KinderCare Learning Centers #631

8VAC20-780-500-B

The diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children, and it shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #6 did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after changing a child?s diaper. At the time of the inspection, it was observed that the diaper-changing surface in one classroom had construction paper scraps placed on the diaper-changing mat.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

All staff who work directly with children shall have, within 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have current CPR certification documentation on file. CPR certifications for Staff #4 and Staff #5 expired four months ago.

8VAC20-780-550-D

Evacuation drills were not practiced monthly. The May 2025 evacuation drill was not practiced.

8VAC20-780-530-A

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 was alone with a group of seven preschool-aged children and did not have CPR and first aid certification documentation on file.

8VAC20-780-340-D

REPEAT VIOLATION Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff member #1 was alone with a group of children at the time of the inspection and did not meet the qualifications required for a lead teacher.

8VAC20-780-270-A

REPEAT VIOLATION Areas inside the center were not maintained in a safe condition. Chipped paint was observed in a preschool classroom, near the exit door and above the sink.

8VAC20-780-260-B

REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. At the time of the inspection, the center did not have documentation of a completed environmental sanitation inspection on file.

8VAC20-780-260-A

The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. At the time of the inspection, the center had no documentation of an annual fire inspection report.

8VAC20-780-240-I

REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include date of training. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2, both actively working at the center, did not have documentation of completed orientation on file.

8VAC20-780-240-A

Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. At the time of the inspection, Staff #2 did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

8VAC20-780-70

REPEAT VIOLATION The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Date of employment, and documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. At the time of the inspection, the dates of employment for Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not documented and were unknown to the Director. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1, who was actively working at the center, had documentation of only one completed reference verification on file. At the time of the inspection, Staff #2, who was actively working at the center, did not have documentation of two completed reference verifications on file.

8VAC20-780-60-A

REPEAT VIOLATION 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 #3, who has been enrolled for over 24 months, was missing a required annual update confirming that the child?s information was current.

8VAC20-780-40-L

The center shall inform all staff who work with children of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. At the time of the inspection, Staff #6, Staff #7, and Staff #8 were unaware that Child #4, who had been enrolled for over three months, had a documented food allergy with emergency medication on-site.

8VAC20-780-160-C

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #5?s updated background screening was overdue by three months at the time of the inspection and had not yet been completed.

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. At the time of the inspection, Child #5, who had been enrolled for twenty-five days, did not have an immunization record on file.

8VAC20-790-600-F

REPEAT VIOLATION Staff who work directly with children shall complete the department's health and safety update course At the time of the inspection, Staff #5?s required health and safety update training was four months overdue. Staff #4 had no documentation on file confirming completion of the 2025 annual health and safety update training.

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have current first aid certification documentation on file. First aid certifications for Staff #4 and Staff #5 expired four months ago.

8VAC20-790-600-F

Staff who work directly with children shall complete the departments health and safety update course. Staff #2 did not complete the department's health and safety update course for 2024.

8VAC20-780-510-L

Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A first aid kit was observed in a classroom cubby that had two packets of over the counter medication inside, that was not locked.

8VAC20-780-70

Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #5, who has been actively working at the center for the past 9 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 5 months, did not document the date of contact and signature of the person taking the references for two of their references.

8VAC20-780-520-B

The facility did not ensure that sunscreen was inaccessible to children under 5 years old. In the multi-age classroom, sunscreen was kept in cubbies, within reach of children.

8VAC20-780-340-D

Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #5, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of children during a time of the inspection. Staff #2 stated they are the lead teacher in the infant classroom, but they do not meet the lead teacher qualifications.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. In the two's room, there were two broken outlet covers.

8VAC20-780-280-B

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the multi-age classroom, petroleum jelly and bug spray were kept in cubbies, within reach of children.

8VAC20-780-270-A

REPEAT VIOLATION Areas inside of the center were not maintained in a safe condition. There were areas of chipped paint in four classrooms inspected.