KinderCare Learning Centers #301766

The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of 2 years.

“The immunizations on-file for Child #7 were dated November 2023, when the child was 2 months old. The immunizations on-file for Child #8 were dated January 2024, when the child was 2 months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. Documentation of screening shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days from the date of employment.

“There was no documentation of a negative TB screening on-file for Staff #1 who has been employed for 4 years. The TB screening on-file for Staff #4, who began employment in recent weeks, was dated as completed in March 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

“An area rug in one classroom was covered in stains and dirt. An area rug in the infant room was covered with grass. The gate from the outdoor preschool play area to the school-age play area was reportedly loose where the hinges attached to the fence creating a gap large enough for a 3-year-old child to squeeze through on 3/7/26.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

“There were 2 electrical outlets in one classroom that did not have protective covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-3.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Repeat violation. Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up-to-date. Such sharing of information shall be documented.

“The annual review of information in Child #3’s record was last signed/dated by the parents on 5/5/25. The annual review of information in Child #8’s record was last signed/dated by the parents on 6/9/25.”

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

Medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.

“A medication belonging to Child #2 was not labeled with the child’s name, dosage and time/times to be given. The medication was loose in a ziploc bag.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization for a parent/guardian.

“There was no written authorization for a prescription medication on-site for Child #4.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet.

“A medication belonging to Child #2 was on-site beyond 14-days after the medication authorization expired on 7/31/26.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“The center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill for the following months in 2026-March, May, June, July and September.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the date and time the parent was notified of a child’s injury.

“1 of 1 written injury reports did not include documentation of the date and time the parent was notified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Staff records shall include documentation to demonstrate the education, certification, experience and training required for the job position.

“The record for Staff #1 did not include documentation of the minimum requirements for the job position they are working.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #2, employed for more than 7 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check and a sex offender registry search for one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

“The green chair in the Pre-K A classroom and the blue chair in the Preschool A classroom contained numerous tears in the seating material. In the two-year old classroom, peeling paint is present on the wall near the classroom entrance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“An update for the information in the record of child A is overdue by 15 months.”

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

Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine.

“Staff # 2 changed child A’s diaper in the two year old classroom and did not wash the child’s hands with soap and water. Staff #2 did not wash hands before or after changing child A’s diaper and continued to assist child B with diapering.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-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 record for Child B, enrolled for 27 months, was missing one parent’s work phone number. Child G, enrolled for 43 months, was missing both parent’s work phone numbers. The record for Child E, enrolled for 45 days, was missing the address for one of two designated people to call in an emergency.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

The center is required to obtain an out of state sex offender registry search from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“The center did not request a sex offender registry search from one state for Staff #3, who has been employed for 182 days and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There were no physical examinations in the records of Child #3, who had been enrolled for 57 days and Child #6, who had been enrolled for 84 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Staff records must have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

“Both reference checks for Staff #3 were completed after employment: the first six days and the second seven days after employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

The diapering surface must be used only for diapering or cleaning children.

“The Toddler A class stored paint supplies on the diaper changing table. The Discovery A class had one toy and empty plastic cups stored on the diaper changing table.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

The center must maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence.

“The center did not document the injury for Child A on the day of occurrence.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 1/28/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for the following staff, who are currently working, are dated after their first day of employment. Staff #2 and Staff #3’s were dated two days after employment. Staff #4’s was dated three days after employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There were no physical examinations in the record of child #2 (enrolled for 1 year and 11 months) and child #3 (enrolled for 44 days).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.

“The screening for Staff #2 was completed nine days after hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

“The Toddler A and Toddler B classrooms had low window ledges with chipped and peeling paint and exposed wood, which were accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

(Repeat violation) (Systemic deficiency) When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“On 9/11/2024, Child #1, 3 years old, exited the playground and entered an empty classroom to use the restroom without the awareness of any of the three staff, counted in the staff-to-children ratios, who were outside with children on the playground. Child #1 was later found inside the PreK A classroom by a parent, alone and crying. Child #1 was reportedly panicking because she was unable to open the door to exit.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

(Repeat violation) (Systemic deficiency) Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On 9/11/2024, Child #1, 3 years old, was out of sight and sound supervision for an estimated four to seven minutes. A parent found Child #1 inside the PreK A classroom, alone, and crying while the child’s class was outside on the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

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

“Evidence: 1. The “Toddler “ classroom had chipped and peeling paint on the window ledge. 2. The “Toddler A” classroom had chipped and peeling paint on the window ledge. 3. The Summer Camp classroom had a cabinet positioned lower near the bathroom door with two rusted hinges.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on staff and witness interviews, staff did not ensure care, protection, and guidance while supervising children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on staff and witness interviews, the center did not ensure that all children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Based on a review of school policies and interviews, the licensee did not ensure that the center’s activities and services are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards and the terms of the current license.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Based on observation, refrigerated prepared infant formula was not labeled with the required information.

“Evidence: The infant formula for Child #2 was not labeled with the date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain additional immunizations once every six months for all children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #4 (19 months) most recent documented immunizations are from when the child was 6 months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, equipment in the center was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The play floor mat and climbing blocks in the older infant classroom is frayed and torn. 2. The blue childrens chair and couch in the Toddler A classroom are frayed and torn. 3. The blue childrens chairs in the Discovery Preschool A classroom are frayed and torn.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and interview, cots were not identified for use by specific children. Evidence: The cots in the Discovery Preschool A and Pre-K classrooms are not labeled for identification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, hand washing requirements were not met. Evidence: A staff member in the Toddler A classroom was observed changing children’s diapers prior to the children taking their naps. The staff member changed one child’s diaper, removed the child from the changing station and began sanitizing the changing table, assisted the child in washing the child’s hands, and then began changing another child’s diaper. The staff member did not wash their hands after changing the first child’s diaper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not implement monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no practice evacuation drill documented for the month of June 2023. Center management confirmed that a practice drill was forgotten for June.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #3 (18 months) most recent immunizations are from when the child was 7 months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation, children’s restroom areas did not contain all required supplies. Evidence: There was no toilet paper available in the bathrooms of the Discovery classroom and Preschool B classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation, the center did not maintain a ratio of 1 staff to 4 children in a classroom with children age birth through 16 months. Evidence: The infant classroom had 5 children present with 1 staff for approximately 5 minutes at the start of the inspection.”

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

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, diaper ointments and/or creams did not follow all requirements. Evidence: Three diaper ointments were observed in a cabinet in the Toddler B classroom without a name to identity the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-340-F

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.