KinderCare Learning Center #301616

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

“The 2A classroom had an area of chipped wood and paint along the window ledge adjacent to the back door.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The door to the mechanical room located by the TK and Pre-K classrooms was left unlocked. There were jugs of cleaning supplies that were accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the PreK classroom, there was an unlocked cabinet that had a bottle of Lysol, a bottle of TB disinfectant cleaning spray, a bottle of bathroom cleaner, a bottle of Fabuloso, and two bottles of disinfectant spray.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that all cribs, cots, mats, and beds used by children other than infants during designated rest periods had linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: In the transitional kindergarten classroom, there were two children that did not have bottom sheets on their cot/mats.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure the diapering surface was used only for diapering or cleaning children. Evidence: In 2A’s classroom, there was a pitcher and pack of disposable plates in the diapering area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were containers of cleaning wipes and spray bottles of cleaning solution, and 2 cans of cleaning solution in an unlocked cabinet in the school age B’s classroom. There were 3 cans and 5 bottles of cleaning solutions in the PreK classroom in an unlocked cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The outdoor utility closets door was unable to be secured due to the upper slide lock being rusted. The door to the Toddler classroom does not close securely without staff applying pressure.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that 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: There were several containers of chemicals in the outdoor utility closet that was accessible to children as the lock was inoperable.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on a review of the written attendance, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The attendance sheet in the infant A room had 11 children signed in but 12 children physically present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.