KinderKidz Learning Center LLC- Hampton

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1.In the PreK room there were areas of chipped and peeling paint on the walls 2.On the playground, the wood boards have areas of chipped, peeling paint and deteriorating and splintering wood. 3.On the playground there were 3 bolts protruding from the plastic playground boarder.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of two year old children for approximately 2 hours.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

8VAC20-780-40-I

“The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention. There was not an updated injury plan available for review, the most recent was overdue by one year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-I.

8VAC20-780-560-F-4

“Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. Six children, age range 23 months to 2 years old were served apple slices. They pose a choking hazard as they were approximately 2 to 3 inches long and 1 to1 1/2 inches wide.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F-4.

8VAC20-780-600-F

“The vendor shall ensure staff who work directly with children shall complete the department’s annual health and safety update course. Staff #6?s updated course was overdue by 5 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-600-F.

22.1-289.011-F

“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 09/08/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There were 5 uncovered outlets on a power strip in Classroom A.”

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

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Each restroom area provided for children there shall be soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. There was no toilet paper for the restroom in Classroom A.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Repeat Violation The required ratio for children to birth to 16 months is one staff per four children. The following was observed, and the ratio was not met. Staff #3 was observed alone supervising 11 children in Classroom D to include Child #4, age 14 months during nap time. There was only one staff supervising children for approximately 1 ? hours.”

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

8VAC20-780-40-M

“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 documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Child #4 and Child #5 had listed in their record at least one of the following allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that were not on the current list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area shall have soap, disposable towels, and single use gloves such as surgical or examination gloves. There was no soap available for handwashing at the diapering station in Classoom C.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the required information. The following records were missing information; 1.Child #1 was missing one emergency contact name, phone number and address. 2.Child #2 and Child #4 were missing authorization for pickup”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“All required documentation shall be maintained for staff records. The records for Staff #2 and #5 did not include documentation to demonstrate they possess the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #2 and #5 were designated program lead teachers”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. An injury report was reviewed, and it did not include the date and time parents were notified of the injury, how parents were notified of the injury and the second required signature, either staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Repeat Violation Complaint Related When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). On 7-23-2025, the breakfast served to children ages 3-5, did not meet the age-appropriate nutritional requirements regarding portion sizes. As ? cup of fruit was served and ? is required and ? cup of milk was served and 3/4 cup was required.”

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

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In the multipurpose room one child was observed brining in their own breakfast and it was not dated or labeled with their name.”

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

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Tables used for feeding shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. In the multipurpose room children were observed eating breakfast and the circle table and long table were not sanitized before or after feeding each group of children. .”

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

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“The required ratio for children to birth to 16 months is one staff per four children. The following was observed and the ratio was not met 1.Staff #1 was observed alone supervising seven children in Room B (child #1, age 15 months old),during nap time for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. 2.Staff #2 was observed alone with per five infants (child #2, age 5 months old) in Room A for approximately 18 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1, has been working for 1 day and did not have documentation of the required TB screening prior to working. Staff #5 had a TB screening that was conducted more than 30 days prior to working.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The most recent fire inspection was dated 2-1-2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-340-D

“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director. O the day of the inspection, Staff #2 was the only staff designated to work in Room E and was observed alone supervising 8 children. Staff #2 was an assistant teacher and does not have documentation to meet the program director or lead qualifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“The required ratio for children ages birth up to 16 months is one staff per 4 children. There was only one staff in the classroom A supervising 5 children for approximately 35 minutes and all children were 15 months or younger.”

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

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Repeat Violation The center is required to update at least annually the injury prevention procedures based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. There was not an updated injury plan available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water. Staff #6 changed two children’s diapers and did not wash their hands or the children’s hands with soap and water after the diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #1 did not clean the diaper changing surface. “Cleaned” means treated in such a way to reduce the amount of filth through the use of water with soap or detergent or the use of an abrasive cleaner on inanimate surfaces. Staff #6 was observed changing diapers and did not clean the diaper pad in between changes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. Five injury reports were reviewed, and they did not include the date and time when parents were notified, future action to prevent reoccurrence of the injury, second signature and type of injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. 1.In Room C there were 8 on the attendance list and 10 in care 2 In Room E there were 9 on the attendance list and 8 in care”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Complaint Related When centers choose to provide meals or snacks,the following shall apply: 1. Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 2. Children shall be allowed second helpings of food listed in the USDA’s child and adult care meal patterns.

“On June 2, the lunch served to children ages 3-5, did not meet the age-appropriate nutritional requirements regarding portion sizes and second helpings were not available when requested by several children. During the month of May 2025, the breakfasts that were offered did not always meet the age-appropriate nutritional requirements and on more than one occasion only one component out of the three required was offered.”

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

8VAC20-780-410-1

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

(Repeat Violation) Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: Staff #6 (hire date was 3/04/2024) lived in North Carolina in the past 5 years and the had not obtained documentation for Child Abuse and Neglect background check from North Carolina”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence 1.There is a piece of rusty metal (approximately 2 inches by 1 ? inches), that has sharp edges and is sitting on the ground under the soap dispenser in the Pre-K room and the rust comes off easily when touched. 2.There are 3 playground boarder metal spikes that are protruding from the black plastic boarder.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure to follow the required ratio of 1 staff for every 5 children who are age16 months up to 24 months.

“Evidence: Center Director verified that on the day of the inspection, starting at approximately 9:00am in the Two’s Room there were 11 children, age range 23 months to age 2 with only 2 staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

Based on center documentation review and staff interview the licensee did not ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services.

“Evidence: Center Director confirmed they did not have an updated injury prevention plan.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure cots/mats used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.

“Evidence: There were 18 children observed during nap time and 5 did not have a bottom linen and 2 did not have both a top and bottom linen.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: -Staff #1 lived in NC and Hawaii in the past 5 years. -Staff #1 hire date was 3/04/2024. -Staff #1 record did not obtain a sex offender check results for NC and Hawaii or documentation for Child Abuse and Neglect background check was submit within the 30 days from date of employment for NC and Hawaii.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure at least every two year from the date of initial TB screening the staff get update TB test.

“Evidence: Staff #5 most recent TB test was 12/2021 more than 2 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the date was on a current allergy list.

“Evidence: The allergy list reviewed in multiple classrooms did not have a date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to have a working battery operated radio.

“Evidence: The radio was not working during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure shelter in place procedures were practiced twice a year.

“Evidence: During 2023 there was one shelter practice drilled practiced confirmed by drill log.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the lunches were labeled with name and date.

“Evidence: There were 2 lunch bags labeled with names but no date in the early preschool classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on observation the licensee did not esnure a health inspection is conducted annually.

“Evidnece: The most recent health inspection was 10/11/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the resilent surfacing shall comply with the minimum standards.

“Evidence: During the inspecton there were areas on the playgrounds that did not meet requirement of 6 inches of resilent surfacing in fall zones. Person in charge confirmed she was in the process of having more mulch put on the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Repeat

“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure with each area there is at least one staff in each classroom. Evidence: Staff #1 is left alone with children. Staff #1 does not have CPR.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“Evidence: In the infant room , three bottles were not labeled with date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Based on record review and staff, interview the licensee did not ensure all children records obtain all required information.

“Evidence: Child #1 did not have addresses for 2 emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licnesee did not ensure there was a written allergy action plan for each child diagnosed with a food allergy.

“Evidence: Child #1 did not have allergy action plan for a doctor diagnoed allergy.”

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

Based on staff interview and documentation, the licensee did not ensure children under 10 years of age always shall be with in actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

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

Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure staff current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.Staff should have certification with in 90days of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #4 did not have that included an inperson competency. Staff #5 hire date 03/28/2023 did not have CPR and First Aid with in 90days of hire. Staff #6 hire date 03/17/2023 did not have CPR and First Aid with in 90 days of hire. Staff #5 and Staff #6 did not have certifications for CPR and First Aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1. From a complaint.

Based on record review, the licensee did not enusure current certification in first aid.

“Evidence: Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not have a current First Aid Ceritfication and they work alone with children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2. From a complaint.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the most recent violation was posted.

“Evidence: The violation notice posted was dated July 2021. The most recent inspection was Novemeber 2022.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure documentation of tuberculosis screening have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #4 hire date 03/17/2023 the TB test was completed 1/20/2023. The TB test was not completed within 30 calendar day of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-B.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure a annual fire inspection was completed.

“Evidence: The most recent fire inspection documentation provided during the inspection was May 11, 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure areas of equipemnt of the center inside be maintained in a clean , safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: There was peeling paint in the toddler room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation , the licensee did not enusre all hazordous substance such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place.

“Evidence: In the Early Preschool classroom, the cabinet above the sing in the classroom was left unlocked . There was bleach and water spray bottle and aersol spray . In the staff bathroom near infant and toddler room, was unlocked and aresol spray was in the bathroom that labled keep out of reach and warning.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure diapering surface was non-absorbent.

“Evidence: In the toddler classroom, the diapering surface had a tear, which cause the area to be non-absorbant.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all records obtain reference check with all required information.

“Evidence: Staff #5 hire date 05/12/2023 the references did not have documentaiton of results and signature of who obtain the information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure the ratio was 1 staff to 8 children for children 2 years of age.

“Evidence: On November 18, 2022 in the Preschool classroom there was nine children and one staff. Child #1 was 2 years 10 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3. From a complaint.

Based on observation, record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure With a parent’s written permission and a written assessment by the program director and program leader, a center may choose to assign a child to a different age group if such age group is more appropriate for the child’s developmental level and the staff-to-children ratio and group size shall be for the established age group.

“Evidence: Staff #1 confirmed there was not documentation of the assessment and written permission from parent during the inspection on November 18, 2022 to be moved in the preschool classroom.”

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

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure all staff who work directly with children have within 90 days of the date of employment .

“Evidence: Staff #3 date of employment 6/13/22 works directly with children and did not have CPR with in 90days of the date of employment.”

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

Based on record review , the licensee did not ensure all staff who work directly with children shall have first aid certification within 90 days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #3 employement date 06/22/2022 was not certified in First Aid with in 90 days from the employment date.”

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

Based on staff interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure there was a carbon monoxide detector in the building.

“Evidence: The director/owner confirmed she was not sure if they had a carbonmonoxide detector.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on record review, the licensee did not enusre staff central regisrty findings / results were completed with in 30 days.

“Evidence: The center did not have staff #3 central registry results during the inspection. Staff #3 hire date was 06/13/2022.”

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

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure health inspections are conducted annually.

“Evidence: The most recent health inspection provided by the center during the inspection was completed 09/20/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

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

“Evidence: In the infant room and toddler room , there was alchol free handsanitizer that were labeled with warning and keep out of reach of children. The hand sanitizer was not kept in a locked place.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.

“Evidence: The owner/director was unable to provide a written procedure during the inspection for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure annual fire inspection was completed annually.

“Evidence: The last fire inspection was documented was December 2020 . Center director confirmed the annual fire inspection was not completed as of May 4, 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: In the facility, there were multiple area in each classroom with peeling paint. Staff confirmed they were aware of the peeling paint in the building. The boys restroom in the open classroom ( PRE-K) there is a toilet that will not flush. In the Early 2 year old classroom, the door into the bathroom, had a protrude screw and the door will not shut properly. Confirmed with the staff the concern with the door.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the facility did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt was fastened securely.

“Evidence: 1. Five toddlers were observed sitting in bucket seats in the feeding/activitiy table. 2. The safety belts in the five occupied bucket seats were not fastened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure a written care plan for each child with diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Evidence: Child #2 did not have allergy action plan provided with the record. Physical confirmed the allergy was doctor diagnosed.”

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

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained, within the last three years, instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.

“Evidence: Staff #1 stated that Staff #6 is the employee that opens the facility in the morning with Staff #2. After a review of records, it was determined that neither Staff #6, nor Staff #2 have obtained daily health observation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L. From a complaint.

Based on record review and staff interview the licensee did not ensure during the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises and on field trips when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. The volunteer or other employee shall have received instruction in how to contact appropriate authorities if there is an emergency.

“Evidence: On May 4, 2022 Staff #1 stated Staff #6 opens the facility. Record reviewed staff #6 does not meet qualifications of a program lead as of May 4. Confirmed with Staff #1.”

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

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure that ratio requirements were maintained whenever children are in care. Evidence: 1. The center received a ratio waiver for one staff to five infants. It was observed on May 17, 2022 between 8:15am- 8:32am, that there were eight children with one staff as confirmed by Staff #1 (person in charge). The youngest child in the group was nine months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1. From a complaint.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure that ratio requirements were maintained whenever children are in care.

“1. The center received a ratio waiver for one staff to 11 children three years old up to school age. At 8:47am on May 17, 2022, it was observed that there were 12 children with one staff in the Pre-K classroom as confirmed by Staff #1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4. From a complaint.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure there was a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate that included an in-person competency demonstration.

“Evidence: Staff #1 was working alone with a group of children in the infant classroom. Staff #1 verified, and the record review confirmed, that the CPR training for Staff #1 did not include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #6 is the employee that opens the facility in the morning with Staff #2. After a review of records, it was determined that neither Staff #6, nor Staff #2 have obtained current CPR training with an inperson demostration.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1. From a complaint.