Rosemont KinderCare #964

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Repeat Violation Behavior guidance shall be constructive in nature and age and stage appropriate. 1. Multiple staff reported witnessing staff 1 make numerous statements to child 1 (age 14 months) that she was going to ?pop? him and that his mother gave her permission to do. Staff 1 admitted to saying on several occasions while caring for children in the infant classroom that she could ?pop? child 1 if she wanted to because the child’s mother said she could do so. Staff 1 stated she said this in a joking manner but admitted that these statements were not age and stage appropriate or constructive in nature. 2. Staff 2 reported that on 8/30/24, she witnessed staff 3 tell a child in the pre-K classroom ?I am going to punch you in the face? while making a fist with her hand and pulling her arm back as if to punch the child. Staff 2 stated staff 3 had a serious tone to her voice when speaking to the child and was not laughing. Staff 2 reported that staff 3 admitted to telling a child that she was going to punch him and stated she was ?joking? and that ?that’s how we play? in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-400-A

“Staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort and support. Multiple staff reported witnessing numerous incidents in the infant classroom of staff 1 interacting with children in ways deemed inappropriate and not conducive to promoting the children’s physical well-being and growth. Staff admitted that they failed to intervene or provide help and support at the time of these incidents and did not report staff 1?s inappropriate interactions with children to center management.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency practice drills contain all the required elements. Evidence: 1. The emergency drill log for the center does not include the method used for notification of the drill, the number of staff participating, any special conditions simulated, problems encountered or the weather conditions. 2. The center director confirmed that the center's emergency drill log does not contain the above required elements.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 5/13/24) contains documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 3/21/24, which is more than 30 days prior to employment. 2. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 1/22/24) contains documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 12/19/23, which is more than 30 days prior to employment. 3. The center director confirmed that the tuberculosis screenings for staff 1 and staff 2 were not completed within the required timeframes.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the pre-k classroom, there were numerous areas where the rubber baseboards had become detached from the wall, creating a tripping hazard. 2. The center director confirmed that the items listed above are not currently in a safe and operable condition.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency practice drills contain all the required elements. Evidence: 1. The emergency drill log for the center does not include the method used for notification of the drill, the number of staff participating, any special conditions simulated, problems encountered or the weather conditions. 2. The center director confirmed that the center's emergency drill log does not contain the above required elements.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 5/13/24) contains documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 3/21/24, which is more than 30 days prior to employment. 2. The record for staff 2 (date of hire: 1/22/24) contains documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 12/19/23, which is more than 30 days prior to employment. 3. The center director confirmed that the tuberculosis screenings for staff 1 and staff 2 were not completed within the required timeframes.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the pre-k classroom, there were numerous areas where the rubber baseboards had become detached from the wall, creating a tripping hazard. 2. The center director confirmed that the items listed above are not currently in a safe and operable condition.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“In rooms with children ages 16 to 24 months, the required ratio is one staff per five children. There were 11 children supervised by 2 staff members. 1. Staff #1 stated there were 11 children in care with two staff members in the toddler room during the time of the incident where Child #1 was left on the playground unsupervised by staff. 2. The name to face attendance dated May 1, 2024, confirmed that the toddler room was over ratio with children to staff.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. A 22 month old child was left on the playground for approximately 10 minutes without staff supervision. 1. On May 1, 2024, Staff #1 took 5 of the 11 children (ages 16 months to 2 years of age) into the classroom from the playground. Staff #2 was left with 6 toddler children on the playground. Staff #1 confirmed that she did not complete the name to face count when Staff #2 came back into the building. 2. Staff #2 stated that she was unaware that Staff #1 went inside the classroom with children. Staff #2, unaware of how many children with her outside, took the remaining children into the classroom. 3. Staff #3 stated that she found Child #1 outside alone without staff supervision approximately 10 minutes after the toddler’s left their playground area. When Staff #3 brought Child #1 back to the classroom, Staff #1 and Staff #2 had no knowledge Child #1 was missing from their class.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A 22 month old child was left alone on the playground for approximately 10 minutes without staff knowledge. 1. Staff #1 confirmed that she did not complete the name to face attendance when back in the classroom. Staff #1 stated ?I screwed up? and was accountable for what happened with leaving a 22 month old child alone on the playground. 2. Staff #2 stated she had no communication with Staff #1 and was unaware of the number of children that went inside the classroom and how many remained outside with her. 3. Staff #3 stated that she found Child #1 outside on the toddler playground alone without staff supervision when she took her preschool classroom outside. Staff #3 stated that it was at least 10 minutes that the toddler child was left unattended. 4. Staff #3 took Child #1 back to the classroom and the teachers and children were on the carpet doing story time. Staff #1 and Staff #2 had no knowledge a toddler child was missing from their classroom.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“In rooms with children ages 16 to 24 months, the required ratio is one staff per five children. There were 11 children supervised by 2 staff members. 1. Staff #1 stated there were 11 children in care with two staff members in the toddler room during the time of the incident where Child #1 was left on the playground unsupervised by staff. 2. The name to face attendance dated May 1, 2024, confirmed that the toddler room was over ratio with children to staff.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. A 22 month old child was left on the playground for approximately 10 minutes without staff supervision. 1. On May 1, 2024, Staff #1 took 5 of the 11 children (ages 16 months to 2 years of age) into the classroom from the playground. Staff #2 was left with 6 toddler children on the playground. Staff #1 confirmed that she did not complete the name to face count when Staff #2 came back into the building. 2. Staff #2 stated that she was unaware that Staff #1 went inside the classroom with children. Staff #2, unaware of how many children with her outside, took the remaining children into the classroom. 3. Staff #3 stated that she found Child #1 outside alone without staff supervision approximately 10 minutes after the toddler’s left their playground area. When Staff #3 brought Child #1 back to the classroom, Staff #1 and Staff #2 had no knowledge Child #1 was missing from their class.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A 22 month old child was left alone on the playground for approximately 10 minutes without staff knowledge. 1. Staff #1 confirmed that she did not complete the name to face attendance when back in the classroom. Staff #1 stated ?I screwed up? and was accountable for what happened with leaving a 22 month old child alone on the playground. 2. Staff #2 stated she had no communication with Staff #1 and was unaware of the number of children that went inside the classroom and how many remained outside with her. 3. Staff #3 stated that she found Child #1 outside on the toddler playground alone without staff supervision when she took her preschool classroom outside. Staff #3 stated that it was at least 10 minutes that the toddler child was left unattended. 4. Staff #3 took Child #1 back to the classroom and the teachers and children were on the carpet doing story time. Staff #1 and Staff #2 had no knowledge a toddler child was missing from their classroom.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“In rooms with children ages 16 to 24 months, the required ratio is one staff per five children. There were 11 children supervised by 2 staff members. 1. Staff #1 stated there were 11 children in care with two staff members in the toddler room during the time of the incident where Child #1 was left on the playground unsupervised by staff. 2. The name to face attendance dated May 1, 2024, confirmed that the toddler room was over ratio with children to staff.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. A 22 month old child was left on the playground for approximately 10 minutes without staff supervision. 1. On May 1, 2024, Staff #1 took 5 of the 11 children (ages 16 months to 2 years of age) into the classroom from the playground. Staff #2 was left with 6 toddler children on the playground. Staff #1 confirmed that she did not complete the name to face count when Staff #2 came back into the building. 2. Staff #2 stated that she was unaware that Staff #1 went inside the classroom with children. Staff #2, unaware of how many children with her outside, took the remaining children into the classroom. 3. Staff #3 stated that she found Child #1 outside alone without staff supervision approximately 10 minutes after the toddler’s left their playground area. When Staff #3 brought Child #1 back to the classroom, Staff #1 and Staff #2 had no knowledge Child #1 was missing from their class.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A 22 month old child was left alone on the playground for approximately 10 minutes without staff knowledge. 1. Staff #1 confirmed that she did not complete the name to face attendance when back in the classroom. Staff #1 stated ?I screwed up? and was accountable for what happened with leaving a 22 month old child alone on the playground. 2. Staff #2 stated she had no communication with Staff #1 and was unaware of the number of children that went inside the classroom and how many remained outside with her. 3. Staff #3 stated that she found Child #1 outside on the toddler playground alone without staff supervision when she took her preschool classroom outside. Staff #3 stated that it was at least 10 minutes that the toddler child was left unattended. 4. Staff #3 took Child #1 back to the classroom and the teachers and children were on the carpet doing story time. Staff #1 and Staff #2 had no knowledge a toddler child was missing from their classroom.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“In rooms with children ages 16 to 24 months, the required ratio is one staff per five children. There were 11 children supervised by 2 staff members. 1. Staff #1 stated there were 11 children in care with two staff members in the toddler room during the time of the incident where Child #1 was left on the playground unsupervised by staff. 2. The name to face attendance dated May 1, 2024, confirmed that the toddler room was over ratio with children to staff.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. A 22 month old child was left on the playground for approximately 10 minutes without staff supervision. 1. On May 1, 2024, Staff #1 took 5 of the 11 children (ages 16 months to 2 years of age) into the classroom from the playground. Staff #2 was left with 6 toddler children on the playground. Staff #1 confirmed that she did not complete the name to face count when Staff #2 came back into the building. 2. Staff #2 stated that she was unaware that Staff #1 went inside the classroom with children. Staff #2, unaware of how many children with her outside, took the remaining children into the classroom. 3. Staff #3 stated that she found Child #1 outside alone without staff supervision approximately 10 minutes after the toddler’s left their playground area. When Staff #3 brought Child #1 back to the classroom, Staff #1 and Staff #2 had no knowledge Child #1 was missing from their class.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A 22 month old child was left alone on the playground for approximately 10 minutes without staff knowledge. 1. Staff #1 confirmed that she did not complete the name to face attendance when back in the classroom. Staff #1 stated ?I screwed up? and was accountable for what happened with leaving a 22 month old child alone on the playground. 2. Staff #2 stated she had no communication with Staff #1 and was unaware of the number of children that went inside the classroom and how many remained outside with her. 3. Staff #3 stated that she found Child #1 outside on the toddler playground alone without staff supervision when she took her preschool classroom outside. Staff #3 stated that it was at least 10 minutes that the toddler child was left unattended. 4. Staff #3 took Child #1 back to the classroom and the teachers and children were on the carpet doing story time. Staff #1 and Staff #2 had no knowledge a toddler child was missing from their classroom.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on staff interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that behavior guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflict. Evidence: 1. The center self-reported that a staff person witnessed another staff person ?slapping? toys out of child 1?s, age 2 years, hands on 10/27/22. 2. Staff 1 (center director) stated she was observing the two’s classroom through a window on 10/27/22 when she witnessed staff 2 telling child 1 to ?sit down now? in a loud and inappropriate tone. Staff 1 stated staff 2 then went over to child 1 and ?smacked? the two toy cars child 1 was holding out of his hands. Staff 1 stated child 1 then fell to the floor and started crying. 3. Staff 3 stated that on 10/27/22 she was changing a child’s diaper in the two’s classroom when she heard staff 2 speaking in an ?aggressive? tone towards child 1 to put a toy car away. Staff 3 stated that she then looked over to child 1 and saw him fall to the floor. 4. Staff 4 stated that on 10/27/22, while working in the two’s classroom, she witnessed staff 2 speak to child 1 in a loud and inappropriate tone to put the toys he was holding away and then ?grab? him by his arm. Staff 4 stated child 1 fell to the floor and began crying. Staff 4 stated that staff 2 appeared to be ?frustrated? and that she looked ?irritated? with child 1. 5. Center management confirmed that staff 2 did not demonstrate age and stage appropriate behavior guidance in the classroom and that redirection utilized by staff 2 was not constructive in nature.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency practice drills contain all the required elements. Evidence: 1. The emergency drill log for the center does not include the method used for notification of the drill, the number of staff participating, any special conditions simulated, problems encountered or the weather conditions. 2. The center director confirmed that the center's emergency drill log does not contain the above required elements.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. Staff 2's (date of hire: 3/14/22) job title is documented in the record as program leader. The record for staff 2 does not contain documentation to demonstrate that she possesses the education required for the job position of program leader. 2. The record for staff 3 (date of hire: 4/25/22) does not contain the address of a person to be notified in an emergency. 3. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 2 is lacking the required documentation that she possesses the education required for the position of program leader and that the record for staff 3 is lacking the address of the emergency contact.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that the results of a central registry finding are received within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/20/22) does not contain the results of a central registry finding. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a central registry finding.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation and interview, the center's first aid kid does not contain all the required items. Evidence: 1. The two vans used to transport children to and from the center did not contain tweezers, antiseptic cleansing solution or thermometers in their first aid kits. 2. The center director confirmed that the first aid kits on the center's vans were missing the above items.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency practice drills contain all the required elements. Evidence: 1. The emergency drill log for the center does not include the method used for notification of the drill, the number of staff participating, any special conditions simulated, problems encountered or the weather conditions. 2. The center director confirmed that the center's emergency drill log does not contain the above required elements.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. Staff 2's (date of hire: 3/14/22) job title is documented in the record as program leader. The record for staff 2 does not contain documentation to demonstrate that she possesses the education required for the job position of program leader. 2. The record for staff 3 (date of hire: 4/25/22) does not contain the address of a person to be notified in an emergency. 3. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 2 is lacking the required documentation that she possesses the education required for the position of program leader and that the record for staff 3 is lacking the address of the emergency contact.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that the results of a central registry finding are received within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 6/20/22) does not contain the results of a central registry finding. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking documentation of a central registry finding.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation and interview, the center's first aid kid does not contain all the required items. Evidence: 1. The two vans used to transport children to and from the center did not contain tweezers, antiseptic cleansing solution or thermometers in their first aid kits. 2. The center director confirmed that the first aid kits on the center's vans were missing the above items.”

8VAC20-780-350-F

“Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. Staff reported that on 7/26/21 at approximately 4:30pm, staff 2 was working alone in the pre-k classroom with 9 children present when she took child 1 out of the classroom and into the hallway due to child 1 exhibiting aggressive behaviors. This left the remaining children in the classroom out of sight and sound supervision of staff for an unknown period of time. 2. Staff 3 stated she works in the preschool classroom adjacent to the pre-k room and was leaving for the day on 7/26/22 when she saw staff 2 and staff 5 in the hallway with child 1. Staff 3 stated staff 2 was the only staff person working in the pre-k classroom during that time and that there was no other staff person with the other pre-k children while staff 2 was in the hallway. 3. Staff 4 stated she was working in the preschool classroom adjacent to the pre-k room when she heard staff 2 say ?Don?t hit me?. Staff 4 stated she looked over into the pre-k classroom and saw child 1 hit staff 2, at which time staff 2 picked child 1 up and took him out of the classroom into the hallway. Staff 4 stated there was no other staff person working in the pre-k classroom with staff 2 when she left the classroom with child 1. 4. Staff 5 (assistant center director) confirmed that staff 2 left the children in the pre-k classroom without sight and sound supervision of staff when she took child 1 into the hallway of the center.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. In the pre-k classroom, there is no lead teacher scheduled to be present from 3:30pm until the time the center closes at 6:00pm. 2. Staff 1 stated that she is the lead teacher in the pre-k class and is regularly scheduled from 6:30am until 3:30pm. Staff 1 stated when she leaves for the day, staff 2, who is the assistant in the class, is by herself with the children for the remainder of the day. 3. Staff 2 reported that staff 1 gets off work and leaves the classroom at 3:30pm and she is the only staff person in the room with the children until closing. 4. Center management confirmed that staff 2 (date of hire: 6/8/21) is not lead teacher qualified and is regularly scheduled to work alone in the classroom from 3:30pm until the center closes at 6:00pm.”

8VAC20-780-350-F

“Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. Staff reported that on 7/26/21 at approximately 4:30pm, staff 2 was working alone in the pre-k classroom with 9 children present when she took child 1 out of the classroom and into the hallway due to child 1 exhibiting aggressive behaviors. This left the remaining children in the classroom out of sight and sound supervision of staff for an unknown period of time. 2. Staff 3 stated she works in the preschool classroom adjacent to the pre-k room and was leaving for the day on 7/26/22 when she saw staff 2 and staff 5 in the hallway with child 1. Staff 3 stated staff 2 was the only staff person working in the pre-k classroom during that time and that there was no other staff person with the other pre-k children while staff 2 was in the hallway. 3. Staff 4 stated she was working in the preschool classroom adjacent to the pre-k room when she heard staff 2 say ?Don?t hit me?. Staff 4 stated she looked over into the pre-k classroom and saw child 1 hit staff 2, at which time staff 2 picked child 1 up and took him out of the classroom into the hallway. Staff 4 stated there was no other staff person working in the pre-k classroom with staff 2 when she left the classroom with child 1. 4. Staff 5 (assistant center director) confirmed that staff 2 left the children in the pre-k classroom without sight and sound supervision of staff when she took child 1 into the hallway of the center.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. In the pre-k classroom, there is no lead teacher scheduled to be present from 3:30pm until the time the center closes at 6:00pm. 2. Staff 1 stated that she is the lead teacher in the pre-k class and is regularly scheduled from 6:30am until 3:30pm. Staff 1 stated when she leaves for the day, staff 2, who is the assistant in the class, is by herself with the children for the remainder of the day. 3. Staff 2 reported that staff 1 gets off work and leaves the classroom at 3:30pm and she is the only staff person in the room with the children until closing. 4. Center management confirmed that staff 2 (date of hire: 6/8/21) is not lead teacher qualified and is regularly scheduled to work alone in the classroom from 3:30pm until the center closes at 6:00pm.”