Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring

The First-Aid Kit in the Kindergarten Prep Room did not contain any adhesive bandages.

In the Toddler 2 Room, the trash can lid was stained with a white substance and the large carpet contained significant amounts of dirt, debris and scraps of paper. In the Kindergarten Prep Room, the overhead air vent was covered with dust and several of the toy bins contained dust and debris. In the Kindergarten Prep bathroom, Cert Rep observed a large plastic bin under a sink with approximately 3 inches of sitting water in it. Facility staff stated the bin had not been emptied in a few days. In the Pre-school 1 Room, Cert Rep observed a purple, sticky stain on the floor in front of the refrigerator.

In the Kindergarten Prep Room, Cert Rep observed a sink in the bathroom was not in good repair as the base of the faucet fixture leaked significantly leak when in use.

Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff Person #3 grabbed child #1 by the arm to redirect them. This interaction did not promote the development of skills with the child.

Fire Detection Logs indicated that between the fire detection test dates of 4/1/25 and 5/16/25, 45 days passed. Fire detection tests must be completed within every 30 days, or less.

Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised without documentation on file of the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Staff #1 did not have documentation of verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.

Staff # 1 did not have documentation on file of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Staff #1 did not have documentation of an FBI clearance on record.

The operator did not have documentation in writing that the emergency plan was reviewed or updated if necessary, annually. The last update was 3/2023.

In the toddler 1 classroom a magic eraser was observed in the drawer that was unlocked and accessible to children.

The first aid kit in the kindergarten classroom did not contain scissors. The first aid kit in the kindergarten prep classroom did not contain disposable nonporous gloves. The first aid kit in the toddler 3 classroom did not contain tweezers or disposable, nonporous gloves.

The ceiling tile in the toddler 2 and toddler 3 jack and jill bathroom was falling down and insulation was exposed and accessible to children. An excessive amount of dust accumulation was observed in the ceiling vent in the toddler 2 and toddler 3 jack and jill bathroom.

Peeling paint and plaster was observed in the kindergarten prep classroom to the left of the bathroom door.

The soap dispenser located in Toddler 2 and Toddler 3 jack and jill bathroom and the Preschool 2 bathroom was covered in old, crusted soap and rust. The nap mat labeled #2 located in the kindergarten prep classroom was torn and had exposed foam.

The rest equipment in the preschool 1 classroom and the toddler 2 classroom was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

A medication log was not present with child #1's prescription medication.

In the young infant classroom bottles were observed in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the child's name on it.

Child #2, #3, #4, #5 did not have documentation of an updated financial agreement once in a 6-month period.

Staff #1 did not have documentation on record of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

On 4/12/2024, Child #1 had a bloody nose, an incident report was not written about the injury and was not given to the parent on the day of the incident. There was not an incident report on file at the facility.

0n 5/17/24 staff #1 was observed working with children and their first aid and CPR training expired 2/2024.

The wall painted orange in the PreK room was observed to have chipped paint. The wall across from the door and the wall the door is on in the Toddler 3 Room was observed to have chipped paint. The wall to the right of the door in the Toddler I room was observed to have gouges in the wall and chipped paint.

Each napping cot observed in the PreK room were not labeled with children's names.

The agreement on file for child #3, did not specify the persons designated by a parent whom child may be released to.

Child #1's emergency contact information form and agreement were not updated very 6 Months between 6/12/22 and 8/12/23. Child #2's emergency contact information form and agreement were not updated every 6 months between 7/20/22 and 7/20/23. Child #3's emergency contact information form and agreement were not updated every 6 months between 7/6/22 and 7/6/23.

Child #1 was directed to go the bathroom while children were getting on their coats to go outside. The class left the room, leaving Child #1 unattended for approximately 4 minutes.

Staff #1 did not have pediatric 1st aide/CPR provided by a PQAS certified instructor on file.

Child #3 #4 #5 the agreement did not have persons listed whom child could be released to.

Child #2, #3 agreement, no persons listed whom child could be released to

Child #1 #2 did not have addresses listed on Emergency Information form of address of individuals child can be released to

Child #1 did not have a health insurance policy number on file. Child #2 did not have a health insurance company or policy number on file. Child #3 did not have a health insurance company or policy number on file.