Kidz Comfort Zone II Learning Academy LLC

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

“The two metal trashcans attached to the walls in both the Infant/Toddler and Preschool classrooms had visible waste throughout. The outdoor chain-link-fencing was damaged with a rusted broken rail exposed and protruding.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.

“The outdoor storage shed was unlocked containing propane cylinder and a container of paint accessible to children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-F.

Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall.

“The playground equipment had some resilient surfacing present; however the surfacing appeared minimal and did not cover the fall zone required at least six feet of fall zone.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury.

“The circular concrete ground supports beneath the playground slide were exposed and protruded above the surrounding resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-C.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

“On September 15, 2026, the center did not follow its Injury Prevention Plan regarding playground supervision. The plan requires all teachers to be spaced out across the playground, continuously circulating, interacting with children, scanning the play area, and maintaining a resilient surface to ensure safety. However, during the initial observation, two of the three staff members were seated in chairs while children were actively playing on playground equipment. Additionally, the resilient surface was not maintained as required, creating a potential safety hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child#3 did not have documentation of immunization in file and has been enrolled at the center for 2 months. Child#5, Child#6, and Child #9 did not have documentation of immunization in file and were present at the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-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.

“The center’s written record of daily attendance did not reflect the arrival of each child in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

When diapering disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic lined storage system.

“Soiled disposable diapers were found stored in a child’s diapering bag instead of storage system required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B. From a complaint.

The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.

“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

Rule 22.1-289.057-A.

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“The required ratio for children ages birth to 16 month is one staff per five children. Staff #4 was observed supervising five children (youngest child 10 months old) alone for approximately 11:12 am -11:30 am.”

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

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“The required ratio for children age 3 year old up to school age is one staff per ten children. Staff #5 was observed supervising eleven children alone for approximately 11:12 am -12:30 pm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4.

The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000 each occurrence and with a minimum limit of $500,000 aggregate.

“The center did not ensure to maintain the requirements for public liability insurance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-H.

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child # was not signed and dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff# 1 updated screening was due 10 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In the kitchen area, the disinfectant solution and sanitizing solution were unlocked on the floor and hanging on the sink within reach of children. In the three and fours bathroom area, sanitizing solutions were unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Restroom areas shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels within reach of children.

“In the center restroom areas, there were no disposable towels provided for use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“The required ratio for children ages birth to 16 months is one staff per four children. Staff#4 was observed with supervising five children (the youngest child 11 months old) from approximately 12:41 pm-1:09 pm.”

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

A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used.

“In the infant room, the diapering pad was torn in multiple areas.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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

“Evidence: In the three and four years classroom, the closet was observed with key inside and unlocked. The closet contained multiple painting containers with the labels “ keep out of reach of children” and “warning”. In the infant and toddler room, there was hand soap on the sink with the labels “keep out of reach of children” and “caution” The school age bathroom storage was unlocked and it contained multiple disinfectant cleaners with the labels “keep out of reach of children” and “caution” accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation for all staff of a negative tuberculosis screening.

“Evidence: In Staff#2’s record (date of hire: 09/25/23), there was not a tuberculosis screening found for review. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation was not available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

“Evidence: In the Threes & Fours classroom, there were two bottles of hand sanitizer and one container of anti-bacterial hand wipes on the sink counter with the labels “keep out of reach of the children” and “warnings””

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and photograph, the center did not ensure all hazardous substance were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. In the infant room, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer observed on the diapering area with the labels “keep out of reach” and “warning”. 2. In the kitchen area, there was a bottle of odor eliminator spray with the labels “caution” and “keep out of reach of children” on the countertop accessible to children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and interview with staff, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Evidence: 1. During the inspection on February 14, 2023, Staff#3 was observed by the inspector in the kitchen upon arrival. 2. The observation of the Threes/Fours group, revealed there were 7 children in care engaged in active play activities and Staff#3 was the only staff present for the group during this inspection. 3. Interview with Staff#3 confirmed working alone with Threes/Fours group and not directly supervising the children while in the kitchen.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the staff to children ratios are followed whenever children are in care.

“Evidence: 1. In the Infant room on February 14, 2023, Child#1 was identified as the youngest, age 3 months and there was observation of one staff with six children. 2. Interview with staff confirmed working alone with children in care during the inspection.”

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

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child.

“Evidence: In the Infant room, there was observation of one crib without label for a specific child. Interview with staff confirmed use of the crib by a child and a label being available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure all children when placed in an infant seat or high chair protective belt is fastened securely.

“Evidence: During the inspection on February 14, 2023, there was observation of two infants placed in infant seat without the protective belt fastened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

Based on observations at the center, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: During the inspection on November 21, 2022, there were observations of peeling paint on windows sills, door ways, and walls throughout the 2 years, 3 &4 years, and Infant classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure where playground equipment is to provide resilient surfacing under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

“Evidence: During the inspection on November 21, 2022, there was no resilient surfacing observed under equipment on the playground areas. Interview with staff confirmed no use of resilient surfacing at this time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure all infant cribs have appropriate bottom cover.

“Evidence: In the Infant room, there were observation of four infant cribs with loosely fitted bottom covers on the mattresses.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the diapering area contained all requirements.

“Evidence: In the Infant room, 16 months, and 2 years classrooms where diapering areas were observed, there were no leakproof covered receptacle for soiled linens and plastic lined storage system that is foot operated for disposable diapers. Interview with staff confirmed these required items for diapering areas were not available during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.