KinderCare S. Centre City Parkway School Age

Based on written reports, file review and interview, on 07/27/2026 a child attending the CCC became aggressive towards classmates and staff, eloped from the facility grounds, into the neighboring apartment complex. The CCC had knowledge of the child’s history of behaviors prior to start date and did not have a plan in place to support the needs of the child and classroom, which posed a potential health & safety risk to children in care.

Based on interviews conducted 2 of 4 staff and confidential interviews revealed C1 was observed to be left alone in the office on 4/4/2025. It was not disclosed the length of time, but it was stated that multiple times C1 was left alone so the Director could prepare lunch in the kitchen and grab a child off the bus from outside. This is a potential risk to the health & safety of children in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 persons missing updated Mandated Reporter certificates in file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in multiple shelves observed with many ants on dry food packages which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Director stated all faucets/fountains have been replaced and facility is in the process of scheduling retesting. Director will submit new facility sketch, LIC 9275, LIC 9276 and results of retests to LPA Hamilton. LPA Hamilton received water testing results taken on 10/08/2022 with an Action Level Exceedance which is higher than the allowable limit. The faucet is located in school-age classroom.

Staff left day care child unattended in the office.