KinderCare Learning Centers #301537

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB for Staff #2 was dated four months prior to date of employment. Staff #2 has been employed for one week.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #2 was completed 3 weeks past due.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-240-C

“Staff are required to receive orientation training appropriate to the age of children in care and include all facility specific topics. Staff #3 did not complete facility-specific orientation training upon transferring to the child day center. Staff has been employed at the center for three months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-C.

8VAC20-790-540-B-3

“The vendor shall maintain and keep at the center a record for each enrolled child that includes all required information. The records for Child #1, 3, 4, and 5 did not include the address for each custodial parent’s place of employment or school attendance as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-540-B-3.

8VAC20-780-350-A

“Maximum group size limitations shall be followed whenever children are in care. The maximum group size for ages birth-16 months is 12 children. There were 13 children in care in the infant room during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-A.

8VAC20-780-510-P

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

8VAC20-780-70

“Centers are required to maintain a record for each staff person which contains all required information. Staff #1 was identified as the lead teacher in the classroom. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for 6 weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history record check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The immunizations for Child #3 were obtained a month after the child began attending the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child’s record at least annually. The information in the record of child #8 had not been updated in over two years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Centers are required to ensure there are at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Multiple occupied cots in two classrooms were observed placed closer than 12 inches apart.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Centers are required to maintain a record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. The record for Child #6 did not contain the name, phone number and address for 1 of 2 designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-B-3

“Child Day Centers are required to request a copy of the results of a search of the central registry prior to the staff’s first day of employment, and results must be obtained by the center by the staff’s 30th day. The record for Staff #3, who has been employed for two months, did not contain documentation of the results of a search of the central registry. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation that the center has requested the central registry search results for Staff #3.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. The completed training in the record for Staff #2, who is working with children, was more than three months overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Staff are required to complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. The orientation documentation in the record for Staff 4, who has been employed for 3 weeks, was blank.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Child Day Centers are required to view the child’s proof of identity and age within seven business days of the child’s initial attendance.

“The proof of identity documentation for Child #3 was viewed one month after the child’s first day. The proof of identity documentation for Child #5 was viewed two months after the child’s first day. The proof of identity documentation for Child #7 did not contain the date the documentation was viewed. Child #8 has been attending the center for 8 weeks. Proof of identity documentation has not been provided by the parents for Child #8.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

Documentation must be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter in place, and lockdown drills and include all required information.

“Documentation of emergency drills did not contain documentation of the following information: The method used for notification of the drill; The number of staff participating; Any special conditions simulated; Problems encountered, if any; and For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center is required to maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries that contain all of the required information. Three injury reports reviewed did not contain documentation of future actions to prevent recurrence of the injury, and method and time parents were notified. One injury report was missing required signatures of one staff and a second staff signature or parent signature. One injury report was missing a second required signature from a staff member or parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The records for Child #1 (enrolled for over 1 year), Child #3 (enrolled for 6 weeks), and Child #7 (enrolled for 7 months), were missing the work phone number and place of employment for one parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Child Day Centers are required to obtain a written agreement between the parent and the center which shall be in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance.

“The written agreement in the record for Child #5 was dated 10 days after the child’s first day. The written agreement in the record for Child #8 was dated 5 weeks after the child’s first day.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands after a diaper change.

“Evidence: Staff in the toddler room did not wash hands after finishing changing a diaper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on record review, written record of children’s minor injuries are missing required information.

“Evidence: 3 of 6 accident reports are missing time parent notified. 5 of 6 accident reports missing action to prevent reoccurrence.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2 (19 months) most recent documented immunizations are dated from when the child was 6 months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-230-B

“Based on observation and interview, individuals who do not meet staff qualifications were not within sight and sound supervision of a staff member when in the presence of children. Evidence: Two children (age 2 years and age 5 years) were observed receiving therapy sessions in a vacant classroom. Each child was observed separately with the therapists without the supervision of a staff member.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-230-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas and equipment inside the center was not maintained in a clean, safe and operating condition. Evidence: All of the corners of the red couch in the 3’s classroom are torn and the internal foam is exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation, restrooms did not contain all required supplies. Evidence: 1. One bathroom in the TK-B classroom did not contain paper towels. 2. One bathroom in the Pre-K classroom did not contain toiler paper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on record review, the center did not maintain a current written list of all childrens allergies sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: Child #6 has a diagnosed food allergy and is not included on the allergy list posted in the classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Based on observation, staff and childrens information was not treated confidentially. Evidence: The supplemental form from the most recent inspection was observed posted at the entrance of the program. The supplemental form contains staff and childrens information and clearly states “DO NOT POST”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

8VAC20-780-580-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that vehicles used for the transportation of children meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidence: Two our of three of the centers vehicles used for transporting children to and from the public schools inspection expired in August 2023. Center management confirmed that the buses were being used and an inspection had not be completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review and interview, each employee did not undergo a repeat background check every five years. Evidence: Staff #4’s most recent sworn disclosure statement is dated 1/18/2018.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center has not obtained a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (date of enrollment:: 2/24/2023) record does not contain a physical exam. 2. Child #4 (date of enrollment: 1/21/2023) record does not contain a physical exam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There were 5 large foam triangle blocks observed in the infant classroom with torn and frayed edges.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on a review of medication authorizations, medication was not returned to a parent or discarded within 14 days of the authorization expiring. Evidence: Child #6’s authorization to administer emergency medication expired on 4/29/2023. The child’s emergency medication was observed on site during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, equipment of the center, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: Two red cushions on a couch in the Preschool classroom were torn and ripped on the corners.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A bottle of bathroom cleaner was located in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the Preschool classroom. The cabinet had a lock, but it was not in use. 2. A bottle of hand sanitizer (warning label says to keep out of reach of children), was located on a counter by the sink in the Preschool classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that every child had received immunizations before each child could attend. Evidence: The files for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment: 12/13/2021) record did not contain a physical exam. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment: 08/08/2021) record did not contain a physical exam. 3. Child #3 (date of enrollment: 07/06/2021) record did not contain a physical exam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A-2

“Based on record review, staff’s documentation of a Tuberculosis (TB) screening was not completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #5 (date of employment: 03/28/2022) had a TB screening dated 04/16/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A-2.

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Based on observation, staff did not sit with children during meals. Evidence: Staff in the Toddlers classroom, Discovery Preschool classroom and Pre-K classroom were observed during various activities within the classroom while the children ate lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-L.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Staff #1’s record did not contain an emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

63.2(17)-1721.1-A

“Based on record review and interview, an agent of the licensee has not complete a repeat central registry background check every five years. Evidence: Agent #1’s most recent central registry background check is dated 11/2/2016.”

Rule 63.2(17)-1721.1-A.