Kindercare Learning Center

Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed climbing equipment to have a slippery climbing surfaces and thinning areas of the rubber cushioning which is not enough to absorb falls. Staff stated there are incidents when children would slip from the structure and land on their faces. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 staff were missing Health Screening and TB Test which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on the self-reported incident and staff interviews conducted and record review, it was determined that C1 was left in the classroom alone without supervision, which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitay...(1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. This requirement is not met as evidence by: DIrector stated the facility does a monthly pest control and will provide proof to LPA by due date of 9/23/24. Director stated they will clean the droppings and will provide proof to LPA by due date of 9/23/24 Based on observations and interviews conducted, it is determined that there were pest droppings in the facility. This poses a potential risk to health and safety of children in care.

Director stated they permanently closed off Outlet P,Q, and S. Director will retest for outlet N and K and will send LPA a copy of the Lead results by

Based on the self-reported incident from interviews conducted and record reviews, it was determined that S1 was supervising 13 children alone. Which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

Based on the self-reported incident from the interviews conducted and record review, it was determined that C1 was left in the classroom unsupervised. Which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the children in care.

101700.3 (b) Testing results with fractional ppb readings of 0.5 ppb or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number, before comparing to the Action Level. (1) A result with values of 5.5 ppb or greater shall be deemed an Action Level Exceedance. During visit, LPA confirmed lead results were posted, and lead documents were submitted. Director will remove, replace or repair outlet P& Q since there is no outlet U and will submit plan of correction by 02/20/2023. This requirement is not met evidenced by record review of the lab report analysis as reported to Dept from Outlets P(ALE22) & Q(ALE14) taken on 12/03/2022. On facility's report Letter U listed result as 14, Letter Q as 22 and P as 4.3, However, there was no Outlet U on sketch that was tested. Entire report is off one line. Results indicated levels of lead in exceedance at 5.6 This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 8

101216.3(a) Teacher-Child Ratio. (a) There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children …….This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on LPAs interviews and records review, it was discovered the classroom was out of ratio on 08/29/2022, 1 Per director, she wiill submit a written statement with a plan to maintain classroom ratio to LPA by

101229(a)(1) REsponsibility for Providing Care and Supervision.(a)The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time…. Supervision shall include visual observation. 1 Per director, they will have training covering name to face and transitioning training. Per director, she will email agenda and signature of staff who attended. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews with staff members, it was discovered that a child was left in the classroom unattended. This poses an immediate risk to the safety of children in care. 8

Staff do not keep the facility free from pests

Facility is out of ratio.