KinderCare Learning Center #1232

8VAC20-780-130-A

Center shall obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations before the child can attend. Child 3 did not have documentation of immunizations, and has been in care for over 13 months.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Each child shall have a separate record which contains the following: parent's annual review of emergency contact information and proof of identity. 1) Child 5's most recent annual review was 12/8/24 and Child 6's most recent annual review was 12/5/24. 2) Child 4 did not have documentation of proof of identity.

8VAC20-780-110-A

Provide documentation of a physical examination 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child 2 did not have documentation of a physical examination and has been in care for approximately 13 months.

8VAC20-780-280-B

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Room 3 had and unlocked lower cabinet with disinfectants, easily accessible to children.

8VAC20-780-550-P

The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: Date and time when parents were notified. 5 injury reports were reviewed and one was missing documentation of the date and time the parents were notified.

8VAC20-780-560-F

A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall: a. Be dated; b. Be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents; c. List any substituted food; and d. Be kept on file for one week at the center. The posted menu had veggies and lo mein for lunch, but the children were served turkey sandwiches and carrots.

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. There was a cracked upper fence board located near the climber on the older children playground. Children were not outside due to the inclement weather.

8VAC20-780-240-A

REPEAT VIOLATION. The Virginia Department of Education - sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff 1 and 2 did not complete the sponsored orientation course, and have been employed for more than 90 days.

8VAC20-780-560-G

When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Room 5 had formula for an child in care, but did not have a name on the formula, identifying the owner.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Room 2 had 1 uncovered electrical outlet by the children's handwashing sink, and 2 uncovered electrical outlets under the television.

8VAC20-780-280-B

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Room 1 had Febreeze, glass cleaner, sanitizer, and TB disinfectant accessible to children in an unlocked closet.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. Room 6 had peeling paint on the wall near the rear door. 2. Playground had a plastic bucket that was broken and had sharp edges. 3. Several nails sticking out of the fence boards, and fence posts, along the both playgrounds.

8VAC20-780-210-A

REPEAT VIOLATION. Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or equivalent, and meet one of the following. Staff 1, 2, and 3 did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1 and 2 did not take first aid training and have been employed for more than 90 days.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff 1 and 2 did not have CPR training, and have been employed for more than 90 days.

8VAC20-780-340-F

Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sign and sound supervision of staff. In Room 4 there was a child, under the age of 2 years, playing with a trash bag filled with garbage. There were two staff in the classroom, and both were on the other side of a half wall. Neither could see the child playing with the trash bag, and neither intervened.

8VAC20-780-550-G

Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-inplace, and lockdown drills that includes: Identity of the person conducting the drill; The date and time of the drill; The method used for notification of the drill; The number of staff participating; The number of children participating; Any special conditions simulated; The time it took to complete the drill; Problems encountered, if any; and For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions. The facility drill log only had documentation of the type of drill, the date and time, duration, number of children and staff participating, and an initial.

8VAC20-780-340-D

In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Staff 2 and Staff 3 were supervising children in Room 2 and neither were program leader qualified.

8VAC20-780-280-B

REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Room 3 was unlocked, and accessible to children and had an unlocked cabinet with Fabuloso, disinfectant spray, disinfectant concentrate, and restroom cleaner. Room 2 had an unlocked cabinet with TB disinfectant spray.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Room 4 had peeling paint accessible to children under the age of two, behind the trashcan.

8VAC20-780-210-A

REPEAT VIOLATION Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the following. Staff 3 did not have program leader qualifications, but was assigned and was working as a program leader for Room 2.

8VAC20-780-70

The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: reference checks. Staff 2 did not have documentation of a second reference check.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each enrolled which shall contain the following information: parent/guardian work name, number, and address Child 1 did not have work information for the second parent/guardian. Child 5 did not have work information for both parents/guardians.

8VAC20-780-130-E

REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child 3 is under the age of 2 years, and their last documented immunization was dated 5/20/2024.

8VAC20-780-240-A

The Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff 2 has been employed for over 1 year and Staff 3 has been employed for over 7 months, and neither have completed the VDOE sponsored orientation course.