KinderCare Learning Center #000875

Punishment for toileting accidents is a forbidden action.

“Staff A pulled the ear of Child A due to a toileting accident.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-7.

Each child shall have documentation of a physical examination by a physician before attendance or within 30 days after first day of attendance.

“Child A and D did not have documentation of a physical examination before attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

When authorization of a medication expires, the parent shall be notified for medication pick up within 14 days. Medications not picked up will be disposed of.

“Child H had an Epi Pen that expired May 31, 2025. There was no notification for the parents and no disposal of the medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence.

“1.. Child A went home on 7/8/2025 with undocumented scratches on their arms. 2. Staff #1 stated that at lunch time Child A told them that Child B pushed them. Staff #1 did not see any marks on Child A at that time.”

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

22.1-289.035-B-1

“Based on record review, There was no documentation of a completed sworn statement prior to employment. Evidence: Staff A was hired on January 2, 2024. The sworn statement was completed on January 24. 2024.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, there was no documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child A had no documentation of the immunizations for 18 months and two years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on observation and interviews, there was not a qualified lead teacher in a classroom. Evidence: The teacher in the toddler room was not qualified to be a lead teacher. There had no been a lead teacher in that room in a week.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on record review, there was no documentation of Staff did not complete orientation within 7 days of hire or of assuming job responsibilities. . Evidence: Staff A, hire date January 2, 2024, had no documentation of the completed orientation within 7 days of hire or assuming job responsibilities.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, there were areas and equipment not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The fence in the toddler area of the playground was not attached. 2. There was no latch on the gate in the toddler area and the gate did not close properly. 3. There were two ride-on vehicles that were broken and had sharp edges also in the toddler area. 4. There was a gap in the fence that children had access to.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff interview, there was not a complete record for a staff member. Evidence: Staff B had no documentation of a complete record at the center as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center are not maintained in clean, safe or operable condition. Evidence: 1. The girls hall bathroom had a broken tp holder and broken soap dispenser. 2. The School-Age room had peeling paint under the “book of the week’ bulletin board. 3. The small red couch in the 4/5 classroom was splitting. 4. Peeling paint in the Toddler classroom on the far wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous materials were unlocked. Evidence: The cabinet in the boys hall bathroom was unlocked and contained two spray bottles of cleaners and in the girls hall bathroom one cabinet was unlocked and contained a bottle of cleaning solution.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on staff statements, in the grouping of teachers in the 4/5’s classroom, one lead teacher supervised more than two aides. Evidence: The Lead Teacher supervises 4 aides in the 4/5’s classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

8VAC20-780-350-A

“Based on observation and staff statements, the maximum group size is exceeded in the 4/5’s classroom. Evidence: The classroom had 34 children present and no primary caregivers identified for the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-A.

Based on observation, an over the counter diaper cream was not labeled with child’s name.

“Evidence: One OTC diaper cream in the Toddler classroom was missing the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on staff statement and record review, documentation of emergency drills was not complete. Evidence: For the yea2023 the drill log did not include documentation of a shelter-in place drill as well as a lockdown drill.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

8VAC20-780-420-B

“Based on review of children’s records, staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Evidence Staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date for the following children: Child #1, first day of attendance 9/19/2019, last parent review 9/17/2021 Child #2, first day of attendance 5/13/2019, last parent review 9/21/2021 Child #3, first day of attendance 8/12/2021, last parent review 9/24/2021”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview with staff, the diapering surface is not being cleaned and sanitized according to Virginia Licensing Standards. Evidence The diapering surface must be cleaned and sanitized being dipped or sprayed with a solution of soap and water, pat dry with single use paper towel, to clean, then spray or dip with a solution of bleach and water and allow to air dry to sanitize.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on review of the posted menu, meals that were provided did not match what was served. Evidence Food that was served on Monday, 1/30/2023 was listed as the meal for lunch on Tuesday 1/31/2023. The food that was served on Tuesday, 1/31/2023, was listed as the meal for Monday 1/30/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of staff records, the child day program did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for a staff member. Evidence The child day program did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for staff #1, first day of employment 9/13/2021. Central registry was mailed on 9/18/2022, and results were received 01/05/2023.”

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

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on review of incident/accident reports, the center did maintain a complete written record for all children’s serious and minor injuries. Evidence On December 12, 2022, child #1 had two incidents occur that required the center to complete a written record. The first incident had a written report that did not contain two signatures; either one staff and a parent or two staff members. The second incident did not have a written report completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on review of six children’s records, two do not contain at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Evidenc The record for child #1 (start date 5/13/19) was last updated by a parent to confirm required information is up to date was 5/30/19. The record for child #2 (start date 10/19/20) was last updated by a parent to confirm required information is up to date was 2/9/20.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on review of six children’s records, two do not contain at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Evidenc The record for child #1 (start date 5/13/19) was last updated by a parent to confirm required information is up to date was 5/30/19. The record for child #2 (start date 10/19/20) was last updated by a parent to confirm required information is up to date was 2/9/20.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the diapering surface is not being cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence The diaper surface is not being cleaned with a solution of soap and water after each use. It is only being sprayed with an EPA approved disinfecting solution after each use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on review of medication, when an authorization for medication expires, the parent was not notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Evidence The medication authorization for child #3 expired 7/31/22. Medication was not disposed of and still in the medication box.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, a diaper cream was not labeled with the child’s name. Evidence A diaper cream located on the diaper changing table in the Discovery classroom was not labeled with a child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on review of four children’s records, one does not documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence The center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for child #1, who is under the age of two.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.