KinderCare Learning Centers at Golden Meadow

All employees are required to undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B prior to employment and every five years thereafter.

“Staff #1 and Staff #2 had sworn statements on file that expired approximately 4 months ago.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Employees are required to submit a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth by day one of employment.

“Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of a sworn statement or affirmation available at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

Employees are required to Submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02.

“Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of fingerprints results available at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

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

“Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of the results of a search of the central registry available at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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

“Child #3 did not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months while under the age of two years as required.”

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.

“The air vent has a lot of dust build up on it and needs cleaning in the Pre-K classroom. There are multiple areas on the walls in the Pre-K classroom that have peeling paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

After each day’s use, portable wading pools are required to be emptied, sanitized, and stored in a position to keep them clean and dry.

“There was a half inflated portable wading pool located on the Preschool playground that had water in it and was not cleaned up from a previous day of use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-470-F.

The required staff records are required to be kept for each staff person.

“Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not have any staff records available on the day of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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 # 3 did not have documentation on file of immunizations at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Child #3, Child #4, and Child #6 did not have documentation of a physical examination on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“There were 2 broken plastic trucks with sharp edges inside of one of the open storage bins on the playground. There were also two large plastic cubes on the playground that were broken in multiple areas and had sharp edges. There was peeling white paint observed on the outside of one of the doors leading into the facility’s school-age classrom from the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The facility is required to have a working battery operated radio available in the event of an emergency.

“The battery operated radio at the facility was not in working order due to not having batteries.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

Each center shall maintain at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the required information.

“Child #5 did not have documentation of verification of proof of birth on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Staff are required to request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.

“4 out of 5 children’s records reviewed did not have documentation of parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date within the past year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-B.

The center is required to maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information including the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“Child #3 only had documentation of the contact information for 1 of 2 required designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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

“Child #2 did not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months. Child #3 did not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

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 #2 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 #3 had a TB screening on file that expired 4 months ago. Staff #4 had a TB screening on file that expired 4 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

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

“In one of the classrooms there was a torn play mat on the floor. There was black pain on the metal fence on the playground that was peeling. In one of the classrooms, wood is broken/splintering on the sink cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“One of the classrooms was observed to be out of the required ratio from approximately 12:30pm-1:07pm. There were 11 children observed with 2 staff and the classroom required a 1:4 ratio according to the age of the children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

Staff are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council.

“Staff #3 had a certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that expired 3 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

Staff are required to have current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council.

“Staff #3 had a certification in first aid that expired 3 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

Based on observations, all areas outside of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. On the Toddlers/Two’s playground, there were multiple areas observed where the white siding on the outside of the building was cracked and broken off.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not undergo a central registry background check every five years thereafter the initial central registry background check. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s (doh:10/11/2011) most recent central registry background check on file was dated 8/25/2017.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not submit to fingerprinting as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of fingerprinting results on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff were employed prior to the agency having the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of a sworn statement on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 4 staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) did not have a central registry finding on file at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have a central registry finding on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of staff records, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) had a tb screening dated 5/2/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 4 staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 4/23/2023) did not have documentation of orientation training on file at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #4 (6/1/2023) did not have documentation of orientation training on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 4 staff did not have the required records kept on file. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (doh: 6/1/2023) did not have documentation of 2 of 2 required references of character and reputation prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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 tan colored paint on the wall that was peeling by the bookshelf in the pre-K classroom. 2. The door leading into the School-Age classroom from the playground had large patches of white paint that was peeling.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a observation, over-the-counter skin products were used beyond the expiration date of the product.

“Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Child #1’s over-the-counter skin product (diaper cream) that was still being kept and used had expired on 3/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Based on a review of staff records, 3 out of 3 staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 9/16/2022) did not have a central registry finding on file during the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #2 (doh: 12/5/2022) did not have a central registry finding on file during the time of the inspection. 3. Staff #3 (doh: 10/14/2022) did not have a central registry finding on file during the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on a review of children’s records, 1 out of 3 children did not have documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1 (doe: 10/18/2022) did not have documentation that the child has received the required immunizations at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on a review of children’s records, 1 out of 3 children did not have a physical examination by a physician within 30 days of enrollment.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1 (doe: 10/18/2022) did not have documentation of a physical examination on file during the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on a review of staff records, 3 out of 3 staff did not have a complete orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 9/16/2022) did not have documentation of orientation training on file during the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #2 (doh: 12/5/2022) did not have documentation of orientation training on file during the time of the inspection. 3. Staff #3 (doh: 10/14/2022) did not have documentation of orientation training on file during the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 3 staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within the first 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 9/16/2022) did not have documentation of first aid and CPR training on file at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #3 (doh: 10/14/2022) did not have documentation of first aid and CPR training on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-E.

Based on a review of children’s records, 1 out of 3 children’s records did not contain the required information.

“Evidence: 1. Child #3 (doe: 8/28/2022) did not have documentation that a staff member has viewed proof of the child’s identity and age on file during the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on a review of staff records, all staff who work directly with children did not complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment.

“1. Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #5, and Staff #10 did not have documentation of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-B.

Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not annually complete the department’s health and safety update course.

“1. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #6, Staff #8, Staff #9, and Staff #10 did not have documentation of completing the department’s annual health and safety update course on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not have a central registry finding on file within 30 days of employment.

“1. Staff #11did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection. 2. Staff #12 did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection. 3. Staff #13 did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on a review of children’s records, 1 out of 5 children’s records did not contain documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: 1. Child #5 did not have documentation of immunizations on-site during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on a review of children’s records, 1 out of 5 children did not have a physical examination within 30 days of enrollment.

“Evidence: 1. Child #5 did not have a physical examination on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“Evidence: 1. Staff #11, Staff #12, and Staff #13 did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, 13 out of 13 staff did not complete 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care annually.

“Evidence: 1. There was no documentation for the completion of the required 16 staff training hours for the 13 staff records reviewed. 2. The Director stated that there were no certificates available for trainings that the staff had taken this past year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, there was not at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.

“Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a current daily health observation certification for 14 out of 14 staff records reviewed during the inspection. 2. The Director stated that there was no one on-site that had a current daily health observation certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

Based on a review of records, the center did not have an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official.

“Evidence: 1. The most recent fire inspection on file during the inspection was dated 2/2/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

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

“Evidence: 1. There were multiple areas of peeling paint on the wall by the bookshelf in the Discovery Preschool room. 2. There was peeling paint in the door entering from the playground in the School-age room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of records, the sponsor did not maintain public liability insurance.

“Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of current liability insurance on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-H.

Based on a review of records, the medication authorization for emergency medication was not available to staff during the time it was effective.

“Evidence: 1. There was an Epi-pen for Child #3 on-site during the inspection and there was no authorization form on file for the administration of the Epi-pen. 2. There was Benadryl on-site for Child #3 during the inspection and there was no authorization form on file for the administration of the Benadryl.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

Based on observation and staff interview, all required nonmedical emergency supplies were not available.

“Evidence: 1. There was no battery operated radio on site during the inspection. 2. The Director confirmed that there was not a battery operated radio at the facility.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

Based on a review of children’s records, 3 out of 5 children’s records did not contain the required information.

“Evidence: 1. Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 were missing documentation of proof of identity from their child record during the inspection. 2. Child #5 did not have a child record on-site during the inspection and was missing all required documentation for the child record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on a review of staff records, all required information as not kept for each staff member.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #4, Staff #10, and Staff # 11 did not have verification of educational credentials (diploma/transcripts) on file during the inspection. 2. Staff #11 did not have documentation of 1 required emergency contact on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on a review of staff records, all staff records were not complete.

“Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of current CPR certification on file for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, and Staff #12 on file during the inspection. 2. There was no documentation of current First Aid certification on file for Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #7, Staff #8, Staff #9, Staff #10, Staff #11, and Staff #12 on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 12/27/2021) did not have a sworn statement or affirmation on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 12/27/2021) did not have a central registry finding on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on a review of staff records, all program leaders did not meet one of the following required criteria.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 2/14/2022), who is a lead teacher, did not have proof of education/experience on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 3 staff records did not contain documentation of 2 or more references.

“1. Staff #1 (doh: 12/27/2021) did not have documentation of 2 of 2 required references during the inspection. 2. Staff #3 (doh: 2/14/2022) did not have documentation of 1 of 2 required references during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.