Kids World Learning Center

8VAC20-780-500-B

Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a 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 trash can lid in the Two-Year-Old Classroom was broken, and on the floor. There were soiled diapers/pull-ups in the trash can.

8VAC20-780-270-A

REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. In the Pre-K classroom, rust was observed on the escutcheon around the water supply line and on the toilet paper holder in the girls? restroom. In the school-aged classroom, rust was observed on the wall-mounted support frame surrounding the sink.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Description: The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the toddler playground, two of the classroom doors, that lead to the playground, had chipped and peeling paint. The post on the gate was cracked and broken. Inside of the the green playhouse, the steering wheel was rusting and had peeling paint, and the green tunnel had multiple areas of splintering wood. On the preschool playground, two of the classroom doors, that lead to the playground, had chipped and peeling paint. The latch on the entrance gate was rusting. Chipped and peeling paint was identified on the following playground equipment: on the yellow steering wheel attached to red fire truck, on the steps and climbing bars on the green and tan playground equipment. On the school age playground, there was a broken gate with two exposing nails. One of the posts surrounding the basketball court was broken with pointy edges and the poles supporting the swing set had chipping paint.

8VAC20-780-340-A

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Child #1 was held by the hand and around the wrist for 24 minutes by Staff #1, requiring the child to stay near to the staff?s side without being able to engage in any activities. Child #1 can be seen in video footage trying to pull away from Staff #1. Complaint related: Yes

8VAC20-780-400-B

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflict. On April 16, 2025, Staff #1 held Child #1 by the hand and around the wrist for approximately 24 minutes as a form of behavior guidance. Child #1 can be seen on video footage trying to get free from Staff #1?s grasp. Complaint related: Yes

8VAC20-780-410-1

Physical punishment, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment. Video footage reviewed, showed on 04/16/2025 during naptime Staff #1 roughly pulls Child #1 by the shirt to her at the table where she was sitting; Staff #1 can be seen pulling Child #1 towards her by the shirt and gets very close in Child # 1?s face and starts speaking; Child #1 is pulled down by his arm to a sitting position on the floor. Child #1 turns around and tries to move away from Staff #1. Staff #1 then grabs Child #1 by the arm and slid him across the floor towards her. Staff #1 held Child #1 by the arm, wrist and forearm, without release for 24 minutes. Child #1 can be seen trying to pull away from Staff #1. Video footage reviewed, showed on 04/16/2025 during a transition time to outdoors, that Staff #1 pulled Child #1 by the hood to the back of the line where she was standing. Child #1 tries to get loose of Staff 1?s grasp. Staff #1 grabs on to Child #1 shirt and jacket and pulls him back and grabs his hand. Child #1 falls to the floor on his knees, and Staff #1 pulls Child#1 by the arm to a standing position. Complaint related: Yes

8VAC20-780-420-A

Before the child's first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing the following: Discipline policies including acceptable and unacceptable discipline measures. The handbook provided by the center does not list unacceptable discipline policies. It was confirmed by Staff #5 that no other policies have been provided to the parents. Complaint related: No