KinderCare - South Independence

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. An infant was observed in a crib that was not identified for use specific use by a child.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“An annual fire inspection is required from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The fire inspection provided by the director was dated 04/18/2023.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center are required to be maintained in a safe condition. In the infant room there was peeling paint on the bottom of the door exiting the room.”

8VAC20-780-410-6

“Based on a self-report by the center, interviews with staff and a record review the center did not ensure verbal remarks to children were not demeaning. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 and #4 confirmed Staff #1 told Child B she was going to "two piece him up" if he did not listen. 2. Two staff witnesses confirmed that Staff #1 "cusses" at the children. Staff reported she often tells the children to "go sit your *ss down."”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on a self-report by the center, interviews with staff and a record review the center did not ensure physical punishment such as striking a child and rough handling did not occur. Evidence: 1. The center self- report that on 04/08/2024 Staff #1 yanked Child B by his jacket pulling the child back towards her, causing him to fall to the ground. It was also reported by the center that on the same day, Staff #1 spanked Child A for not listening to her. 2. A parent and a staff member reported witnessing Staff #1 roughly yank Child B by the front of his jacket causing him to fall to the ground while on the playground. 3. Staff #2 reported witnessing Staff #1 on another occasion using her hand to swat the front of Child A's chest when he was standing on a chair. 4. Staff #1 had been previously written-up by management for ?swatting a child," on 01/29/2024. The document was reviewed in the staff's file and staff #4 confirmed the incident. 5. Staff #1 was described by her co-teacher as "aggressive" during an interview.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all documents required by the Superintendent were posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The center did not have the findings of the last inspection posted on the licensed premises.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all required items were included in the center's first aid kit. Evidence: The center's first aid kit did not have a working thermometer,”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure they had all required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence: The center did not have a working, battery-operated flashlight or a working, battery-operated radio in the building.”

8VAC20-780-410-6

“Based on a self-report by the center, interviews with staff and a record review the center did not ensure verbal remarks to children were not demeaning. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 and #4 confirmed Staff #1 told Child B she was going to "two piece him up" if he did not listen. 2. Two staff witnesses confirmed that Staff #1 "cusses" at the children. Staff reported she often tells the children to "go sit your *ss down."”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on a self-report by the center, interviews with staff and a record review the center did not ensure physical punishment such as striking a child and rough handling did not occur. Evidence: 1. The center self- report that on 04/08/2024 Staff #1 yanked Child B by his jacket pulling the child back towards her, causing him to fall to the ground. It was also reported by the center that on the same day, Staff #1 spanked Child A for not listening to her. 2. A parent and a staff member reported witnessing Staff #1 roughly yank Child B by the front of his jacket causing him to fall to the ground while on the playground. 3. Staff #2 reported witnessing Staff #1 on another occasion using her hand to swat the front of Child A's chest when he was standing on a chair. 4. Staff #1 had been previously written-up by management for ?swatting a child," on 01/29/2024. The document was reviewed in the staff's file and staff #4 confirmed the incident. 5. Staff #1 was described by her co-teacher as "aggressive" during an interview.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all documents required by the Superintendent were posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The center did not have the findings of the last inspection posted on the licensed premises.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all required items were included in the center's first aid kit. Evidence: The center's first aid kit did not have a working thermometer,”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure they had all required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence: The center did not have a working, battery-operated flashlight or a working, battery-operated radio in the building.”

8VAC20-780-410-6

“Based on a self-report by the center, interviews with staff and a record review the center did not ensure verbal remarks to children were not demeaning. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 and #4 confirmed Staff #1 told Child B she was going to "two piece him up" if he did not listen. 2. Two staff witnesses confirmed that Staff #1 "cusses" at the children. Staff reported she often tells the children to "go sit your *ss down."”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on a self-report by the center, interviews with staff and a record review the center did not ensure physical punishment such as striking a child and rough handling did not occur. Evidence: 1. The center self- report that on 04/08/2024 Staff #1 yanked Child B by his jacket pulling the child back towards her, causing him to fall to the ground. It was also reported by the center that on the same day, Staff #1 spanked Child A for not listening to her. 2. A parent and a staff member reported witnessing Staff #1 roughly yank Child B by the front of his jacket causing him to fall to the ground while on the playground. 3. Staff #2 reported witnessing Staff #1 on another occasion using her hand to swat the front of Child A's chest when he was standing on a chair. 4. Staff #1 had been previously written-up by management for ?swatting a child," on 01/29/2024. The document was reviewed in the staff's file and staff #4 confirmed the incident. 5. Staff #1 was described by her co-teacher as "aggressive" during an interview.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all documents required by the Superintendent were posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The center did not have the findings of the last inspection posted on the licensed premises.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all required items were included in the center's first aid kit. Evidence: The center's first aid kit did not have a working thermometer,”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure they had all required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence: The center did not have a working, battery-operated flashlight or a working, battery-operated radio in the building.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on a record review the center did not have documentation that all staff met the qualifications required for their positions. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/14/2022) was listed as a program leader in her file. The center did not have documentation of her qualifications for her position.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had a minimum of 16 training hours annually. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/14/2022) did not have any documentation of receiving any training in 2022. The director confirmed she did not have any documentation of Staff #2's training for 2022.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required out of state background checks were obtained for all staff when applicable. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/15/2022) indicated living in 2 states outside of Virginia on the signed sworn statement dated 03/15/2022. T 1. he center did not have documentation that staff #2 had background checks from those 2 states. 2. The Director confirmed the out-of-state checks were not sent for.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The Little Tykes plastic pay structure had areas that were cracked. The edges were jagged and sharp to the touch.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks. Evidence: Staff #1 (hired 09/05/2023) did not have documentation of having fingerprinting.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on a record review the center did not have documentation that all staff met the qualifications required for their positions. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/14/2022) was listed as a program leader in her file. The center did not have documentation of her qualifications for her position.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had a minimum of 16 training hours annually. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/14/2022) did not have any documentation of receiving any training in 2022. The director confirmed she did not have any documentation of Staff #2's training for 2022.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required out of state background checks were obtained for all staff when applicable. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/15/2022) indicated living in 2 states outside of Virginia on the signed sworn statement dated 03/15/2022. T 1. he center did not have documentation that staff #2 had background checks from those 2 states. 2. The Director confirmed the out-of-state checks were not sent for.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The Little Tykes plastic pay structure had areas that were cracked. The edges were jagged and sharp to the touch.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks. Evidence: Staff #1 (hired 09/05/2023) did not have documentation of having fingerprinting.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on a record review the center did not have documentation that all staff met the qualifications required for their positions. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/14/2022) was listed as a program leader in her file. The center did not have documentation of her qualifications for her position.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had a minimum of 16 training hours annually. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/14/2022) did not have any documentation of receiving any training in 2022. The director confirmed she did not have any documentation of Staff #2's training for 2022.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required out of state background checks were obtained for all staff when applicable. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 03/15/2022) indicated living in 2 states outside of Virginia on the signed sworn statement dated 03/15/2022. T 1. he center did not have documentation that staff #2 had background checks from those 2 states. 2. The Director confirmed the out-of-state checks were not sent for.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The Little Tykes plastic pay structure had areas that were cracked. The edges were jagged and sharp to the touch.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks. Evidence: Staff #1 (hired 09/05/2023) did not have documentation of having fingerprinting.”

8VAC20-780-440-J

“Based on observation the center did not ensure there was 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. Evidence: An infant was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 30 inches of space between services sides for staff to gain access. One service side of the crib as against a plexiglass panel and the other side had rows of high chairs in front of the crib, preventing access.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure staff and children's hands were washed before and after toileting. Evidence: In the infant room a staff member was observed changing a child's diaper. The staff did not wash their own hands or the child's hands before or after the diaper change. The staff kept the same pair of gloves on she wore during diapering to perform other tasks in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-570-C

“Based on a record review and interview the center did not ensure there was record of each child on formula that contained the following information: the brand of formula and the child's feeding schedule. Evidence: The inspector asked infant staff for the record of each child brand of formula and feeding schedule. The staff stated there was not one in the room because someone from management had took it down and had not returned it.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the school-age room there was a large paper cutter on top of a plastic cubby, accessible to children and loose wires hanging from a mounted television in reach of children. On the playground there was rust on the music playboard, peeling paint on the blue poles of the large abacus and 2 bicycles had missing peddles.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each staff person. Evidence: Staff #3 did not have documentation to demonstrate that she had the education, certification, and experience required by the job position as a program leader.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept locked using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the school-age room there was a spray can of paint on top of the storage cabinet. In addition the storage cabinet was unlocked and cabinet at least 6 bottles of cleaning chemicals.”

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 poured-in-place resilient surfacing underneath the play equipment had areas that were cracked and grass was growing in the cracks.”

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: In the twos room there was peeling paint on the walls in reach of children.”

22VAC40-185-410-1

“Based on interviews and a record review, the center did not ensure children were not handled roughly. Evidence: Staff A roughly handled babies in the infant room. A. Staff witnesses and a parent witness reported seeing Staff A grab a one-year-old baby (child 1) by the arm and drop her in the crib when the baby was crying. B. One witness reported seeing Staff A slam the crib bars closed after putting the baby (child 1) down in the crib. C. Another witness reported seeing Staff A push the head of a baby down into the mattress of the crib. D. Witnesses described Staff A as "aggressive" and "frustrated" with the infants in her care.”

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: In the twos room there was peeling paint on the walls in reach of children.”

22VAC40-185-410-1

“Based on interviews and a record review, the center did not ensure children were not handled roughly. Evidence: Staff A roughly handled babies in the infant room. A. Staff witnesses and a parent witness reported seeing Staff A grab a one-year-old baby (child 1) by the arm and drop her in the crib when the baby was crying. B. One witness reported seeing Staff A slam the crib bars closed after putting the baby (child 1) down in the crib. C. Another witness reported seeing Staff A push the head of a baby down into the mattress of the crib. D. Witnesses described Staff A as "aggressive" and "frustrated" with the infants in her care.”

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: In the twos room there was peeling paint on the walls in reach of children.”

22VAC40-185-410-1

“Based on interviews and a record review, the center did not ensure children were not handled roughly. Evidence: Staff A roughly handled babies in the infant room. A. Staff witnesses and a parent witness reported seeing Staff A grab a one-year-old baby (child 1) by the arm and drop her in the crib when the baby was crying. B. One witness reported seeing Staff A slam the crib bars closed after putting the baby (child 1) down in the crib. C. Another witness reported seeing Staff A push the head of a baby down into the mattress of the crib. D. Witnesses described Staff A as "aggressive" and "frustrated" with the infants in her care.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews and a record review it was determined the center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance while supervising children. 1. On 02/22/2022, a 5 year-old child was transported by the daycare center and left at a public school she does not attend. 2. Around or about 7:45am, the driver, Staff #1 left the center to transport a group of ten children to the public schools they attend during school hours. When the center's bus arrived at School C, five children exited the bus, to include 5 year-old Child A, who does not attend that school, rather she attends School D. 3. Staff #1 and the center were unaware Child A had been dropped off at the wrong destination, until the center received a call from Child A's mother. School C called the child's mother around or about 8:15am notifying her that her child had been left by the daycare center's driver at their school, instead of School D. School D sent a bus to pick-up Child A and transport her to the correct destination.”

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 the standards and the center's own policies. 1. On 02/22/2022, around or about 7:45am, Child A was transported by Staff 1 from the center to a public school she does not attend. The director confirmed Staff #1 did not follow the center's policy. It was reported Staff #1 did not perform face-to-name checks when the children were dropped off at public school, consequently, allowing child A to exit the bus at the wrong destination. 2. The center's standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines states the "Child Safety Record (CSR), "is one of the many tools used to assist in properly supervising children." It further states it is designed to assist in keeping an accurate of all children physically in attendance." 3. The CSR instructions require staff to record a "face-to-name" check for each child by completing a CSR sheet when leaving the center and entering the bus. It further requires staff to record a "face-to-name" check for each child when exiting the bus to the destination.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure the changing table was not used for children's activities: There was a laundry basket containing clean linens and children's drinking cups on top of the changing table in the two year-old classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance when supervising children. An baby was observed in the infant room sleeping in a boppy pillow. There was a blanket covering the baby's entire face. When the inspector expressed concern as to why the blanket was covering the baby's face, staff stated that they knew the blanket should not be over the baby's face, however that was "the only way the child would fall asleep."”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. There were 20 children observed napping on cots and there was less than 12 inches of space between each. Some cots were were touching each other, leaving no space between them.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews and a record review it was determined the center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance while supervising children. 1. On 02/22/2022, a 5 year-old child was transported by the daycare center and left at a public school she does not attend. 2. Around or about 7:45am, the driver, Staff #1 left the center to transport a group of ten children to the public schools they attend during school hours. When the center's bus arrived at School C, five children exited the bus, to include 5 year-old Child A, who does not attend that school, rather she attends School D. 3. Staff #1 and the center were unaware Child A had been dropped off at the wrong destination, until the center received a call from Child A's mother. School C called the child's mother around or about 8:15am notifying her that her child had been left by the daycare center's driver at their school, instead of School D. School D sent a bus to pick-up Child A and transport her to the correct destination.”

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 the standards and the center's own policies. 1. On 02/22/2022, around or about 7:45am, Child A was transported by Staff 1 from the center to a public school she does not attend. The director confirmed Staff #1 did not follow the center's policy. It was reported Staff #1 did not perform face-to-name checks when the children were dropped off at public school, consequently, allowing child A to exit the bus at the wrong destination. 2. The center's standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines states the "Child Safety Record (CSR), "is one of the many tools used to assist in properly supervising children." It further states it is designed to assist in keeping an accurate of all children physically in attendance." 3. The CSR instructions require staff to record a "face-to-name" check for each child by completing a CSR sheet when leaving the center and entering the bus. It further requires staff to record a "face-to-name" check for each child when exiting the bus to the destination.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure the changing table was not used for children's activities: There was a laundry basket containing clean linens and children's drinking cups on top of the changing table in the two year-old classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance when supervising children. An baby was observed in the infant room sleeping in a boppy pillow. There was a blanket covering the baby's entire face. When the inspector expressed concern as to why the blanket was covering the baby's face, staff stated that they knew the blanket should not be over the baby's face, however that was "the only way the child would fall asleep."”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. There were 20 children observed napping on cots and there was less than 12 inches of space between each. Some cots were were touching each other, leaving no space between them.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews and a record review it was determined the center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance while supervising children. 1. On 02/22/2022, a 5 year-old child was transported by the daycare center and left at a public school she does not attend. 2. Around or about 7:45am, the driver, Staff #1 left the center to transport a group of ten children to the public schools they attend during school hours. When the center's bus arrived at School C, five children exited the bus, to include 5 year-old Child A, who does not attend that school, rather she attends School D. 3. Staff #1 and the center were unaware Child A had been dropped off at the wrong destination, until the center received a call from Child A's mother. School C called the child's mother around or about 8:15am notifying her that her child had been left by the daycare center's driver at their school, instead of School D. School D sent a bus to pick-up Child A and transport her to the correct destination.”

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 the standards and the center's own policies. 1. On 02/22/2022, around or about 7:45am, Child A was transported by Staff 1 from the center to a public school she does not attend. The director confirmed Staff #1 did not follow the center's policy. It was reported Staff #1 did not perform face-to-name checks when the children were dropped off at public school, consequently, allowing child A to exit the bus at the wrong destination. 2. The center's standard operating procedures and health and safety guidelines states the "Child Safety Record (CSR), "is one of the many tools used to assist in properly supervising children." It further states it is designed to assist in keeping an accurate of all children physically in attendance." 3. The CSR instructions require staff to record a "face-to-name" check for each child by completing a CSR sheet when leaving the center and entering the bus. It further requires staff to record a "face-to-name" check for each child when exiting the bus to the destination.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure the changing table was not used for children's activities: There was a laundry basket containing clean linens and children's drinking cups on top of the changing table in the two year-old classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance when supervising children. An baby was observed in the infant room sleeping in a boppy pillow. There was a blanket covering the baby's entire face. When the inspector expressed concern as to why the blanket was covering the baby's face, staff stated that they knew the blanket should not be over the baby's face, however that was "the only way the child would fall asleep."”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. There were 20 children observed napping on cots and there was less than 12 inches of space between each. Some cots were were touching each other, leaving no space between them.”

22VAC40-185-270-A

“Based on observation, a record review and interview, the center did not ensure all areas/equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: On November 4th at about 5:45pm a parent arrived to pick-up their 2 year-old child, child A. The parent noticed child A had a screw in his mouth. After the center investigated, it was determined the screw had come loose from the play stove in the classroom. The screw measured less than 2 inches, posing a choking hazard for 2 year-old child, A”