KinderCare Learning Centers #301130

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

“The most recent central registry check for staff #6 was overdue by one month.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #6, Staff #7, and Staff #8 updated screening were due 7 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.

“Staff #5, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 8 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

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

“Staff #6 obtained 11 of the 16 required hours in 2025. Staff #7 obtained 14 of the 16 required hours in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“There were two ceiling tiles within the Preschool Room Bathroom that showed visible signs of black mold.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“The lead teacher qualifications for Staff #3 were not on file and was not established. Staff #3 was designated the lead teacher of the Preschool room and had 11 children and one assistant teacher during today’s inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used.

“The changing pad within the Infant A room was torn; exposing the padding underneath its surface. Thus, it was no longer nonabsorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“CPR recertification was overdue for Staff #5 by 11 months. CPR recertification was overdue for Staff #6 by 7 months.”

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

Current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“First Aid recertification was overdue for Staff #5 by 11 months. First Aid recertification was overdue for Staff #6 by 7 months.”

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

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

“A certificate of completion was not available for review for the department’s Annual Health and Safety Update training for 2025 for the following staff: Staff #2, #4, #5, and #6.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

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

“A certificates of completion for the Annual Health & Safety Update course 2024 were not available for review for Staff #1, and Staff #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

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

“The immunization page for Child #1 was expired by approximately 2 weeks, and the immunization page for Child #4 was expired by approximately 3 weeks.”

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 #3, who had been enrolled for approximately five months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“Staff #2 obtained 10.5 of the 16 required hours in 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

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 #5, was not available for review. Child #5 was in attendance on the date of inspection. 8 VAC 20-780-60.A.15 Documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age was not available for Child #1. Child #1 has been enrolled in the center approximately 4 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-400-C

“When used as a behavior guidance technique, time out must meet all requirements. Time out shall not be used with infants or toddlers. On the evening of 4/29/2025, Child #1, age 17 months, was placed in a crib for an unknown duration of time. Staff reported Child #1 was placed in the crib due to biting another child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-C. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Centers are required to maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of the occurrence. Staff reported Child #2 received a minor injury. The center could not locate the record of injury for Child #2 during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Immunization reports obtained for the child record must be signed by a physician, designee or official of a local health department. The immunizations in the record for Child #1 did not contain the signature of a physician, designee, or health department official.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3. From a complaint.

The center must require that the person enrolling the child present proof of the child’s identity and age. If the parent, guardian, or other person enrolling the child does not provide the information required within seven business days of initial attendance, the center shall immediately notify the local law-enforcement agency in its jurisdiction of such failure to provide the requested information.

“The center did not view proof of the child’s identity and age for Child #1 within seven business days of attendance and did not notify local law enforcement of failure to provide the requested information. Child #1, who was present on the day of inspection, had been attending the center for more than one month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Centers are required to maintain a record for each child enrolled containing all required information. The record for Child #1 did not contain employment information for one parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Staff are required to maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The CPR certification for Staff #5 expired 4 days ago.”

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

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Staff are required to maintain current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification for Staff #5 expired 4 days ago.”

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

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff are required to complete the department’s health and safety update course annually. The annual health and safety update course for Staff #3 is 10 months overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

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. A sworn statement for Staff #1, who has been employed for two months, was not available for review.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for two months, did not have a completed national criminal background check available for review.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for two months, did not have documentation of a central registry search requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not have documentation of a a sex offender registry check, and documentation of a search request of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for two months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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. The immunization documentation for Child #1 was obtained 3 weeks after Child #1 began attending the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB screening for Staff #2 was dated eleven months prior to date of employment. Staff #2 has been employed for 4 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #4 was due seven months ago and the updated screening for Staff #5 was due two months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Peeling paint was observed on a wall below the interior window, accessible to children in the Twos room. Chipped paint debris was visible on the floor below the area of peeling paint on the wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, centers must provide a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period which shall include all required elements. The menu posted in the center was two weeks old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-780-70

“Centers are required to maintain a record for each staff person which includes all required information. A staff record for Staff #1, who has been employed for two months, was not available for review. Staff reported information was stored electronically; however staff did not have access to the information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain for 2 of 5 children’s records reviewed, documentation that the child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of the child’s first date of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. Child #4 began attending the child day center on 7/8/2024. The physical examination in the record for Child #4 was dated 8/20/2024, more than 30 days following the child’s first date of attendance. 2. Child #5 began attending the child day center on 4/15/2024. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“Evidence: 1. Cracked concrete was observed under the basketball goal and near a shaded area with picnic tables on the playground. The cracked concrete created uneven surfaces. 2. Pieces of an infant mobile were observed laying on the ground creating a tripping hazard. 3. Multiple water tables were observed with dirty water. 5. Pieces of trash were observed throughout the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on record review, a written care plan 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 was not obtained for one child with a diagnosed food allergy.

“Evidence: 1. Child #4 was diagnosed with a food allergy. The record for Child #4 did not contain a written care plan.”

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

Based on record review, 1 of 5 children’s records reviewed did not contain all required information.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #4 did not contain the address for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The state of residence was provided for one emergency contact. The city of residence was provided for one emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review, 1 child record did not contain a written care plan 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: 1. Child #1 has a diagnosed food allergy. 2. The record for Child #1 did not contain a written care plan”

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

Based on record review, the center did not ensure 2 of 4 staff undergo background checks every five years.

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Repeat Violation Based on record review the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of attendance for 2 children.

“Evidence: 1. Child #4 began attending the center on 1/30/2023. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of immunizations received by Child #4. 2. Child #2 began attending the center on 1/3/2023.The center could not verify the child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health. The document provided was not in English.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Repeat violation Based on record review, 2 of 4 children’s records reviewed did not have documentation of a physical exam with 30 days of the child’s first day.

“Evidence: 1. Child #4 began attending the center on 1/30/2023. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. Child #3 began attending the center on 1/3/2023. The medical documentation in the record for Child #3 was not in English. The center could not verify completion of a physical exam as required based on documentation received.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots.

“Evidence: 1. Multiple occupied cots were observed closer than 12 inches apart in the 3year old and 4 year old classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

Based on observation, 1 of 6 cots observed did not consist of a top cover.

“Evidence: 1. One child was observed sleeping on a cot without a top cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Based on review of medications, medication was given to a child without written authorization from the parent.

“Evidence: 1. The medication authorization in the record for Child #6 expired on 8/4/2023. The medication was administered to the child on 9/18/2023, 9/20/2023, 9/25/2023, 9/27/2023, 10/02/2023, 10/04/2023, 10/11/2023, 10/16/2023, 10/23/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-B.

Repeat Violation Based on a review of medications, the center did not follow procedures regarding expired medication authorizations.

“Evidence: 1. The medication authorizations for two medications prescribed to Child #5 expired on 7/17/2023 and 7/23/2022. Medications were not picked up by the parent within 14 days or destroyed by the center. 2. Three medications prescribed to Child #2 expired on 8/2023, 2/2023, and 12/2021. The medications were not picked up by the parent or destroyed by the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Based on record review, 3 of 4 children’s records did not contain all required information.

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review, 2 of 4 staff reviewed did not obtain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of hire as required.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR. 2. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR.”

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

Based on record review, 2 of 4 staff reviewed did not obtain certification in first aid within 90 days of hire as required.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of current certification in first aid. 2. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of current certification in first aid.”

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

Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for 4 of 4 staff reviewed.

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

Based on record review the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations before the first date of attendance for one child.

“Evidence: 1. Child #3 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. The record for Child #3 does not contain documentation that the child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on record review, 1 of 5 children’s records reviewed did not have documentation of a physical exam with 30 days of the child’s first day.

“Evidence: 1. Child #3 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. The record for Child #3 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on record review, 3 of 4 staff members did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days prior to employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The results of the tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff #1 were dated 11/25/2022 2. Staff #2 began employment on 12/29/2022. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff #3 began employment on 2/6/2023. The tuberculosis screening results in the record for Staff #3 were dated 6/17/2022, more than 30 days prior to the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on record review, 1 of 4 staff reviewed did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 11/23/2022. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on record review, 1 of 4 staff reviewed did not complete orientation training within seven days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #4 began employment on 2/27/2023. The record for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of orientation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on record review, 1 of 5 children’s records reviewed did not contain documented confirmation that the child’s record is up to date.

“Evidence: 1. The most recent confirmation in the record for Child #2 (8/31/2020) was dated 7/27/2021.”

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

Based on review of medications, the center did not follow their procedures for administering long term medication.

“Evidence: 1. Staff has administered medication to Child #9. The medication authorization on record for the medication is dated 1/3/2023-7/2/2023. The medication authorization form was not signed by the physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Based on observation and record review, 1 medication reviewed was not labeled with the child’s name, dosage amount, and time to be given.

“Evidence: 1. One medication for Child #8 did not contain the child’s name, dosage amount, and time to be given.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Based on observation and record review, the center did not follow procedures regarding expired medication authorizations.

“Evidence: 1. The medication authorization for Child #7 expired on 6/30/2022. The medication expired 12/2022. Medication was not picked up by the parent within 14 days or destroyed by the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Based on record review, 2 of 5 children’s records reviewed did not contain all required documentation.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of the name and phone number of the second custodial parent’s place of employment. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the name and phone number of the child’s physician”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review, 1 of 6 staff records did not contain a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding 5 years, prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Documentation in the record for Staff #3 (date of employment 2/8/2022) indicated they resided in Washington D.C. in the preceding 5 years before employment. 2. The record for Staff #3 did not contain the results of a criminal history record check for Washington D.C.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review, 1 of 5children’s records did not contain documentation of immunizations for a child prior to the child’s first attendance.

“Evidence: 1. Child #5 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. 2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on record review, 1 of 5 children’s records did not contain documentation of a physical prior to or within 30 days of first attendance.

“Evidence: 1. Child #5 began attending the center on 9/19/2022. 2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on staff interview, behavioral guidance given by one staff was not constructive in nature, and age and stage appropriate. Evidence: 1.When discussing behavioral guidance provided by Staff #1 in the infant classroom, Staff #2 stated Staff #1 ?talks to them like they are big kids? 2.Staff #2 stated ?I do not care for how she verbally speaks to babies. She can be a little aggressive. Her voice was stern.? 3.Staff #3 stated Staff #1 would ?yell at them to stop instead of being proactive in the situation.?”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place.

“Evidence: 1. Medication was observed in a First Aid Kit bag, not locked, hanging on a hook in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

Based on record review, 2 of 5 children’s records did not contain all required information.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain Documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required by 8VAC20-780-420 E 3 2. The record for Child #5 did not contain documentation of a second emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review, 1 of 6 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

“Evidence: 1. Only one reference was located in the record for Staff #1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, 3 of 4 child records did not include all required information.

“Evidence: 1. The records for Child #2 and #4 did not contain the address for one parent’s place of employment. 2. The record for Child #3 did not contain the name of one parent’s place of employment.”

Rule 22VAC40-665-520-B-3.

Based on record review, 1 of 4 children’s records did not contain all required information.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain a phone number for one of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The same phone number was listed for both designated people to call in an emergency.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-60-A.