Kid’s Town Learning Center, LLC

8VAC20-780-520-B

“If sunscreen is used it required to be labeled with the name of the child in which it belongs. In room #7 there were 2 bottles of sunscreen that were not labeled in anyway that identified the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

8VAC20-780-540-E

“The center is required to have a working radio that plays with batteries. The center had a radio, however it did not work and the center did not have extra batteries.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Staff are required to have the results of fingerprinting before they work with children. Staff #5 was hired on 10/14/2024 and fingerprinting came back on 10/18/2024.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-780-430-K

“Provision shall be made for an individual place for each child’s personal belongings. Backpacks belonging to children were hung in the hallway on hooks that were not identified as an individual place for children’s belongings.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-K.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were 3 cribs, one of which was occupied during the inspection that had loose sheets on the mattresses. Loose sheets pose a suffocation hazard to infants.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Disposable diapers shall be disposed 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. A staff in the toddler room was observed using their hand to lift the top of the trash can and then dispose of a soiled diaper in a trash can,”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-340-D

“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader shall be regularly present. During snack, on 02/18/2025 the 16 month - 24 month classroom did not have at least 1 staff member who met the qualifications of a program leader. The program director confirmed Staff A and Staff B, whom were present at that time were teacher assistants and did not meet the qualifications of a program leader.”

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

8VAC20-780-400-A

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

It is a forbidden action to enclose a child in a small confined space or any space that the child cannot freely exit himself.

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-2. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Staff shall sit with children during meal times. On 02/18/2025 Staff in the 16-24 month-old room did not sit with the children during meal time. The children were placed in high chairs in front of a video while they cleaned.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-L. From a complaint.

The center is required to provide for each staff person, 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.

“Staff #2 who has been employed for approximately 10 days did not have a sworn statement of affirmation.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

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.

“There was a bottle of bleach water on the changing table in the 16-24 month-old room and a can of air freshener in in the changing area of the 3 year-old room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation the center did not ensure staff washed their hands before and after a diaper change.

“Evidence: 1. Staff in the infant room did not wash her hands between diaper changes. She was observed changing 3 different babies diapers back-to-back wearing the same pair of gloves.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observation the center did not ensure disposable diapers were disposed 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.

“1. Staff in the infant room did not use a foot operated trash can or a trash can 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. Staff was observed placing soiled diapers on the changing table and later by the staff using their hands to open the back door and put the soiled diapers outside.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The shelf in the infant room that held bottle warmers had peeling particle board.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation the center did not ensure all personal articles were individually assigned.

“Evidence: In the infant room the pacifiers were not labeled or individually assigned.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-I.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure al hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In the 2 year-old room there was a bottle of bleach water and a bottle of floor cleaner unlocked in the classroom. 2. In the 4 year-old room there was a container of disinfectant wipes and a can of disinfectant spray on the counter, unlocked. 3. In the toddler room there was an unlocked bottle of bleach water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all handwashing requirements were met. Evidence: A staff in the infant room was observed changing an infant’s diaper. After the change, the staff did not wash their hands, nor the baby’s hands.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the younger twos room there appears to be water damage in the ceiling. There was a large ceiling tile that was discolored and blotchy. The director reported the tile has been changed, however it continues to become damaged.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: There was an uncapped electrical outlet above the sink in the pre-k 4 room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

8VAC20-780-370-5

“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure infants, who cannot turn themselves over and are awake, were placed on their stomachs a total of 30 minutes each day. Evidence: With the program director present, staff reported they give infants 5 minutes of tummy time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-370-5.