KinderCare Learning Centers at Sterling Park

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 #1, has been attending the center for two days and the center obtained immunization documentation after child’s first day of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain required information.

“The center did not have a record with required information for child #1, who has attended for at least two days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Annual

“Environmental Sanitation report was completed over a year ago 3/2025”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually.

“Injury prevention procedures were not reviewed in the past year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.

“Staff did not request, at least annually, parent confirmation of the required information in records for child #1 and child #2.”

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

REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the addresses of two designated people to contact in an emergency if parents cannot be reached.

“The record for child #1 did not contain the addresses of two designated people to contact in an emergency if parents cannot be reached. The record for child #2 did not contain documentation verifying child’s age and identity.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“1. On 5/20/2026 at approximately 2:00pm staff #1 fed a 6 month old child, child #1, another child’s bottle containing breast milk. Approximately 1 oz was consumed. 2. Staff #2 observed staff #1 feeding incorrect bottle an notified staff #1 immediately. 3. Staff #1 stated that bottle was dated and labeled correctly, and they did not follow name to face protocol for bottle feeding.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for Staff #4, who is currently working, was dated two days after their first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

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

“The center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for children under the age of two years, every six months. Child #1 (over due by 6 months) and child #3 (overdue by 1 year), both children were in care during this time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all required information.

“The record for child #4 did not contain the addresses of two designated people to contact in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #4 did not contain names of persons authorized to pick up the child. The record for child #3 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

“No documentation that Staff #1 has obtained required 16 hours of training annually 2024-2025. Staff #1 has been employed at the center for over a year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes the number of staff participating.

“Drill records did not include number of staff participating.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent sworn statement or affirmation for staff #2 was overdue by 29 days and completed during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1. From a complaint.

When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be dated and posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents.

“The menu posted 7/21/2025 was for the week of 7/14-18.”

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

Before leaving on a field trip, a schedule of the trip’s events and locations shall be posted and visible at the center site.

“The centers 7/17/2025 field trip form for did not have date, location or scheduled departure or return times.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-I. From a complaint.

Parental permission for transportation and field trips shall be secured before the scheduled activity.

“Parental permission for transportation and field trip 7/17/2025 was not documented for 7 out of 28 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-L. From a complaint.

Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff#1, #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of complete the department’s health and safety update in 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

REPEAT VIOLATION Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Staff #1, #3, #4 and #5 had no hours, staff#2 had 3 hours, of training documented in 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“The date of last fire inspection provided was 1/13/2023, over two years ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water and sewage.

“The center did not provide the inspector annual approval from the health department for water and sewage.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually.

“No documentation of injury prevention plan review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Parents shall be provided at least semiannually in writing information on their child’s development, behavior, adjustment, and needs.”

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

When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed.

“Medication for Child #8 was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 60 days ago. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

The emergency preparedness plan shall contain procedural components for plan review and update.

“The emergency preparedness plan had not been reviewed, at least since August 2024 and contained out of date information including evacuation location, center’s emergency contact person and phone number.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-B.

REPEAT VIOLATION Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.

“The center did not have documentation of lockdown drill being practiced.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child #7, enrolled for 21 months, was missing the name, address and phone number of a second person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and the name of second person authorized to pick up the child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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’s record did not contain immunization record. Child has been attending the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1, #2 and #3 had 14 hours of ongoing training documented over the past 12 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

8VAC20-780-245-L

“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. No record of at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children was available at inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The center was not able to provide the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-260-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water, sewage and food service. The center did not provide the inspector annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water, sewage and food service.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Pealing and chipping paint on window sills measuring 3-4 inches in 2 year old and 16-24 month old classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Children #1, #2, #4 and #5 have been attending for over a year, no evidence that the children’s records are up to date. Date of last review Child #1: 8/2022, Child #2: 8/2022, Child #4: 2/2023, Child #5:12/2022”

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

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. No record of Shelter in Place Drill since 8/7/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.

“No record of lockdown drill since 10/11/2023”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes the number of staff participating. Emergency evacuation drills 4/2024-10/2024 did not document number of staff participating.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all of the required information.

“Child #3’s record did not contain name, address or phone number of a second person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center did not have a physical exam for a child prior to or within 30 days of first day of attendance. Evidence: No physical exam in record for Child #4. (First Day 4/19/2023)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on observation and interview, an annual health inspection was not conducted. Evidence: 1. Last fire inspection dated 1/13/23 2. Director stated one was requested, but not scheduled or completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on observation and interview, no annual health inspection was completed. Evidence: No health inspection found on site or on line.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-40-G

“Based on record review, the center did not document proof of child identity and age as required in 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Child #1’s record did not have documentation regarding person and date proof of identity and age was presented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and interview, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: No identifying system in place for cots in 2:5 classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over-the counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 3 children’s diaper cream ointments had expired 2/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on record review and interview there was not one staff in each classroom with CPR and First Aid certification. Evidence: 1. Staff #4/Lead teacher was the only teacher in the classroom and no CPR/First Aid certification was in file. 2. Staff #4 could not present documentation of CPR/1st Aid certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on review of documentation, evacuation drills did not contain all required information. Evidence: Evacuation drills Jan-March 2024 did not include number of staff who were present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, refrigerated bottles were not labeled with the date, with more than one infant in care. Evidence: Four infant bottles in the refrigerator were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-580-B

“Based on observation a vehicle used by the center did not meet all of the requirements. Evidence: One van used by the center did not have a current state inspection sticker, Inspection sticker expired 10/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

Based on record review and interview, a staff member did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #1’s (DOH: 9/20/2022) record did not contain the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation training required within 90 calendar days of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on observation, areas of the center, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1.In the PreK classroom, a small area of peeling paint, approximately 2 inches long, was observed above the cubbies and a larger area of peeling paint, approximately 5 inches long, was observed next to the vent by the block area. 2.In the Two’s classroom a small area of peeling paint, approximately 2 inches long, was observed on the ledge of the window sill and two screws were observed protruding from the wall by the storage closet door.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“Evidence: In the PreK classroom a spray bottle of a multipurpose cleaner was observed unlocked in an upper cabinet above the classroom’s sink.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain a central registry check for a staff member within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #3’s record did not contain a central registry check. The staff member was hired on 2/2/2022.”

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

Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two years.

“Evidence: Child #2’s record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 7/30/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: In the PreK classroom a broken light switch was observed next to the classroom’s main door.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.