KinderCare Learning Centers #344

The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“An update to an immunization page for Child #1 (under the age of 2 years) was (3) months past due from the required date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

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

“A large hole was observed on the front of the closet door within the Pre-K Room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, complete the department’s annual health and safety update course.

“The most recent certificate of completion for the 3-hour Annual Health & Safety Update training that was on file for Staff #2 was for 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #3 updated screening was due six months ago. It is believed that it was done, but this documentation was not available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly labeled with the child’s name and dated.

“There was one food container and a bag of cookies in the Discovery Preschool classroom that were not labeled or dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position are to be checked prior to employment.

“The record for Staff #3, who has been employed for 24 years, did not contain documentation of education qualifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-160-C

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation of the playground areas, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1) Th general area of the playground did not contain enough mulch for it to be considered enough resilient surfacing. In some landing zones at the bottom of slides and fall zones areas, the ground could be observed where not enough mulch was present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on observation, center staff did not ensure to follow the center’s own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, children from the Four’s Room transitioned into the Three’s Room as they share the room for their scheduled rest period. When entering the room, no face-to-name procedure was conducted with the children from the Four’s Room. This procedure is established in the KinderCare’s policies and procedures for supervision of children and must happen at each threshold in the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that there be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, at least 3 cots in the Three’s Room and 4 cots in the Toddler’s Room were observed placed close next to each other, where at least 12 inches of space were not maintained in between them.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that children wash their hands before eating or drinking. Evidence: 1) In the School-age Room, Child #7 opened and began drinking from a juice pouch without washing their hands first.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-520-B

“Based on observation, when over-the-counter skin products are used were not kept inaccessible to children. 1) Bottles of bug spray and sunscreen for Child #1 and Child #2 were observed in the Two’s Room and for Child #3 in the Three’s Room that were stored in cubbies accessible to the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all requirements are met pertaining when food is brought from home. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, a prepared bottle of milk for Child #8 was observed not dated. 2) In the School-age Room, 9 lunchbags / backpacks were observed. 3 out of the 9 bags were checked and they contained food brought from home. None of the food was dated and labeled as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-560-M

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that children are not allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Evidence: 1) In the Toddler’s Room, Child #6 was observed walking while drinking milk from his bottle. 2) In the School-Age Room, Child #7 was observed walking while drinking from a juice pouch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-M.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 (start date 09/26/2022) did not contain the results of a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were maintained in a way that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, a staff member was cleaning the children’s bathrooms. The staff person had sprayed cleaning solution on the toilet seats and had left it there to soak. One of the bathrooms had been left unsupervised, leaving the cleaning agent accessible to children who might enter the bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, diaper ointment was kept in areas that were not inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, diaper cream was observed in the lower cabinet space under the changing table in the Discovery Preschool room. The doors to the cabinet space were not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Base on record review, children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The records for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody. 2) The record for Child #4 did not contain the address of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of negative tuberculosis (Tb) screening for each employee met all requirements. Evidence: 1) The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The Tb screening form in Staff #3’s record (start date 06/16/2022) was dated 1/10/2022, more than 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that employees obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years. Evidence: 1) A current Tb screening was due for Staff #2. The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #2 was dated 07/09/2020.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the light fixture in the girls’ bathroom was not working resulting in the bathroom not having proper illumination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview with staff, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) In the date of inspection, in the infant room, the lower compartment of the diaper changing table was not locked. Inside of this compartment, the inspector observed cleaning products and diaper creams. 2) One staff person in the room stated that the lock that they were using was broken.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on review of required posted documents, the center did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, inspection findings report that was posted was dated 01/27/2022. The most recent inspection of the facility was conducted on 06/06/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-2.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results are obtained every five years for employees. Evidence: 1) The most recent Central Registry search request results available in the record for Staff #3 were dated 01/24/2017.”

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

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years, in 1 out of 4 records reviewed. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the most recent immunization record on file for Child #4 (dob 08/14/2020) was dated 06/03/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on review of the center’s written record of children’s serious and minor injuries, 8 out of 8 reports reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) Upon review of a selection of 8 accident/incident reports from the months of March, April and May of 2022, 8 reports did not specify the time when parents were notified and 6 reports did not contain documentation on how parent was notified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, 2 out of 4 children’s records reviewed did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #2 did not contain work phone number and place of employment for a second parent who has custody, and the address for a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #4 did not contain the work phone number for one of the parents who has custody.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.