of the changing table. 3. In the infant room a miniature refrigerator which was elevated on a platform above the sink/food area, was not secured a. The platform bottom that held the refrigerator was warped and the particle board was peeling and separating. b. The platform holding the refrigerator was uneven and appeared to be tilted forward.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“(Repeat Violation) Based on record review the center did not ensure the center had an annual inspection from the health department. Evidence: The last health inspection conducted at the center was dated 02/07/2022. The director confirmed it was the last inspection by looking it up on the health department's website.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure during the designated rest period, the children's cots consisted of a top and bottom cover. Evidence: In the twos classroom there were 8 children observed napping with no bottom cover. The Staff confirmed that they did not have any sheets to put on the cots. The director confirmed the center did not have enough sheets to cover the cots.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks to include a central registry check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1, hired 07/19/2022 did not have documentation of having the results of central registry check.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on interviews, record review and observation, the center did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: On 08/17/2023, a 2 year-old child #1 took a 1 fluid ounce bottle of infant of acetaminophen from another child's diaper bag without staff #1 or #2's awareness. Staff #1 had taken child #1 and 3 other children to the hallway to retrieve milk from the kitchen. While in the hallway, Staff #1 reported she saw child #1 with the open bottle of acetaminophen to her mouth. Staff were not able to confirm if the child had ingested the medication.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on interviews and a record review the center did not ensure actions that are forbidden are not used with children in care. Evidence: 1. On 07/19/2023, Staff #1 roughly handled a 2 year-old Child #1 during nap because she would not nap. a). It was reported by staff witness at approximately 12:00pm when child #1 got off of her cot, Staff #1 grabbed child #1 by one arm and one leg and "slammed her on her cot," and Child #1 "cried louder." c.) An infant staff heard crying coming from the twos classroom and came over to see if they needed help. When the infant staff entered the classroom, she reported Staff #1 "snatch the child by her arm and threw the child on the cot." It was also reported Staff #1 proceeded to pat Child #1 on the back hard. 2. On 07/12/2023 during nap a staff witness reported Staff #1 grab child #2 by the arm and "forcefully push him down on his cot" and began "aggressively patting him on the back." Staff #1 was also seen and heard yelling in the face of children that did not nap.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all non medical emergency supplies were available. Evidence: The center did not have a working radio.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: One of the toilet seats in the girl's bathroom was peeling and stained.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: 1. In the 2 year-old room there was an unlocked bottle of disinfectant spray in the changing area. 2. In the school-age and the 3 year-old classroom, the supply cabinet was unlocked and contained a bottle of disinfectant spray.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all required items were in the first aid kits. Evidence: The center did not have the following items in their first aid kit: antiseptic or a thermometer.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on a record review and interview, the center did not ensure annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The center did not have documentation of an annual health inspection. Management confirmed the center had not had a health inspection in over a year.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all non medical emergency supplies were available. Evidence: The center did not have a working radio.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: One of the toilet seats in the girl's bathroom was peeling and stained.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: 1. In the 2 year-old room there was an unlocked bottle of disinfectant spray in the changing area. 2. In the school-age and the 3 year-old classroom, the supply cabinet was unlocked and contained a bottle of disinfectant spray.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all required items were in the first aid kits. Evidence: The center did not have the following items in their first aid kit: antiseptic or a thermometer.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on a record review and interview, the center did not ensure annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The center did not have documentation of an annual health inspection. Management confirmed the center had not had a health inspection in over a year.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all non medical emergency supplies were available. Evidence: The center did not have a working radio.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: One of the toilet seats in the girl's bathroom was peeling and stained.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: 1. In the 2 year-old room there was an unlocked bottle of disinfectant spray in the changing area. 2. In the school-age and the 3 year-old classroom, the supply cabinet was unlocked and contained a bottle of disinfectant spray.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all required items were in the first aid kits. Evidence: The center did not have the following items in their first aid kit: antiseptic or a thermometer.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on a record review and interview, the center did not ensure annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The center did not have documentation of an annual health inspection. Management confirmed the center had not had a health inspection in over a year.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on a record review and interviews the center did not ensure the center's activities were maintained in compliance with these standards and the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Evidence: 1. The center's supervision policy requires staff to perform and document on a "Child Supervision Record (CSR), that they did a face-to-name check of each child in their care every 30 minutes and/or during any large class transitions. 2. On 05/23/2023 the center did not follow their own policy when staff #1 and #2 did not document having done any face-to-name checks for child #1 who entered the Discovery Preschool classroom at 4:35pm. As a result, Child #1 was left unsupervised on the playground for approximately 10 minutes between 5:00pm-5:10pm.”

8VAC20-780-340-G

“Based on a record review and interviews the center did not ensure when Children 10 years of age and older shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: During the inspection at approximately 3:00pm, Staff #5 sent child #2 to the water fountain located outside of the classroom. Instead of returning to his classroom, child #2 walked down the hallway to the front office without any staff supervision. He knocked on the window of the office and attempted to enter the staff lounge/storage room before he was discovered by the program director who returned him to his classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews and a record review the center did not ensure all children under 10 years were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On 05/23/2023 a 2 year-old child #1 was left on the playground unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes. A staff member from a separate class heard crying coming from the playground when she discovered child #2 outside with no staff supervision.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on a record review and interviews the center did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they are always ensuring their care protection and guidance. Evidence: 1. On 05/23/2023 a 2 year-old child #1 was found alone and crying after being left outside on the playground and separated from her class for approximately 10 minutes. Staff #3, a teacher from another classroom discovered the child unsupervised when she heard the crying through an opened window in her classroom. 2. During the inspection at approximately 3:00pm, child #2, who is ten years old and has diagnosed developmental delays documented in his file, went to the water fountain located outside of the classroom, walked down the hallway to the front office, knocked on the window of the office and attempted to enter the staff lounge/storage room before the program director intervened and returned him to his classroom. Classroom staff (staff 2) did not notice his extended absence from the classroom nor check on him to ensure his safety.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on observation the center did not ensure children were not roughly handled. Evidence: In the 2 year-old room, Staff #1 was observed abruptly picking children up. roughly placing them on and off the changing table during diapering.”

8VAC20-780-400-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure staff interacted with children and one another to provide needed help comfort and support to the children in care. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed during diapering and the transition from lunch to nap. 1. Some of the children were observed walking on cots, crying and making loud noises. 2. Neither staff member verbally interacted with the children or each other. 3. Neither staff member was observed comforting any of the crying children.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure handwashing requirements were met. Evidence: Staff #1 did not wash her hands before or after changing children's diapers or handing food or the children's hands after diapering. 1. Staff #1 was observed changing multiple children's diapers wearing the same pair of gloves between changes. 2. With the same gloves worn during diaper changes, Staff #1 handled plates of food in the classroom and opened cabinets. The gloves were not removed and hands were not washed.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The kitchen located in the main hallway of the daycare, had the door propped wide open. There were 4 large chopping knives in the sink caddy.”

8VAC20-780-280-G

“Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their content. Evidence: 1. On the playground there was unlocked supply shed against the wall of the building. Inside there were 2 spray bottles containing a liquid substance, one yellow and the other green. Neither bottle wads labeled to identify the contents inside the spray bottles.”

8VAC20-780-440-J

“Based on observation the center did not ensure cribs met all requirements. Evidence: In the infant room a baby was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have least 12 inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs and Thirty inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. There was furniture in between a row of cribs.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The kitchen located in the main hallway of the daycare, had the door propped wide open. There were 4 large chopping knives in the sink caddy.”

8VAC20-780-280-G

“Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their content. Evidence: 1. On the playground there was unlocked supply shed against the wall of the building. Inside there were 2 spray bottles containing a liquid substance, one yellow and the other green. Neither bottle wads labeled to identify the contents inside the spray bottles.”

8VAC20-780-440-J

“Based on observation the center did not ensure cribs met all requirements. Evidence: In the infant room a baby was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have least 12 inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs and Thirty inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. There was furniture in between a row of cribs.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation and interviews the center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance of children when staff are supervising them. Evidence: 1. On 08/23/2022 around or about 10:30am, a 5 year-old Child A climbed on one of the outside play structures and was pushed by another child. As a result Child A fell 3'10" onto the surfacing underneath the play structure and sustained a broken elbow. At the time of the fall, the center did not have the required resilient surfacing. There was around 3 inches of surfacing where 6 inches was required. 2. The center had been previously cited for not having the required resilient surfacing at the last inspection on 07/21/2022. The director stated she was aware the playground was not in compliance and had put in a work order for mulch prior to this citation but had yet to have it delivered. 3. In a follow-up email on 07/28/2022, the district manager stated, " I have made our facilities team aware of this and they are slated to come down this coming month to tour centers and ensure we are correcting these issues." Thirty two-days elapsed from the time of the original citation and when the child sustained the injury.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: 1. On 08/23/2022 a 5 year-old child fell from one of the play structures onto the playground surfacing. The surfacing measured around 3 inches, where 6 inches is required. 2. On 09/01/2022 the center had around 3 inches of resilient surfacing underneath the slide closest to the building. Six inches is required.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. There was peeling paint on the door of the 3 year-old, school-age classroom and the pre-school classroom door. 2. One of the toilets had no water and the base had signs of corrosion around it.”

8VAC20-780-580-I

“Based on observation and record review, the center did not ensure all requirements were met before leaving for a field trip. Evidence: During the inspection a group of children left the building for a field trip. There was not a schedule of the trip's events and locations posted and visible at the center. The filed trip calendar located at the front desk did not have a field trip scheduled that day.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: The 2 composite playground structures did not have the required resilient surfacing. The mulch in the fall zones was about 3 inches and grass and weeds were growing above the surfacing. Six inches is required.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation the center did not have all required supplies for the restrooms. Evidence: At around 9:00am the bathrooms did not have paper towels.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The supply cabinet in the school-age room was unlocked. It contained a gallon of UV protector and a can of bathroom cleaner.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. There was peeling paint on the door of the 3 year-old, school-age classroom and the pre-school classroom door. 2. One of the toilets had no water and the base had signs of corrosion around it.”

8VAC20-780-580-I

“Based on observation and record review, the center did not ensure all requirements were met before leaving for a field trip. Evidence: During the inspection a group of children left the building for a field trip. There was not a schedule of the trip's events and locations posted and visible at the center. The filed trip calendar located at the front desk did not have a field trip scheduled that day.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: The 2 composite playground structures did not have the required resilient surfacing. The mulch in the fall zones was about 3 inches and grass and weeds were growing above the surfacing. Six inches is required.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation the center did not have all required supplies for the restrooms. Evidence: At around 9:00am the bathrooms did not have paper towels.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The supply cabinet in the school-age room was unlocked. It contained a gallon of UV protector and a can of bathroom cleaner.”

22VAC40-185-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the center were maintained in a safe condition: Evidence: The window sills throughout the building had peeling paint.”

22VAC40-185-440-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure there was a t least 12 inches of space between occupied cribs. Evidence: A baby was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 12 inches of space on the non-service side. A crib that used as storage was next to the crib with the sleeping infant.”

22VAC40-185-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the center were maintained in a safe condition: Evidence: The window sills throughout the building had peeling paint.”

22VAC40-185-440-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure there was a t least 12 inches of space between occupied cribs. Evidence: A baby was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 12 inches of space on the non-service side. A crib that used as storage was next to the crib with the sleeping infant.”

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

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the main girl's bathroom, there was a tile around or about 2" that was missing from the ceiling, rust under one of the toilets and peeling paint on the stalls. 2. In the main boy's bathroom, there was rust on the metal stalls and peeling paint.”

22.1-289.036-B-3

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required repeat background checks 5 years after the last one. Evidence: Staff #2's central registry check was dated 04/14/2016.”

22.1-289.036-B-3

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required repeat background checks 5 years after the last one. Evidence: Staff #2's central registry check was dated 04/14/2016.”

22.1-289.036-B-3

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required repeat background checks 5 years after the last one. Evidence: Staff #2's central registry check was dated 04/14/2016.”