KinderCare Learning Centers at Burke Lake Road #805

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

“The gate leading off the playground was not maintained in a way to prevent children from opening it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“Under the supervision of Staff #1, Child A was able to open the gate on the playground and exit. Staff #1 did not ensure the child’s care, protection and guidance as the child left school property.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

The maximum group size limitations specified in Table 1 shall be followed whenever children are in care.

“2 classes were on the playground, each requiring a 1:10 ratio. When Staff #1 left the playground gate, to follow Child A, 19 children were left on the playground with Staff #2. Staff #2 was left out of ratio.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-A.

Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“During a medical emergency, Staff A left the classroom to seek assistance, leaving ten 4 and 5 year old children alone in the classroom, out of sight and sound supervision, for approximately 30 seconds.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, outside equipment was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1 tricycle was missing a foot pedal.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: Cleaning products were kept in a unlocked cabinet. The cabinet was not accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, diaper ointment or cream was accessible to children. Evidence: A bin of diaper ointments and creams was on the back of a toilet, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review, the center did not maintain a written record for children’s serious and minor injuries to include any future action to prevent reoccurrence of injury. Evidence: 4 out of 5 injury reports reviewed did not have future action to prevent reoccurrence. The centers forms did not include a place for this information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

63.2-1509-A

Rule 63.2-1509-A.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-410-1

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review, each staff does not have current first aid certification within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #7 (date of hire: 2/7/2023) does not have current first aid certification.”

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

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review and interview, employees did not complete subsequent background checks every five years. Evidence: Staff #6’s fingerprint background check is dated 5/21/2018. The program director confirmed that the staff person had not yet obtained a repeat fingerprint background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment in the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The light in the boys bathroom of the transitional kindergarten classroom does not work. The bathroom is completely dark.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-370-1

“Based on observation, sleep requirements were not followed. Evidence: Child #7 (11 months) was not laid on their back to rest. The caregiver laid the child on their tummy and began patting the child’s back to put them to sleep.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-370-1.

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the centers followed it’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Evidence: Emergency medication for Child #9 was observed in the transitional kindergarten classroom. The medication expired 5/10/2023. The program director stated that the medication should have been returned to the family to avoid unintentionally administering expired medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, hand washing requirements were not met. Evidence: A staff member in the toddler classroom was observed changing a child’s diaper. After the diaper change was complete, the child was placed on the floor and returned to participate in circle time. The teacher logged the diaper change on the classroom tablet and joined the group for circle time. The child’s hands were not washing and the teacher did not wash their hands after the diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Emergency medication for Child #8 was located in a backpack hanging in the pre-k classroom. The medication was in a bag that was not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, infant bottles were not dated. Evidence: Four bottles labeled for Child #6 were observed in the infant room refrigerator. The bottles did not contain today’s date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Staff #7’s record did not contain the name, address and phone number of an individual to be contacted in case of an emergency.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation, each restroom provided for children did not contain all required supplies. Evidence: The children’s bathroom in the Discovery Preschool classroom did not contain toilet paper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Child #4’s emergency medication was stored in a backpack in the child’s classroom. The medication was inside of a safety bag, however the lock on the bag was missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on interview, the center has not obtained a written care plan for each child with a 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 #3’s physical exam documents a diagnosed food allergy. The program director confirmed that they have not obtained an allergy care plan for the child.”

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

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review and interview, all staff do not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (date of hire: 11/15/2021) does not have a current CPR certification. The program director confirmed that this staff person has not yet completed their certification.”

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

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review and interview, all staff do not have current certification in first aid within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (date of hire: 11/15/2021) does not have a current first aid certification. The program director confirmed that this staff person has not yet completed their certification.”

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

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Based on observation, medication was not labeled with a child’s name. Evidence: Child #7 has emergency medication kept on site. One of the two medications for Child #7 was not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.