Kids World Learning Center

Repeat violation

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. In the Pre-K classroom, rust was observed on the escutcheon around the water supply line and on the toilet paper holder in the girls? restroom. In the school-aged classroom, rust was observed on the wall-mounted support frame surrounding the sink.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

“The trash can lid in the Two-Year-Old Classroom was broken, and on the floor. There were soiled diapers/pull-ups in the trash can.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance.

“Child #1 was held by the hand and around the wrist for 24 minutes by Staff #1, requiring the child to stay near to the staff’s side without being able to engage in any activities. Child #1 can be seen in video footage trying to pull away from Staff #1.”

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

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

“On April 16, 2025, Staff #1 held Child #1 by the hand and around the wrist for approximately 24 minutes as a form of behavior guidance. Child #1 can be seen on video footage trying to get free from Staff #1?s grasp.”

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

Physical punishment, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment.

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

Before the child’s first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing the following: Discipline policies including acceptable and unacceptable discipline measures.

“The handbook provided by the center does not list unacceptable discipline policies. It was confirmed by Staff #5 that no other policies have been provided to the parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-A. From a complaint.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that wading pools shall be emptied, sanitized, and stored in a position to keep them clean and dry.

“Evidence: 1. On 7/17/2024, three portable wading pools were identified, in which two of the wading pools were filled with water, leaves and debris. No children were present. 2. According to the center’s schedule and staff, water play takes place every Wednesday and had yet to take place for the week. Staff confirmed that the pools were used previously for play, and had not been emptied and cleaned.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-470-F.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that subsequent communicable tuberculosis (TB) screenings were conducted at least every two years from the date of the initial screening.

“Evidence: The record for staff #3 contained an updated TB screening results of 1/30/2024. A TB screening was due on or before 1/21/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C. From a complaint.

Based on record review, the center did not maintain ratio 1:18 (staff: children) for school age eligible up to 9 years as required.

“Evidence: At approximately 3:35 PM the school age classroom had 23 children and one staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-5. From a complaint.

Based on review of children’s records and interview, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #3 (DOE: 6/01/23) contained an immunization record dated 5/12/23. The documentation of additional immunizations for child #5 (12 months) should be obtained once every six months for children under two years of age. 2. A member of management acknowledged that the immunization update was missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that subsequent communicable tuberculosis (TB) screenings were conducted at least every two years from the date of the initial screening.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5 (last TB screening date: 1/21/22) contained a TB screening dated 1/30/24.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to have a written care plan 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.

“Evidence: 1. The record for M #4 (3 years of age) had a diagnosed food allergy but did not have an allergy action plan on file. 2. A member of management acknowledged that an allergy action plan was not in the record for M #3.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

Based on a review of the facility’s injury reports, all required information was not documented.

“Evidence: A total of eight injury reports for the month of February 2024 were reviewed; five reports did not have the date or time of parent notification, five reports di d not have how parent was notified, and four reports did not have staff and parent signature or two staff signatures.”

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

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure three staff had documentation of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1) The record for staff #6 (employed: 12/12/22) and staff #7 (employed: 8/16/22) did not have documentation of a current CPR certification. 2) A member of management confirmed the CPR certifications for staff #6 and staff #7 were not obtained within 90 days of their date of employment.”

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

Based on a review of staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure all staff had documentation of current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1) The record for staff #6 (employed: 12/12/22) and staff #7 (employed: 8/16/22) did not have documentation of a current first aid certification. 2) A member of management confirmed the certifications for staff #6 and staff #7 were not obtained within 90 days of their date of employment.”

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

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that staff washed their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change.

“Evidence: In classroom #1, a staff member was observed changing a diaper. After the staff member finished changing the diaper, she did not wash her hands with soap and running water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that soiled diapers were discarded in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

“Evidence: 1. In room #3, diapers and/or pull ups were discarded in a large trash can without either foot operated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that that center was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

“Evidence: The center did not have a carbon monoxide detector. The administrator stated they had not installed a carbon monoxide detector.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on observation, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all 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.

“Evidence: 1. There were several containers of hazardous substances used for cleaning located in a cabinet next to the diaper changing area in the Infant classroom accessible to children. 2. There were several containers of hazardous substances used for cleaning located in the Two’s bathroom accessible to children. 3. Staff confirmed there were hazardous substances present that were not kept in a locked place.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.