KinderCare Learning Center #995

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff B’s sworn statement, was not dated prior to the first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff B’s completed national fingerprint search was dated 3 days after the first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Repeat Violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of enrollment or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical for Child #2, who had been attending for 7 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment, and that shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff B’s negative screening result was dated 7 days after the first day of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff A’s negative screening results were overdue by 10 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-240-C

“Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include facility specific topics. Staff B’s orientation did not include training in: Emergency preparedness training, Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, prevention of shaken bay syndrome and abusive head trauma, prevention and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-C.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. A staff member in Room #1 did not wash their hands after completing a diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“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. A staff member was observed using their hand to open the foot operated disposal container.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-580-B

“Repeat Violation Any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and should be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of children. Two vehicles used for transportation of children, had inspection’s that expired in April 2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan is required 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. Child #8, who has a diagnosed food allergy documented on their 7/16/2026 physical, did not have a written care plan in their file.”

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

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall, annually complete the department’s health and safety update course. Staff A did not complete the annual health and safety update course in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1 is currently working and has a completed national criminal background check dated 11 days after their first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-780-130-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 #4, who had been attending for 7 months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“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 #2, who had been enrolled for two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #1 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 2 months after their first day of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1 who have been actively working at the center for the past 3 months, did not have completed reference verifications on file with date of contact, signature of person who completed the reference check, and the relationship of reference for Staff #1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“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 A and Child B diaper in the two year old room and did not wash the Child A and Child B hands with soap and water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #1 did not clean the diaper and sanitize the diaper changing surface after chaning after changing Child A and Child B diaper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-580-B

“The vehicle should meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and should be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of children. Two vans used for transportation of children inspection expired in December 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

Repeat Violation

“Based on observation of the Pre-K classroom, staff were supervising children and did always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. The two assigned staff members in the classroom stated 18 children were in the classroom. Inspector was in the classroom approximately 3 to 4 minutes observing the classroom and there were 20 children. When it was time for the children to transition outside, staff member 1 counted 20 children touching each child’s head.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation in the infant classroom, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff member 1 was observed changing an infant child’s diaper and did not wash their hands with soap and running water after the diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff records review, 2 of 2 records, the center did not obtain required documentation of central registry results and sworn disclosure statement for staff. 1. Staff #1 date of employment 3/28/2022, did not have central registry results in record available for review. 2. Staff #2 date of employment 5/31/2022, did not have sworn disclosure statement in record available for review.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff records review, 2 of 2 records, the center did not obtain documentation each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of employment 5/31/2022) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation and interviews, the center did not ensure each restroom area provided for children had toiles that are flushable. Evidence: 1. In the preschool bathroom, toilets were operable and flushable for access to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on staff interviews and documentation, the staff supervising children did not ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. On February 9, 2023, Child B (18-month-old) was not attended to by Staff #2 in a nurturing and appropriate manner. Staff #2 did not include Child B in developmental learning activities with other children seated at the table in the classroom. Staff #2 did not engage in conversation with Child B during the activity.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on staff interviews and documents, children under 10 years of age should always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On around March 31, 2022, Child A (2-year-old) was left the classroom unattended and walked out the classroom. It could not be determined how long the Child A was in the bathroom unattended and unsupervised. 2. Staff #1 acknowledge through written statements and interviews; a Child A was left in the classroom unattended.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-410-4

“Based on staff interviews and documentation, the staff separated child from group so that the child is away from hearing and vision of a staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 separated Child B (18-month-old) from group of children in a strapped seated in chair and when in engaged in developmental learning activities.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-4. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain documentation that staff member have at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 4/14/2008) tuberculosis screening expired on 7/27/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the classrooms, the center areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the classroom for two and three year old children, the toilets in the classroom had protruding nails that did not have caps to cover the nails. 2. Seven mini blocks in the toy area had rips in the corner. 3. In the school-age classroom, the red couch had tears on the side.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Evidence: 1. Based on observation in the classroom of Preschoolers, the toilet seat was chipped and with no toilet lid. Wet and soiled tissue were in the corners of the wall and red stains on the floor. 2. Based on observation, a changing pad had visible tears.

“Evidence: 1. Director will discuss with staff to follow cleaning checklist. Closing staff will help assist with bathroom cleaning. A work order has been sent to maintenance for repairs. 2.Changing pad was observed with tears in the waterproof cover.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-270-A.

22VAC40-185-510-N

“Evidence: 1. Child #1 over-the-counter mediation expired in April 2022. 2. Child #6 over-the-counter medication expired in September 2021.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-510-N.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of records, one staff record does not contain documentation of a Sworn Disclosure statement (SDS) that discloses any out of state residency in the past 5 years. Evidence: The Sworn Disclosure Statement on file, is an outdated form and does not list any out of state residency within the past 5 years. This information is not documented anywhere in the staff file that was provided for review. (Staff A)”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B. From a complaint.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of records, one staff record does not contain documentation of a completed Central Registry Search ( CPS ) within 30 days of employment. Evidence: - Staff A (Date of Hire; 9/7/2021) doe not have a completed CPS search result on file. No documentation was provided to show that the form was mailed off within 7 business days or that any follow up with the Office of Background Investigations (OBI) was conducted to locate the results after 30 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on a review of records, one record does not contain documentation of meeting Program leader qualifications. Evidence: Staff A’s record does not contain documentation of education and experience to meet Program leader qualifications. The application on file lists an Associates degree; however, there is no date of completion listed and no diploma on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-350-Q

“Based on multiple staff statements, children have been temporarily reassigned to another group in order to maintain ratios. Evidence: 12/20/2021 - A child was moved to the School Age room from the Preschool room to maintain ratios. The child was moved when there was another staff person available to go into the room.”

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

8VAC20-780-50-B

“Based on a review of records, one staff record was not available for review. Evidence: One staff record could not be located during the investigation. The facility was given until 5:00 PM on 12/20/2021 to produce the record for review. The staff record was not submitted until 12/22/2021. (Staff A)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-B. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of records, staff records do not contain documentation of all required components. Evidence: 2 staff records were reviewed. Missing information includes: *Verification of age (Staff A) 1.Documentation of education and experience (Staff A, B) 2. Documentation of references; * References may not be related by blood or marriage. 1 reference is listed as “Father” (Staff A). * One reference form is blank. Second reference form is not signed and dated by the person conducting the reference check. (Staff B) 3. Date of Hire (Staff B)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70. From a complaint.