KinderCare Learning Centers #300874

Repeat Violation & Systemic Deficiency 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 #11, who had been attending for six months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

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

“Child #3 (12 months old), last documented immunization was over 8 months ago and overdue by 2 months. Child #4 (22 months old), last documented immunization was over 6 months ago and overdue by 2 weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Repeat Violation & Systemic Deficiency Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of Child #11, who had been enrolled for six months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“Five of six posts on the outside shade structure located on the playground had peeling paint. The door and door frame in Classroom #4 had peeling paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention.

“The center did not have written procedures for injury prevention.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-I.

Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially.

“The supplemental page from the most recent inspection on January 8, 2026, containing confidential information was posted on the wall in the lobby.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.

“The center did not have documentation of practicing a lockdown drill and Staff #1 stated it had not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

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.

“-The documented immunization record for Child #1 (enrolled over 7 months), was received two days after their start date. -The documented immunization record for Child #5 (enrolled over 1 and a half years), was received over 1 year after their start date. -The documented immunization record for Child #7 (enrolled over 2 years), was received over 2 years after their start date. -The documented immunization record for Child #8 (enrolled 5 months), was received 21 days after their start date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

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

“The immunization record for Child #1 (11 months old), was overdue by over 1 month. The immunization record for Child #3 (19 months old), was overdue by over 1 year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Repeat Violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“-There was no physical examination in the record of Child #4, who had been enrolled over 30 days. -The physical examination in the record for Child #5 (enrolled over 1 year), was not received until 1 year after their first day. -The physical examination in the record for Child #7 (enrolled over 2 years), was not received until 2 years after their first day.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“A spray bottle of adhesive remover, disinfectant, and multi-surface cleaner, were in an unlocked cabinet in Classroom #3. A bottle of disinfectant and multi-surface cleaner were also found hanging off of a shelf in the children’s bathroom in Classroom #6 and within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications.

“-Staff #1 and Staff #2 were responsible for Classroom #3 and did not meet lead teacher qualifications. -Staff #3 was alone and responsible for Classroom #2 and did not meet lead teacher qualifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Repeat Violation The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“Classroom #5, where children were present, did not contain an allergy list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine.

“Staff # 1 changed Child #1 and Child #2?s diaper and did not wash the children’s hands with soap and water or their own.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.

“-Staff #1 cleaned the diaper changing surface in Classroom #3 but did not sanitize the surface. -Classroom #6 did not have a storage system that meets the requirements for disposing diapers. Diapers were thrown away in the regular trash can without a lid next to the sink.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“A medication was kept in an unlocked cabinet below the diapering area in Classroom #2 and within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

The center shall ensure that diaper ointments or creams are kept inaccessible to children.

“Diaper creams and ointments were kept in an unlocked cabinet below the diapering area in Classroom #2 and accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #2 did not complete the department’s health and safety update course for the previous year.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/19/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

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

“The immunizations for Child #4, 16 months old, were overdue by 17 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of Child #5, who had been enrolled for 11 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

The center shall ensure that staff complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Staff #5, employed for over 7 months, did not complete orientation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

The center shall ensure that disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

“Classroom #2 had a plastic trash bag in the sink that contained a soiled diaper. Staff #6 stated that the diapers are disposed of in the sink before being thrown away later in the trashcan.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

The center shall ensure that the required first aid kit shall include more than one triangular bandage.

“The first aid kit contained one triangular bandage and Staff #7 stated the other one had been used previously and did not have another.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

The center shall ensure that a working, battery-operated radio is available.

“The center did not have a radio.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

The center shall ensure when food is brought from home it shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“A bottle containing milk from home for Child #5 was not labeled or dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

The center shall ensure that the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency for each staff member shall be kept at the center.

“The record for Staff #5, employed over 7 months, did not contain an emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #4, employed for more than 4 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history or sex offender check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

“The record for Child #7, 16 months old, last date of immunizations was over 7 months old and was overdue by one month. The record for Child #8, 11 months old, last date of immunizations was over 7 months old and was overdue by one month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Repeat Violation The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“The list in Classroom #3 was posted near the top of the cubbies in plain sight. The list in Classroom #4 and Classroom #9 contained sticky notes on top of the cover page identifying the names and allergies/dietary restrictions in that classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Two lunch containers in Classroom #5 were not labeled or dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely.

“Child #8, 11 months old, and Child #9, 12 months old, were observed in high chairs without the protective belt fastened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION: Based on record review, the center did not ensure a national fingerprint check was obtained prior to employment.

“Evidence: -Staff #1 (date of hire 3/11/24) did not have fingerprint check results until 6/28/24.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure a national fingerprint check was obtained prior to employment.

“Evidence: -Staff #2 (date of hire 6/13/24) did not have fingerprint check results until 6/20/24. -Staff #5 (date of hire 6/4/24) did not have fingerprint check results until 6/11/24. -Staff #6 (date of hire 6/17/24) did not have fingerprint check results until 7/31/24.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure a central registry request was submitted prior to employment.

“Evidence: -The central registry request was not submitted for Staff #1 (date of hire 9/6/23) until 7/22/24. -The central registry request was not submitted for Staff #6 (date of hire 6/17/24) until 7/19/24.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations before a child attends.

“Evidence: Child #1 (date of enrollment 2/26/24) does not have record of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of tuberculosis screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.

“Evidence: -Staff #2 (date of hire 6/13/24) had a TB test completed on 7/30/24.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

“Evidence: -Peeling paint was located on the back door and windowsill in the Pre-K classroom. -Peeling paint was located along the window trim in the Preschool B classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on interview, the center did not ensure injury prevention procedures were updated at least annually.

“Evidence: The center director stated they have not done a review annually of injuries or update the injury prevention procedures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure a current written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was kept confidential in each room.

“Evidence: -The allergies and dietary restrictions in the Preschool A classroom were visible on sticky notes posted in the classroom. -The names of children and their allergies were written on a piece of yellow paper and posted to the outside of a cabinet in the Infant B classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on document review and interview, the center did not obtain written parent authorization for diaper ointment.

“Evidence: -The written authorization for Child #5 expired on 5/24/23. -The written authorization for Child #6 expired on 4/12/24. -The written authorization for Child #7 expired on 4/16/24.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Based on document review, the center did not have an emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility for emergencies.

“Evidence: The emergency plan contained an outdated staff list and information of those who were no longer employed at the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-A.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain the required information for children’s records.

“Evidence: The files for Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/13/23), Child #4 (date of enrollment 9/5/23), and Child #5 (date of enrollment 5/22/23), do not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

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

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain shall obtain documentation of immunizations by the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 1’s first day of attendance was 3/4/24. Child # 1’s immunization records were not obtained by the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain acceptable forms of documentation for a Tuberculosis (TB) screening for an employee. Evidence: 1. The TB screening for Staff # 3 contained the date of the TB screening and notes about the questions that Staff # 3 answered related to the screening. 2. The screening form did not indicate whether or not the employee had a negative TB reading.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-B.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on records review, staff did not complete orientation training within 7 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2’s first day of employment was 1/2/24. 2. Staff # 2’s record did not contain of any documentation to show that Staff # 2 had completed orientation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not maintain in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Cleaning spray bottles were stored in a cupboard in the Transitional Kindergarten (4-5 yrs. old) classroom. 2. The cupboard was not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

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

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain a complete Sworn Disclosure Statement (SDS) for an employee prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s first day of employment was 2/20/23. 2. Staff # 1’s SDS has not been obtained to this date.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat Violation Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a central registry search for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s first day of employment was 2/20/23. 2. Staff # 1’s central registry results have not been obtained to this date.”

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

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Repeat Violation Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations prior to the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child # 1’s first day of attendance was 3/7/22. 2. Child # 2’s first day of attendance was 8/9/23. 3. Immunization records were not obtained for both children to this date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical exam for each child in care, within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child # 2’s first day of attendance was 8/9/23. Documentation of the physical exam for Child # 2 has not been obtained to this date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain acceptable forms of documentation for a Tuberculosis (TB) screening for an employee. Evidence: The TB screening for Staff # 1 was a print out, and did not include the date of the test and the physician’s signature.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-B.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain Tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2’s most recent TB screening was completed on 12/14/19. 2. Staff # 3’s most recent TB screening was completed on 4/15/21. 3. TB screenings are only valid for 2 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not maintain in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Cleaning spray bottles were stored in a cupboard in the Pre-K (4 yrs. old) classroom. The cupboard did not have a lock and could be opened by the children. 2. Cleaning spray bottles were sitting on shelves in the TK (4-5 yrs. old) and Pre-K (4 yrs. old) classroom. The bottles were within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-380-A-2

“Based on staff interview, sleep or rest time was not being offered to children with the center operating for more than 5 hours. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 stated that the children in the TK classroom (4 -5 years old) were getting ready for Kindergarten, and were not being offered nap time to sleep and/or rest. 2. Staff # 1 also stated that the parents of these children are aware that they are not being offered nap time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-380-A-2.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, medications were not stored in a locked place preventing access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K (4 yrs. old) classroom, an emergency medication was stored in a broken safety sac in a backpack. 2. The backpack was sitting on a table by the back door, and was accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on records review, the center did not maintain a complete record for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1. Child # 2’s record was missing documentation of the verification of proof of identity, the signed parental agreement and a complete allergy action plan for food allergies that were listed in Child # 2’s record. 2. Annual updates of were not completed and documented for Child # 3 and Child # 4’s records.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on records review, staff working directly with children did not complete the health and safety update course annually. Evidence: Staff # 1’s health and safety course was not updated annually, and was last completed on 2/20/20.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“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. Evidence: 1. Child # 2’s date of birth is 9/7/21. 2. Child # 2’s most recent documentation of immunization was dated 4/8/22. Additional immunization records were not obtained 6 months from that date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not maintain in locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Cleaning spray bottles were stored in cupboards in the Preschool (3-year old) classroom and the 4’s classroom. 2. The doors to both cupboards had a safety lock which unlocked as soon as the doors to the cupboards were opened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on records review, the ratio of 1 staff to 5 children was not maintained in a classroom with children ranging from 16 months to 24 months. Evidence: 1. The Child Supervision Record (CSR) dated 1/4/23 for the Toddler room showed that there was only one staff present from 7:49 am to 8:30 am with 6 children. 2. The toddler room has children from 16 months to 24 months of age; and the ratio of 1 staff to 5 children was not maintained during the time mentioned above.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

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

8VAC20-780-400-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results of a central registry search for an employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s first day of employment was 5/23/22. 2. Staff # 3 stated that the form was mailed but the results have not been received yet. 3. There was no written documentation of any follow up related to the delayed search results.”

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

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain shall obtain documentation of immunizations the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 2’s first day of attendance was 3/7/22. Child # 2’s immunization records were not obtained by the center to this date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain shall obtain documentation of immunizations the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child # 2’s first day of attendance was 3/7/22. Child # 2’s immunization records were not obtained by the center to this date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child # 1’s record only had initial immunization records from March 2020. Additional immunizations records were not obtained after that date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening from each employee by the first date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s first day of employment was 5/23/22. Documentation of a negative TB screening has not been obtained to this date. 2. Staff # 2’s first day of employment was 6/2/22. Staff # 2’s TB screening was dated 6/19/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-570-I

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the center did not maintain a one-day’s emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care. Evidence: Only 1 of 4 children in the infant classroom using breastmilk and/or formula had a one day emergency supply of commercial formula.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-I.

8VAC20-780-80-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-350-L

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-L. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation, occupied cots were not 12 inches apart. Evidence: On 3/3/22, there were three occupied cots by the windows in the Preschool (3 yrs old) classroom that were not 12 inches apart.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E. From a complaint.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review, staff did not complete the Virginia Health and Safety Update training annually. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 last completed the health and safety update training on 3/22/19. 2. Staff # 2 last completed the health and safety update training on 12/18/20.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

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. Evidence: 1. Child # 1’s date of birth is 7/6/20. 2. Child # 1’s most recent documentation of immunization was dated 2/2021. Additional immunization records were not obtained after that date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.