KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS-COLLEGE PARK

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records are required to contain documentation to demonstrate that Staff possess the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The center’s record did not contain information the demonstrated Staff A who is listed as a program leader and was working in this capacity, had the education, certification, and experience for the position of Program Leader.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to working alone with children. Staff D did not have documentation of having an orientation prior to working with children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. A child in the pre-k room was observed on a cot during the designated rest time with no bottom cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Roughly handling children is a forbidden action. On 09/02/2025 at approximately 5:15pm Staff A used rough handling to discipline 3 year-old Child #1 by grabbing them by the arm to make them sit on the playground bench. Pictures and 3 witnesses confirmed the child’s arm had a large red mark.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #3 did not have documentation of having completed the required 10 hour orientation sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The exterior wooden paneling in the children’s play area had chipping paint, 2 protruding screws and 1 protruding nail exposed and in reach of children. In the infant room one of the cribs had a mattress sheet with a whole in it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. The playground’s composite play structure did not have the minimum required 9” of resilient surfacing in the equipment’s fall zones. There was about 4 inches of mulch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

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. Staff in the toddler room did not dispose of a child’s soiled diaper in the foot operated trash can, rather the soiled diaper was laid next to the child and his clean clothes on the table until she was finished.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-70

“Each staff record shall have all required components in the record. Staff #3 did not have documentation in the record of her title or hire date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Staff C, who has been employed since October, did not have documentation of having received an orientation as outlined in subsection C of Standard 240-Staff Orientation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

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

“Staff D did not have documentation of having completed the 16 hours of annual training for 2004.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

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

“There was peeling paint throughout the center on thresholds and wall borders in reach of children. There was pieces of peeled paint on the floor in front of the hallway bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Threats such as verbal remarks which are demeaning to the child are forbidden.

“Three staff witnesses reported another staff called a year-old curse words that are considered derogatory and threatened to beat the child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-6.

Based on a record review the center did not ensure the current immunization record form was signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.

“Evidence: Child #2 did not have an immunization record that was signed by the physician and did not indicate if the child had been adequately immunized.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

Based on observation and measurement the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99.

“Evidence: The center had 2 composite play structures on their playground, requiring at least 9 inches deep of resilient surfacing at least 6 feet around the structure. The preschool playground had approximately 6 inches deep and the school-age playground had approximately 5 inches deep of wood chips as the resilient surfacing in the fall zones.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-580-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all vehicles used for transportation of children met all the requirements. Evidence: One of the center’s vans had an expired license plate date 04/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each enrolled child. Evidence: Child #2 did not have documentation of 2 complete emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks to include a central registry check within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #1, hired 07/19/2022 did not have documentation of having the results of central registry check.”

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

8VAC20-780-260-B

“(Repeat Violation) Based on record review the center did not ensure the center had an annual inspection from the health department. Evidence: The last health inspection conducted at the center was dated 02/07/2022. The director confirmed it was the last inspection by looking it up on the health department’s website.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-440-J

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all the space requirements for cribs were met. Evidence: There were 3 babies observed sleeping in cribs. None of the 3 cribs had at least 12 inches of space between all sides of the crib and one of the cribs did not have at least 30 inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-J.

Based on observation the center did not ensure during the designated rest period, the children’s cots consisted of a top and bottom cover.

“Evidence: In the twos classroom there were 8 children observed napping with no bottom cover. The Staff confirmed that they did not have any sheets to put on the cots. The director confirmed the center did not have enough sheets to cover the cots.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on interviews and a record review the center did not ensure actions that are forbidden are not used with children in care.

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

Based on a record review and interview, the center did not ensure annual approval from the health department.

“Evidence: The center did not have documentation of an annual health inspection. Management confirmed the center had not had a health inspection in over a year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment were maintained in a safe condition.

“Evidence: One of the toilet seats in the girl’s bathroom was peeling and stained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.

“Evidence: 1. In the 2 year-old room there was an unlocked bottle of disinfectant spray in the changing area. 2. In the school-age and the 3 year-old classroom, the supply cabinet was unlocked and contained a bottle of disinfectant spray.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation the center did not ensure all required items were in the first aid kits.

“Evidence: The center did not have the following items in their first aid kit: antiseptic or a thermometer.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all non medical emergency supplies were available. Evidence: The center did not have a working radio.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

Based on a record review and interviews the center did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they are always ensuring their care protection and guidance.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on interviews and a record review the center did not ensure all children under 10 years were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Evidence: On 05/23/2023 a 2 year-old child #1 was left on the playground unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes. A staff member from a separate class heard crying coming from the playground when she discovered child #2 outside with no staff supervision.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Based on a record review and interviews the center did not ensure when Children 10 years of age and older shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Evidence: During the inspection at approximately 3:00pm, Staff #5 sent child #2 to the water fountain located outside of the classroom. Instead of returning to his classroom, child #2 walked down the hallway to the front office without any staff supervision. He knocked on the window of the office and attempted to enter the staff lounge/storage room before he was discovered by the program director who returned him to his classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-G.

Based on a record review and interviews the center did not ensure the center’s activities were maintained in compliance with these standards and the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Based on observation the center did not ensure staff interacted with children and one another to provide needed help comfort and support to the children in care.

“Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed during diapering and the transition from lunch to nap. 1. Some of the children were observed walking on cots, crying and making loud noises. 2. Neither staff member verbally interacted with the children or each other. 3. Neither staff member was observed comforting any of the crying children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-A.

Based on observation the center did not ensure children were not roughly handled.

“Evidence: In the 2 year-old room, Staff #1 was observed abruptly picking children up. roughly placing them on and off the changing table during diapering.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure handwashing requirements were met. Evidence: Staff #1 did not wash her hands before or after changing children’s diapers or handing food or the children’s hands after diapering. 1. Staff #1 was observed changing multiple children’s diapers wearing the same pair of gloves between changes. 2. With the same gloves worn during diaper changes, Staff #1 handled plates of food in the classroom and opened cabinets. The gloves were not removed and hands were not washed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The kitchen located in the main hallway of the daycare, had the door propped wide open. There were 4 large chopping knives in the sink caddy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-G

“Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their content. Evidence: 1. On the playground there was unlocked supply shed against the wall of the building. Inside there were 2 spray bottles containing a liquid substance, one yellow and the other green. Neither bottle wads labeled to identify the contents inside the spray bottles.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

Based on observation the center did not ensure cribs met all requirements.

“Evidence: In the infant room a baby was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have least 12 inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs and Thirty inches of space between service sides of occupied cribs and other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. There was furniture in between a row of cribs.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-J.

Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99.

“Evidence: 1. On 08/23/2022 a 5 year-old child fell from one of the play structures onto the playground surfacing. The surfacing measured around 3 inches, where 6 inches is required. 2. On 09/01/2022 the center had around 3 inches of resilient surfacing underneath the slide closest to the building. Six inches is required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observation and interviews the center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance of children when staff are supervising them.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. There was peeling paint on the door of the 3 year-old, school-age classroom and the pre-school classroom door. 2. One of the toilets had no water and the base had signs of corrosion around it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The supply cabinet in the school-age room was unlocked. It contained a gallon of UV protector and a can of bathroom cleaner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation the center did not have all required supplies for the restrooms. Evidence: At around 9:00am the bathrooms did not have paper towels.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: The 2 composite playground structures did not have the required resilient surfacing. The mulch in the fall zones was about 3 inches and grass and weeds were growing above the surfacing. Six inches is required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-580-I

“Based on observation and record review, the center did not ensure all requirements were met before leaving for a field trip. Evidence: During the inspection a group of children left the building for a field trip. There was not a schedule of the trip’s events and locations posted and visible at the center. The filed trip calendar located at the front desk did not have a field trip scheduled that day.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-I.

22VAC40-185-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the center were maintained in a safe condition: Evidence: The window sills throughout the building had peeling paint.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-270-A.

22VAC40-185-440-E

“Based on observation the center did not ensure there was a t least 12 inches of space between occupied cribs. Evidence: A baby was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 12 inches of space on the non-service side. A crib that used as storage was next to the crib with the sleeping infant.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-440-E.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the main girl’s bathroom, there was a tile around or about 2” that was missing from the ceiling, rust under one of the toilets and peeling paint on the stalls. 2. In the main boy’s bathroom, there was rust on the metal stalls and peeling paint.”

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

22.1-289.036-B-3

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required repeat background checks 5 years after the last one. Evidence: Staff #2’s central registry check was dated 04/14/2016.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-3.