KinderCare Learning Center #000740

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

“Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months under the age of two years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

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

“There was a broken wooden bench (broken wood slats) outside of the playground fence, a broken wooden (sharp edges of peeling wood) cabinet in the school-age room, and the vent in Infant A needs cleaning.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

All staff are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #4 did not have documentation on file of current CPR certification. Staff #4 has been employed a little over 4 months.”

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

All staff are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #4 did not have documentation of current First aid certification on file. Staff #4 has been employed for a little over 4 months.”

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

The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child #1 did not have documentation of immunizations on file at the time of the inspection. The child had been enrolled for 2 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Each child is required to have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician by day 1 of enrollment or within 30 days of enrollment.

“Child #1 did not have documentation of a physical examination on file at the time of the inspection and had been enrolled for 2 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“The outdoor wooden gate on the playground is broken. The metal latch is missing a screw and hanging, so it cannot be securely fastened. One of two hinges on the side of the gate is missing a bolt and the door is slightly leaning forward/hanging due to the latch not being in working order.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Each center is required to maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains the required information.

“Child #2 did not have documentation of the proof of identity being reviewed by a staff member at the facility and the child had been enrolled for 2 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

All staff are required to authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the Virginia central registry maintained pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him within 30 days of employment.

“Staff #1 was employed for 3 months and did not have documentation of the results of obtain a copy of the results of a search of the Virginia central registry.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Employees are required to authorize the child day center to 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 within 45 days of employment.

“Staff #1 lived out-of-state in the preceding five years and did not have results of a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from the state in which the individual resided on file at the time of the inspection. Staff #1 had been employed for over 45 days.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of ta negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.

“Staff #1 did not have a tuberculosis screening on file that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of their date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Staff are required to obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing.

“Staff #1 had a TB screening on file that expired 1 year and 5 months ago. Staff #2 had a TB screening on file that expires 4 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course is required to be completed within 90 calendar days of employment for all staff.

“Staff #1 was employed for over 90 calendar days and did not complete The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

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

“There was a cracked tile observed on the floor in one of the classrooms at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Cots used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.

“Three children were observed using a cot during the designated rest period without a bottom cover at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Staff are required to wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.

“It was observed that a staff member did not wash their hands after a diaper change in one of the classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not have a completed sworn statement or affirmation on file prior to employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (doh: 4/1/2024) had a sworn statement on file that was dated 4/11/2024, which is after the first date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

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

“Evidence: 1. There was peeling white paint on the table next to the water fountain in the Discovery Preschool classroom. 2. The vent in the Preschool classroom has a large air vent that was observed to have a large amount of build-up on the outside of the vent. 3. The rubber carpet strip in the Pre-K classroom was broken and is not longer adhered to the ground. 4. There were small grey plastic blocks observed on the playground that were broken, leaving sharp edges exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, all cots used by children during the designated rest period did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover.

“Evidence: 1. 14 out of 20 children in the Pre-K classroom did not have a sheet on their cot (bottom cover) while the children were sleeping on the cots.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Based on a review of staff records, 3 out of 4 staff did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff D (doh: 8/16/2022) had a tuberculosis screening on file dated 4/9/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff D (doh: 8/16/2022) did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, within 30 days of the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff D (doh: 8/16/2022) did not have documentation of training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, on file during the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-E.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child #2 (First day of attendance: 6/21/2020) did not have a physical on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the areas and equipment were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were several surfaces throughout the facility, on the doors that had peeling and chipping white paint. 2. There were areas on the outside of the building on the playground that had cracks or holes in the siding. 3. There were areas on the outside of the building around the door frames where metal was protruding at the bottom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation, there was not at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 5 cots along the side wall were not at least 12 inches away from each other.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on a review of emergency drill logs and interview of Director, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: In 2021 there was no documented emergency evacuation drill for November and December. The Director stated that they completed the drills, they just forgot to document the drills.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 2 staff records did not have a TB screening at least every 2 years from the first initial screening.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s (doh: 7/6/2020) most recentTB screening on file during the inspection was dated 9/23/2019.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-160-C. From a complaint.

Based on a review of records, all children did not have a physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1 (doe: 7/14/2019) did not have a physical examination on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A. From a complaint.

Based on a review of children’s records, all children did not have verification of proof of birth on file.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1 (doe: 7/14/2019) did not have documentation of proof of birth verification on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A. From a complaint.