KinderCare Learning Center #1232

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

“Child 1 was left alone and unsupervised on the playground for approximately 2 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Provide documentation of a physical examination 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Child 2 did not have documentation of a physical examination and has been in care for approximately 13 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-110-A.

Center shall obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations before the child can attend.

“Child 3 did not have documentation of immunizations, and has been in care for over 13 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Each child shall have a separate record which contains the following: parent’s annual review of emergency contact information and proof of identity.

“1) Child 5’s most recent annual review was 12/8/24 and Child 6’s most recent annual review was 12/5/24. 2) Child 4 did not have documentation of proof of identity.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Room 3 had and unlocked lower cabinet with disinfectants, easily accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: Date and time when parents were notified.

“5 injury reports were reviewed and one was missing documentation of the date and time the parents were notified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall: a. Be dated; b. Be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents; c. List any substituted food; and d. Be kept on file for one week at the center.

“The posted menu had veggies and lo mein for lunch, but the children were served turkey sandwiches and carrots.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a cracked upper fence board located near the climber on the older children playground. Children were not outside due to the inclement weather.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Staff 1 and 2 did not have CPR training, and have been employed for more than 90 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff 1 and 2 did not take first aid training and have been employed for more than 90 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

REPEAT VIOLATION. Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or equivalent, and meet one of the following.

“Staff 1, 2, and 3 did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

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

“Staff 1 and 2 did not complete the sponsored orientation course, and have been employed for more than 90 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“1. Room 6 had peeling paint on the wall near the rear door. 2. Playground had a plastic bucket that was broken and had sharp edges. 3. Several nails sticking out of the fence boards, and fence posts, along the both playgrounds.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Room 1 had Febreeze, glass cleaner, sanitizer, and TB disinfectant accessible to children in an unlocked closet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

“Room 2 had 1 uncovered electrical outlet by the children’s handwashing sink, and 2 uncovered electrical outlets under the television.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Room 5 had formula for an child in care, but did not have a name on the formula, identifying the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

The facility did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry prior to or within 30 days of the first day of employment.

“Staff 3 did not have documentation of a completed central registry check, and has been employed for over 7 months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

The child day center shall obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff 3 did not have out of state background checks, and has lived outside of Virginia within the preceding 5 years, prior to employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

“Child 3 is under the age of 2 years, and their last documented immunization was dated 5/20/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

REPEAT VIOLATION Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the following.

“Staff 3 did not have program leader qualifications, but was assigned and was working as a program leader for Room 2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

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

“Staff 2 has been employed for over 1 year and Staff 3 has been employed for over 7 months, and neither have completed the VDOE sponsored orientation course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Room 4 had peeling paint accessible to children under the age of two, behind the trashcan.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Room 3 was unlocked, and accessible to children and had an unlocked cabinet with Fabuloso, disinfectant spray, disinfectant concentrate, and restroom cleaner. Room 2 had an unlocked cabinet with TB disinfectant spray.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program leader or program director shall be regularly present.

“Staff 2 and Staff 3 were supervising children in Room 2 and neither were program leader qualified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

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

“In Room 4 there was a child, under the age of 2 years, playing with a trash bag filled with garbage. There were two staff in the classroom, and both were on the other side of a half wall. Neither could see the child playing with the trash bag, and neither intervened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-inplace, and lockdown drills that includes: Identity of the person conducting the drill; The date and time of the drill; The method used for notification of the drill; The number of staff participating; The number of children participating; Any special conditions simulated; The time it took to complete the drill; Problems encountered, if any; and For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.

“The facility drill log only had documentation of the type of drill, the date and time, duration, number of children and staff participating, and an initial.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each enrolled which shall contain the following information: parent/guardian work name, number, and address

“Child 1 did not have work information for the second parent/guardian. Child 5 did not have work information for both parents/guardians.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: reference checks.

“Staff 2 did not have documentation of a second reference check.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff had documentation of the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: staff 1, 2 and 3 did not have documentation of the annual update. The last documented update was dated in 2020.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the most recent inspection report was posted. Evidence: the most recent inspection report posted was dated 11/15/23, but the most recent inspection was on 2/27/24.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they obtained documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: reviewed 5 children’s records and found that Child 1, 2, 4, and 5 did not have documentation of updated immunizations within the last 6 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they had documentation of program leader qualifications. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 2 and 3 did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on review, the facility did not have documentation of 16 annual clock hours for staff. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that none of the staff records reviewed had documentation of annual clock training after 1/26/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: observed on the school-age playground, a bike missing the rubber covers of the handle bars, and a table made with “particle board” type material that was peeling, flaking, crumbling.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed disinfectant spray accessible to children in the school age classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers. Evidence: observed 2 uncovered electrical outlets in the school-age classroom that was accessible and being accessed by pre-K children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

8VAC20-780-110-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that the facility maintained documentation of physical exams within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: reviewed 5 children’s records and found that Child 4 did not have documentation of a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-110-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening, staff members obtain and submit results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: reviewed 4 staff records and found that Staff 3 did not have documentation of an updated TB screening. The last documented TB test was dated 7/30/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that medications are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed that the first aid kit was kept, unlocked and on a low shelf in the lobby.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they maintained children’s records with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 5 children’s records and found: 1) Child 4 did not have documentation of proof of ID 2) Child 4 did not have documentation of the parents annual review of emergency contact information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 4 staff files a found that Staff 3 did not have documentation of age verification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-245-J-3

“Based on record review, children who have emergency medication were not always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who holds a current training to administer the medication. Evidence: 1. Child 1 has an Auvi-Q epinephrine medication. At the beginning of the inspection there was no staff member present who has obtained certification to administer the Auvi-Q medication. 2. Staff 4, who holds a current training certificate to administer the medication arrived at the center at approximately 10:35am.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-3.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: 1. Personal fans in the Preschool and Two year old classroom were observed to have a layer of dust on the covers and blades. 2. A paper cutter was stored on the top of the cubbies in the Prekindergarten Classroom. The paper cutter was larger than the ledge of the cubbies and was hanging over the edge and in without the safety lock engaged.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Based on observation, children’s records were not treated confidentially. Evidence: The “supplemental page” of the licensing inspection dated 2/6/2023 was posted in a public area of the center. The “supplemental page” contains personally identifying information for some of the children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in an operable condition. Evidence: 1. A fan was observed on a shelf in the toddler room with a dusty cover. 2. A return vent located behind a crib in the Infant A classroom was observed to be dusty.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, one of five children’s record did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 4’s record did not contain a written care plan to include instructions from a physician regarding steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on staff interviews, behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature or intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence:”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B. From a complaint.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review, one of three staff records did not contain a current certification for CPR training. Evidence: Staff 1’s CPR certification expired on 5/1/21.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, not all hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: An unlocked closet with a key in the door knob was observed to contain chemical spray cleaners. The room was not occupied with children at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.