KinderCare Learning Centers LLC

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks supplied with warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. In the four year old classroom, the left sink water temperature was 130 degrees within four seconds and the right sink was 123 degrees.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.

“A diaper ointment for Child A expired 4/2022 and was still on site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

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

“1. On the left side of the infant room, there was a cracked and splintered wood frame around an access door that creates a scratch and pinching hazard. Underneath of the access panel, there was chipped and peeling paint around the baseboards in multiple areas.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-410-1

“The following action or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On October 31, 2024, Staff #1 lifted Infant #1, age 10 months, off the ground by one arm at the bicep and carried the infant by the one arm to a rug a few feet away. Staff #1 also lifted infant #2, age 10 months, off the ground by one arm at the bicep and carried the infant by the one arm across the classroom. One of the infants cried as a result.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

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

“1. At approximately 9:45 a.m. in the preschool classroom, cereal, cranberries, and a cranberry wrapper were observed on the floor under the tables. At least two areas of spilled milk were observed on top of the table. 2. In the bathroom of the two’s classroom, a potty chair was observed with a dried yellow substance all over the bottom on the inside.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.

“In the two’s classroom, the lid to the diaper disposal was not functional by foot and had to be lifted by hand to dispose of diapers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that central registry background check results were obtained within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The central registry results for Staff #5, hired 9/18/2023, was dated 1/25/2024.”

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

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all equipment and material was maintained in safe, operable condition. Evidence: In the three’s classroom reading nook, there was a CD player plugged in and sitting in the window sill which created a trip hazard and falling-object hazard. The CD player was partially off the ledge of the sill.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that potentially hazardous substances were stored in a locked place. Evidence: In the three’s classroom, there was a box of alcohol antiseptic wipes with warnings danger and keep out of reach of children stored on top of a bookcase accessible to children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation and interview with staff, the center failed to ensure that all cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents were stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: In the three’s classroom, there was a set of keys stored on top of bookcase. Staff interview confirmed that there was a canister of pepper spray on the keys accessible to children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-H.

8VAC20-780-400-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all behavioral guidance was constructive in nature. Evidence: While in the director’s office, the assistant director and licensing inspector heard staff #2 in the three’s classroom use a very loud voice tone to shout at a child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on review of medications, the center failed to return the medication to the parent within 14 days or have the parent renew the authorization. Evidence: Child #4 had albuterol on site and the medication authorization expired on 6/20/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that resilient surfacing was adequate in use and fall zones around play equipment. Evidence: On the playground, in the use and fall zones of the composite climber and slide that is approximately four feet high dirt was observed in various areas in the mulch used for resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: In the older infant room, there was an uncovered outlet on the right wall. There was an occupied crib against the wall and the uncovered outlet was accessible to the infant in the crib.”

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

8VAC20-780-440-J

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that there was at least 12 inches of space between the ends of cribs when occupied. Evidence: In the older infant room, there were four occupied cribs that were touching end to end.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-J.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on review of documentation and interview with the provider, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy from a physician. Evidence: Child #1’s physical indicated diagnosed food allergies to nuts and eggs. There was no written allergy care plan on file.”

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

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the findings from the most recent inspection were posted as required. Evidence: 1. The most recent inspection conducted on 09/13/2023 was not posted. 2. The posted inspection was dated 06/02/2023 and three inspections have been conducted since the June inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of documentation, the center failed to request out of state central registry background checks within 30 days of employment for any staff that resided outside of Virginia in the last five years. Evidence: Staff #3, hired 9/18/2023, indicated out of state residence in North Carolina and there was no documentation of the center requesting the out of state background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that central registry background check results were obtained within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The central registry results for Staff #3, hired on 09/18/2023, were dated 11/01/2023. The central registry results for Staff #4, hired on 02/27/2023, were dated 04/19/2023.”

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

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of documentation, the center failed to obtain documentation of TB screening before staff came into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #4 began work on 02/27/2023 and documentation of a TB test/screening was not obtained until 03/15/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas were maintained in clean, safe, operable condition. Evidence: In the two’s room, the left sink was missing a handle and did not turn on. Under the paper towel holder there was a two to three inch size patch of chipped pain, that exposed the drywall underneath.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that potentially hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In the younger infant room, there were two cans of Lysol, one container of disinfectant wipes unlocked on a high shelf. 2. In the toddler room, there was a bottle labeled sanitizer on top of the diapering table. 3. In the two year old room, there were disinfectant wipe in the window of the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that maintain the 1:8 staff-to-children ratios were met for two year olds. Evidence: On 11/29/2023 there were 18 two year old children under the supervision of 2 two staff members.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that staff washed their hands after coming into contact with body fluids. Evidence: In the two year old room, Staff #2 was observed wiping the noses of several children and Staff #2 did not wash their hands in between or after wiping each child’s nose.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that there was a leakproof covered receptacle for soiled linens. Evidence: The soiled linen containers observed in the infant room, older infant room, toddler room and two’s room, were open laundry baskets with cut outs that were not covered nor leakproof.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all prepared infant bottles were labeled and dated as required. Evidence: In the younger infant room, there were three infant bottles not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

63.2-1509-A

Rule 63.2-1509-A.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

8VAC20-780-400-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

8VAC20-780-400-C

“Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that time out was not utilized with toddlers as a behavioral guidance technique. Evidence: Interviews revealed that during the months of June, July, August of 2023, Staff #1 utilized time out in the toddler room at least 10 different times by making children sit on top of a table as ?punishment? for one to two minutes and often the children would cry.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-C.

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on interviews, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that roughly handling children was forbidden. Evidence: On August 29, 2023, Staff #1 was observed by another staff and a parent of another child enrolled at the center, roughly handling Child #1, age 21 months, by lifting the child under the arms and slamming the child on their stomach onto their nap cot with such force that the child gasped for air.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

8VAC20-780-400-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

Based on the review of eight staff files, the program failed to ensure that the results of a criminal history record check, sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state of residence within five years for one staff.

“Evidence: 1. The first day of employment for Staff #1 was 5/3/2022. There were no background checks from a previous state of residence in the file.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on the review of eight staff files, the program failed to ensure that the results of central registry check was obtained within 30 days of employment for four staff.

“Evidence: 1. The first day of employment for Staff #2 was 1/30/2023. The results in the file were dated 3/8/2023. 2. The first day of employment for Staff #3 was 2/1/2023. The results in the file were dated 3/8/2023. 3. The first day of employment for Staff #5 was 1/3/2023. The results in the file were dated 3/8/2023. 4. The first day of employment for Staff #7 was 2/27/2023. The results in the file were dated 4/19/2023.”

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

Based on the review of eight staff records, the program failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to employment for two staff.

“1 The first day of employment for Staff #1 was 5/3/2023. The TB screening results were dated 5/14/2023. 2. The first day of employment for Staff #7 was 2/27/2023. The TB screening results were dated 3/15/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Repeat violation

“Based on the review of eight staff files, the program failed to ensure that one staff completed the orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The first day of employment for Staff #3 was 2/1/2023. There was no certificate in the file. 2. The administrator confirmed that the training had not be completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on the review of required documentation, the program failed to provide an annual fire inspection report to the licensing representative.

“Evidence: The most recent fire inspection report on file was dated 2/8/2022. The administrator confirmed that was the most recent one on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on the review of required documentation, the program failed to provide an annual health inspection report to the licensing representative.

“Evidence: The most recent health inspection report on file was dated 10/22/2021. The administrator confirmed that was the most recent one on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Based on interviews, the program failed to ensure the care and protection of children while staff were supervising children.

“Evidence: Staff #5 stated that while cleaning a bottle warmer, she left the cord dangling as she went to provide behavioral guidance to another child. Another child pulled on the cord and the bottle warmer hit the child on the corner of his eye, needing two stitches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on review of three staff files, the program failed to ensure that one staff completed a fingerprint based criminal history check prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The first day of employment for Staff #2 was 9/12/2022. There was a portability form in the file that had been emailed 9/8/2022, but there were no eligibility dates included. 2. The director was shown how to open encrypted email, and had received an email that Staff #2 did not qualify for portability.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on review of three staff files, the program failed to ensure that one staff completed the orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The first day of employment for Staff #1 was 8/8/2022. There was no certificate in the file. 2. The director confirmed that the training had not be completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that for children younger than three years, a changing table or counter top designated for changing was used as the nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing.

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on record review, program did not ensure that central registry results were in the file within thirty days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Date of employment for Staff # 2 was 11/11/21. Request was mailed on 3/7/22. 2. Date of employment for Staff # 3 was 2/22/22. Request was mailed on 3/8/22. Results were dated 4/9/22 3. Date of employment for Staff # 4 was 3/28/22. Request was completed on 4/13/22.”

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