Kiddie Academy of Gainesville

The center is required to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.

“On 7/30/26, from approximately 7:17am to 7:29am one staff was observed supervising up to 17 children. The youngest child in the group was two-years-old and required a ratio of one staff to eight children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-C. From a complaint.

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

“On the Toddler playground, there is an uneven area on the sidewalk where one section of concrete meets the next section. The concrete is sloped and at one side there is a 1.75 inch height change causing a tripping risk.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

(Repeat Violation) 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.

“In the unlocked staff resource room in the main hallway of the center, there is a sanitizer stored on a low shelf accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

(Repeat Violation) The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“The list of allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions did not contain all of Child #1?s food allergies.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to keep hazardous substances in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“During inspection in the unlocked kitchen directly off the front hallway where children have access, 2 containers of detergent, 1 container of multi-purpose cleaner, 2 containers of disinfectant, and 1 container of sanitizer were stored in the open area under the sink in an unlocked area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Upon entering the Infant B classroom, 2 children (ages 10 months old and 13 months old) were observed sleeping in cribs and no staff were present on the Infant B side of the half wall in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The Center is required to maintain the required supervision ratio of 1 staff to 4 infants age birth to 16 months old whenever children are in care.

“At the time of inspection, in the Infant A classroom, 6 children (under age 16 months old) were observed with 1 staff member on the Infant A side of the classroom which is divided by a half wall.”

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

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present.

“The allergy list did not contain two of Child #1`s diagnosed food allergies.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

The Center is required to ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On 5/2/25, the Toddler classroom was on the playground, and when transitioning to inside, Child #1 was left outside for approximately 60-90 seconds while the rest of the class and teachers went indoors. A staff member from another classroom discovered the child on the playground, crying and alone.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The Center is required to ensure that the centers activities, services and facilities are maintained in compliance with their own policies that are required by the standards.

“The center did not follow their written playground safety procedures that included a name to face check when the children line up to come inside from the playground, when sending students inside from the playground, and after all students enter the classroom which also included a final visual sweep of the playground before closing the playground door. On 5/2/25, staff stated they did not follow their playground policy and Child #1 (age 20 months) was left on the playground alone.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

The Center is required to maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present.

“The allergy list did not contain one of Child #1`s food allergies.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure they have a written care plan from a physician for each child with a diagnosed food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“The record for Child #2 and Child #3 did not contain an allergy care plan for their diagnosed food allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to keep a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“1)During inspection in the Peacock classroom, there were 17 children present, but the written record reflected there were 18 children present. 2)During inspection in the Cardinal classroom, there were 8 children present, but the written record reflected there were 20 children present. 3)During inspection in the Bluebird classroom, there were 14 children present, but the written record reflected there were 2 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on review of 5 staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have CPR training within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval.

“Evidence: Staff #1 (date of hire 5/20/24) and Staff #2 (date of hire 4/11/24) did not have documentation of CPR certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

Based on review of 5 staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have 1st aid training within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval.

“Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of 1st Aid certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

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.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on review of 5 child records, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for a child prior to the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: The records for Child #2 (Start date 3/24/22) and Child #5 (Start date 2/5/24) did not contain documentation of immunizations prior to the first day of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on review of 5 child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination under the direction of a physician for a child prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: The records for Child #2 (Start date 3/24/22) and Child #5 (Start date 2/5/24) did not contain documentation of a physical prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observation, the Center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1)During inspection in the kitchen area directly off the main hall where the door was unlocked, there was a container of sanitizer and detergent stored on the floor and a container of multipurpose cleaner stored on a shelf. 2)During inspection in the kindergarten classroom, there were containers of sanitizer, antibacterial wipes, and multi-surface cleaner stored in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom. 3)During inspection in the Peacocks classroom, there were containers of sanitizer and disinfectant stored in an unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the Center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were not located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and should be stored in areas physically separate from food.

“During inspection in the kindergarten classroom, there were containers of sanitizer, antibacterial wipes, and multi-surface cleaner stored next to bowls, plates, cups and plasticware.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-D.

Based on observation, the Center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in original containers or in substitute containers that clearly indicate their contents.

“Evidence: During inspection in the kindergarten classroom, there was an unlabeled bottle of green liquid stored with other cleaners.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

Based on review of 5 child records, the Center did not ensure they obtain all of the required documentation for child records.

“Evidence: 1)The record for Child #5 did not contain the name, address and phone number of 2 designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2)The records for Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain parent work place and phone number.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: During inspection in the Fours classroom, there were 9 children present, but the attendance record reflected there were 8 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-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: On the Kindergarten playground, at the top of the slide where it attaches to the playground equipment, there is a gap of approximately .25 inches that could be a risk of entanglement of a child’s clothing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not ensure that play equipment have no protrusions, sharp points, shearing points or pinch points.

“Evidence: On the Kindergarten playground, there were 2 bolts under the play equipment that were protruding by 5 threads which presents an impalement or entanglement hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-C. From a complaint.

Based on review of 8 staff records, the Center did not obtain a sworn disclosure statement every five years from the date of the last sworn disclosure statement.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #6 did not contain a signed sworn disclosure statement every five years from the last sworn disclosure statement date. The previous statement was dated 7/31/17 and the new statement on file was dated 8/8/23.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on review of 8 staff records, the Center did not obtain for each applicant or agent a criminal history background check or sworn disclosure statement every five years from the date of the last criminal history background check and sworn disclosure statement.

“Evidence: 1)The record for Staff #7 did not contain a criminal history background check every five years from the last criminal history background check. The previous criminal history check was dated 4/11/18 and the new criminal history check on file was dated 8/9/23. 2) The record for Staff #7 did not contain a signed sworn disclosure statement every five years from the last sworn disclosure statement date. The previous statement was dated 4/2/18 and the new statement on file was dated 8/7/23.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure they have a parent’s written permission and a written assessment by the program director and program leader to assign a child to a different age group.

“Evidence: Child #1 (DOB 01/27/2021) was assigned to a classroom containing 13 children and 2 teachers. The appropriate supervision ratio for a child of this age is 1 staff member per 5 children. The child’s file did not contain written parent permission to be re-assigned to a different age group.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-Q.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that proper handwashing procedures were followed.

“Evidence: In the Threes classroom, after a staff member assisted with a soiled diaper while toilet training, they moved on to assist the next child who was toilet training and did not wash their hands before assisting the next child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers were disposed in a 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. They did not ensure that

“Evidence: 1)In the Threes classroom, the foot-operated storage system for disposal of diapers was not able to be operated by foot causing the staff member to touch the exterior surface of the trash can with their hand or a soiled diaper to open the trash can. 2)In the Toddler classroom, the foot-operated storage system for disposal of diapers was stored inside a cabinet causing the staff member to touch the trash can each time a soiled diaper needed to be disposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that diaper cream was kept inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: In the Threes classroom, there was a diaper cream stored in an unlocked drawer on the diaper station where children have access.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

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.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on review of documentation and interview with the staff, the center did not maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that was accessible to all staff in each group or area.

“Evidence: 1)In the infant classroom, there was no dated allergy list posted for the staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change and after contact with body fluids.

“Evidence: In the twos classroom, both staff members did not wash their hands after changing child diapers and before touching other surfaces and children in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that sunscreen was labeled with the child’s name and that it was inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: 1)In the twos classroom, a basket of sunscreen was stored in a lower cabinet that was left unlocked and accessible to the children. 2)In the threes classroom, there was sunscreen in a basket that was not labeled with the child’s name as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

Based on review of documentation, the center did not ensure that the written record of children’s injuries contained all required information.

“Evidence: During inspection, accident reports dated 6/8/22 for Child #1, 6/8/22 for Child #2, 5/31/22 for Child #3, and 7/12/22 for Child #4 were missing the future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: 1)During inspection in the school age classroom, there were 18 children present, but the written record reflected there were 17 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on review of five child records, the center did not obtain parent authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately.

“Evidence: The record for Child #5 did not contain parent authorization for emergency medical care in case of an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record check prior to first day of employment from any states staff have lived within the previous 5 years.

“Evidence: Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 12/17/21) and Staff #5 (Date of Hire: 12/17/21) have both resided in Kentucky within the last 5 years. The center does not have a copy of the Kentucky criminal history background check results for either staff.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review, the center has not obtained a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy that is signed by a physician.

“Evidence: Child #8 has a diagnosed food allergy and has emergency medication on site. Child #8 does not have an allergy care plan signed by a physician on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.