KinderCare Learning Centers #741

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“At the time of the inspection, Staff #4’s updated screening was due 16 days ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In Classroom A, A container of petroleum jelly and a tube of Aquaphor with warning labels, Keep out of reach of children,” were kept in cubbies, within reach of children. In Classroom B, a tube of Aquaphor with warning labels, Keep out of reach of children,” was kept in cubbies, within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Child A and Child B had food items in their cubbies that were not clearly dated or labeled in a way that identified the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Complaint related

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

Complaint related

“The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries, including all required information, in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Child #1’s report did not include any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. Additionally, the report was missing a parent’s signature or two staff signatures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On Friday, March 6, 2026, Child #1 (age 3) was left unsupervised in the bathroom for approximately five minutes during a group bathroom break. Staff #1 was unaware that the child had been left in the bathroom. Staff #1 reported that they did not take a headcount and did not have the CRS (Child Supervision Record) with them.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Repeat violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system.

“At the time of the inspection, the center did not have a current environmental sanitation inspection completed. The sanitation inspection is overdue by 7 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

The center shall ensure that areas outside of the center are maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“At the time of the inspection, there was a piece of wood on the preschool playground that had deteriorated, creating a hole along the outer end of the board.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Staff #2, who has been employed for a year, did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

“On 8/15/2025, Staff #1 stated that Child #1 (age: 4 years old) was throwing balls at them while on the playground. Staff #1 reported that a ball hit them in the face and that they aggressively yelled at Child #1, saying, ?Stop throwing balls at me.? Staff #1 did not use appropriate behavior guidance that was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“Child #9, 22 months old, last documented immunization was over 14 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Repeat violation

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #6 updated TB screening was due 22 days ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system.

“The center’s environmental sanitation inspection is overdue by 56 days”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior.

“On February 6, 2025, Child #1 (age 22 months) was seen climbing on top of a classroom table. Staff #1 did not use appropriate behavior guidance to redirect the child off the table.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Child #10’s physical examination form notes that the child has a diagnosed food allergy. Child #10’s written care plan on file is missing a physician’s signature.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #5 updated screening was due 17 months ago and Staff #8 updated screening was due 3 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Staff who work directly with children are required to complete the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #1 and Staff #3 who are working with children, have not yet completed this course for 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on record review and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child contained documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required by 8VAC20-780-420 E 3.

“Evidence: 1. Child #3’s last annual update is 9/21/2022. 2. Child #5’s last annual update is 9/26/2022. 3. Child #6’s last annual update is 12/28/2021. 4. Child #7’s last annual update is 9/21/2022. 5. Child #10’s last annual update is 8/1/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“Evidence: A medium-sized tree branch was found under a tree near the green tent, creating a possible tripping hazard on the school-age playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

Based on staff record review and interview, staff who work directly with children did not complete the department’s health and safety update course for 2022.

“Evidence: There was no documentation of the 2022 annual health and safety update course for staff #3.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: On the preschool playground, 5 tricycles had rust on the frames.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that occupied cots have at least 12 inches of between them.

“Evidence: There were thirteen occupied cots in the toddler classroom that had approximately 1 - 4 inches of space between them.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

Based on observation, not all of the food containers brought from home were clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: In the 3’s classroom, 2 of 2 food containers were missing the date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.