KinderCare Learning Center 301025

During the time of the unannounced monitoring, it was observed that paint was peeling on the mint color wall in the preschool classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that medication for child 1 in the preschool classroom was observed within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that children's hands were not washed after a diaper change in the infant classroom.

Child 1 obtained medical care at the emergency room and it was not reported to the regional office within 24 hours.

Child 1 suffered a medical emergency, and the childcare center called the director instead of calling 911.

Documentation of reviewing the emergency evacuation plan annually was not on file. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the school age classroom was 63 degrees Fahrenheit. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there wasn't a visual strip or other visual identification on the glass in the 2 year old classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the staff members in the pre-school classroom did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a bottle and two sippy cups were not labeled in the kitchen refrigerator, and a sippy cup wasn't labeled in the pre-school classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file.

Documentation of a yearly evaluation was not on file for staff member 1, staff member 2, staff member 3, staff member 4, and staff member 5.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a written plan of daily activities was not posted in the school age classroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

Documentation of the original agreement was on file for child 1.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, child 3, child 4 and child 5 was not updated within the last 6 months of the previous review date. Documentation of the financial agreement on file for child 1, child 2, child 3, child 4, child 6 and child 7 was not updated within the last 6 months of the previous review date.

Documentation on file for staff member 6, did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that a child in the pre k classroom was playing with hand lotion that states "keep out of reach of children" on the label. The hand lotion was put out of reach of children during the inspection.

Documentation on file for staff member 1 only had one, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the cleaning solution in a swiffer wet jet was accessible to children in the Pre School and Pre K bathrooms. The cleaning solutions in both swiffer wet jets were removed and placed out of the reach of children in the Pre School and Pre K bathrooms during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the left bathroom in the school age classroom had a toilet that was out of order. Director notified facilities immediately and they came to fix the toilet the same day after certification representative concluded the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that hand washing signs were not present in the school age bathrooms and the pre k counts bathrooms by the sinks. Hand washing signs were placed in the pre k counts bathrooms and the school age bathrooms during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a climbing cushion was ripped in the infant classroom and a couch was ripped in the young toddler classroom. The cushion was taped in the infant classroom and the couch was taped in the young toddler classroom during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a numbered cot list was not posted in the pre k counts classroom. A numbered cot list was posted during the inspection.

Documentation of the fire detection system testing on file showed that the system was not tested every 30 days. The alarm was tested on 1/29/24 and again on 2/29/24, which is 31 days.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for child 2 included a health assessment that was obtained 132 days after the child's start first day of attendance.

Documentation of the emergency contact form on file for child 1 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care was added to the emergency contact form for child 1 during the inspection.

As previously cited on 11/16/23, the preschool classroom was missing tape, soap, band aids and tweezers. The first aid kit contained band aids and tweezers but the soap and tape were not in the first aid kit.

As previously cited on 11/16/23, baseboards in the pre k counts, preschool classroom and discovery preschool classrooms weren't attached to the wall.

As previously cited on 11/16/23, trashcans were not lidded in the pre school bathroom 1.

As previously cited on 11/16/23, the rest equipment in the discovery preschool classroom was not labeled for individual use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

As previously cited on 11/16/23, staff members weren't washing their hands or the children's hands after diaper changes in the infant classroom.

Documentation of the disclosure statement on file for staff member 6 and staff member 9 is the front page of the disclosure statement and is missing the back page which contains the employee and witness signature.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a surface cleaner packet on the floor that stated to keep out of reach of children on the floor in the young toddler classroom. A spray bottle used for cleaning the changing pad in the infant room was located next to the changing pad within reach of children. The cleaning spray was in a swiffer wet jet within reach of children in the Pre K Counts classroom. The cleaning spray was removed during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was an unlabeled spray bottle located in the young toddler bathroom.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the telephone numbers of the hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted in the Pre K, Pre School and Discovery Pre School classrooms. The telephone numbers were posted during the inspection in the Pre K, Pre School and Discovery Pre School classrooms.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit was on a shelf within reach of children in the Pre K classroom.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the young toddler classroom was missing soap and gloves. The preschool classroom was missing tape, soap, band aids and tweezers.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the windowsill in the infant classroom was dirty. The sink at the changing station closest to the window in the infant room was dirty. The baseboard by the window in the infant classroom was coming off of the wall. The floors in the infant classroom, young toddler classroom and the discovery preschool classrooms were dirty with piles of dirt located in the corners of the classrooms. Baseboards in the pre k counts, preschool classroom and discovery preschool classrooms weren't attached to the wall. The metal strip at the bottom of the door that leads outside in the discovery preschool classroom was bent upwards with sharp edges.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that a visual strip was not present on the glass in the infant classroom, preschool classroom and the discovery preschool classrooms.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the bathrooms located in the young toddler classroom and pre k counts classroom were dirty including visible dirt rings inside the toilets.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that trashcans were not lidded in the pre k counts and pre school bathrooms.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the gate going into the young toddler bathroom was broke. The changing pad in the young toddler classroom was ripped. The changing table in the young toddler classroom had dirt and crumbs on it. The shelves with toys on them in the young toddler classroom were dirty. The toys used by the children in the young toddler classroom were dirty. A sensory seat in the young toddler classroom was ripped and removed during the inspection. The storage shed door on the SACC/preschool playground with outdoor play equipment was broken. The shed on the older toddler playground was broken. The playhouse that the older toddler children use was broken. A climbing cushion had rips on it in the young toddler classroom and was removed during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the toys that children had placed in their mounts were not cleaned with soap and water, rinsed and sanitized before being used by a child in the infant and young toddler classrooms.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a screw located in the sandbox used by the young toddler classroom. The screw was removed during the inspection.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment in the pre k classroom and discovery preschool were not labeled for individual use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Documentation of the influenza vaccine was not on file for child 3, child 4, child 7 and child 11.

Child 2 did not have documentation of immunization records on file.

Medication at the facility for child 10 did not include the child's name or written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that staff members weren't washing the children's hands after diaper changes in the infant and young toddler classrooms.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the changing pad in the young toddler classroom was not being cleaned or wiped down with a sanitizing solution after each use.

Documentation of the health assessment on file for staff member 5 and staff member 6 were both completed after their first day working with children.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that teachers in the young toddler classroom were not washing their hands after diaper changes.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that not all of the bottles in the infant classroom were labeled with the child's name.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the Director had recorded fire alarm tests every 30 days but Director stated that the fire alarm system had never been tested until the day of the inspection.

Documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR on file for staff member 2 was renewed by the National CPR foundation which is not an approved curriculum.

Staff member 1 and staff member 10 have not completed the following pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff member had documentation of a sign in paper for first aid/CPR but not an actual certificate and staff member 2 was certified for first aid/CPR through Lifeline Training Resources, which is not an approved curriculum.

Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 3, staff member 5, staff member 7, staff member 8, and staff member 11.

During the time of inspection, the certification representative heard staff members in the pre k classroom say things to the children like "yo, sit down", "nope, don't want to hear it" and "I'm very angry with all of you" during nap time. Certification representative heard teachers in the young toddler classroom say things to the children like "you're fine, go" "I'm not playing" and "do you want to get in trouble" during nap time. Certification representative witnessed children in the young toddler classroom crying and staff weren't talking to them to determine what they needed at that time.

Documentation of the agreements on file for child 1 and child 2 did not include the services to be provided to the family.

Documentation of the agreement on file for child 7 did not include child's arrival and departure times.

Documentation of the agreement on file for child 1 and child 2 were the original agreements.

Documentation of the emergency contact on file for child 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 5 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 9 did not include the home address of the enrolling parent.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 1 and child 4 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.

Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 2, child 5 and child 9 did not include the release persons address. Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 6 did not include the release person's name, address and phone number.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that emergency contact forms weren't present in the infant classroom. There were 18 children present in the young toddler classroom and 16 emergency contact forms and missing emergency contact forms in the pre k classroom.

During the time of inspection, it was observed that the green bus did not have current emergency contact forms.

Documentation of the emergency contact information and financial agreement on file for child 3 and child 8 was not updated in a 6 month period.

Documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not on file for staff member 4, staff member 7, staff member 8, staff member 9 and staff member 10.

Clearances were not on file for staff member 1. Child abuse clearance, state police clearance and proof of submission of FBI and NSOR were printed and placed in staff member 1's file before the certification representative left the facility.

Staff member 2 was not able to name the children that she was responsible for knowing the names and whereabouts of the children in the assigned group.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, staff member 1 was observed in ratio, caring for children without having out of state clearances on file and the staff member was employed more than 45 days.

During an unannounced monitoring visit, it was observed that there was peeling paint on the door that leads outside in the Pre K classroom.

Staff member 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff member 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Basics training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.

During the unannounced monitoring, it was observed that the cots were not placed 2 feet apart on three sides in the toddler room and the preschool room during naptime.

During the time of the unnannounced montioring, it was observed that the fire detection system was not being tested every thirty days. The testing dates were 12/16/22, 1/16/23 and a test hadn't been completed in February of 2023.

During the unannounced monitoring, it was observed that there weren't accident reports on file for child 1 for incidents that occurred on 2/9/23 and 2/10/23.

Staff number 4 had an FBI clearance on file for the Department of Education, which is not accepted. Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until the clearance is obtained. Staff number 5 has a state police clearance dated 7/20/17 and updated on 11/19/22, Child Abuse clearance dated 7/31/17 and updated on 11/21/22, FBI clearance dated 9/18/17 and updated on 11/23/22, and mandated reporter training dated 8/1/17 and updated on 11/19/22, all of which were obtained greater than 60 months.

Vehicle registration was observed to be missing from 2 of the busses used for transportation. Vehicle license plate number OB-86959 and OB-89112 did not have a vehicle registration card on board.

First Aid Kit in the infant room was observed to be missing soap. First Aid Kit in the Preschool room was observed to be missing soap.

In the infant rooms, the windows and window frames were observed to be dirty and dusty. In the DPS room (older toddlers), toy shelves were observed to be dusty. In the Preschool room, dirt and debris was observed where a hamster cage was once located. Debris appeared to be old bedding from the hamster, this was corrected on site

In the preschool room, the toilet in the boy's bathroom (bathroom closest to entrance) was observed to be broken. When the door was open, an odor was observed to be coming from the broken toilet. In the PreK 4 room, a bathroom was observed to have a broken toilet.

The trashcan located in the school aged room was observed to have a broken lid.

In the Young Toddler classroom, a large round table was observed to be wobbly and unstable. This was corrected on site by tightening the legs to the table.

During lunchtime, lunch was observed being served in Styrofoam bowls in all classes that received lunch (excludes the infant room where lunch was not served).

Child #8 did not have a review of health history on file.

Child #8 did not have a list of the child's allergies on file.

Child #8 did not have a list of current medications and reasons for the medications on file.

Child #8 did not have an assessment of any health problems on file.

Child #8 did not have a statement of the child's medical information pertinent to diagnosis and treatment in case of emergency.

Child #8 did not have a statement indicating that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

In the Young Toddler room, the trash can used for soiled diapers was observed to be broken. The foot pedal that lifted the lid was observed to be broken.

Staff Person number 1 did not have a health assessment and TB screening on file. Staff Person number 2 did not have a health assessment and TB screening on file. Health assessment for staff number 3 did not state if the staff was free from communicable disease and suitable to work in child care. Staff person number 4 had a health assessment dated 9/12/19 and did not have an updated health assessment on file. Staff person number 5 had a health assessment dated 9/19/19 and updated on 2/9/22, which is greater than 24 months. Staff person number 6 had a health assessment dated 8/17/20 and did not have an updated health assessment on file. Staff person number 7 had a health assessment dated 9/12/19 and updated 2/4/22, which is greater than 24 months.

In all three busses used for transportation (license plate numbers OB-89272, OB-89112, and OB-8959) the first aid kit was observed to be missing soap and tweezers.

Child #8 did not have a health report on file.

Staff person number 5 did not have approved Pediatric CPR/First Aide on file. Staff person number 7 did not have approved Pediatric CPR/First Aide on file. Staff person #5 and 7 will have until 1/5/23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #5 and 7 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #5 and 7, staff person #5 and 7 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Agreement form for child #9 was not signed by the parent.

Agreement forms for child #4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 did not list the date of the child's enrollment.

Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing the parents home address, parent work address, parent home phone number, and parent work phone number. Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing parent work addresses. Emergency contact form for child #3 was missing parent work addresses. Emergency contact form for child #6 was missing parent work addresses and parent work phone number. Emergency contact form for child #9 was missing parent home address, and parent work phone number.

Emergency contact form for children #1, 2, 6, and 9 did not list information on the child's disabilities or special needs.

Emergency contact form for child # 1 and 6 were missing health insurance coverage and policy number.

Emergency contact form for child #1, 3, 4, and 5 was missing a complete address for persons to whom the child may be released.

File for facility person number 3 did not include verification of experience.

File for staff person number 6 did not include verification of education.

Staff number 1 released child number one to a person not approved as a release person. Staff number 1 did not check any form of ID to verify the person that picked up the child.

Staff number 2 was left to observe two separate classrooms. Once classroom contained approximately 8-9 children rages 3-5 and the other classroom contained approximately 6-9 school aged children

Staff number 1 was observed leaving her classroom and walking into another classroom, leaving children in the assigned group unaccounted for.

Staff number 1 did not allow child #1 to leave the table. Staff number 1 was observed obstructing child #1 from leaving the table by standing behind the child's chair.

As previously cited on 6/15/22, Staff number 2 did not have NSOR clearance on file. Staff number 2 provided an NSOR dated 6/24/22 after the inspection. Staff number 5 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff number 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff number 7 did not have a child abuse clearance on file. Staff number 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility Staff number 8 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff number 8 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

As previously cited on 6/15/22, File for staff number 8 did not include verification of education.

Facility had a positive case of COVID-19 on 7/20/22 and did not report the communicable disease to the Department of Health as required.

Staff number 2 did not have an FBI or NSOR clearance on file. Staff number 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff number 3 had a state police clearance dated 6/16/22, which was obtained after the start date. Staff number 3 did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff number 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff number 4 did not have a disclosure statement on file. Staff number 5 did not have a Child abuse clearance, FBI, or NSOR clearance on file. Staff number 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff number 6 did not have a disclosure statement on file. Staff number 6 did not have a state police clearance, FBI, Child Abuse, or NSOR clearance on file. Staff number 6 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff number 7 did not have a disclosure statement on file. Staff number 7 did nit have mandated reporter training on file. Staff number 7 did not have a child abuse clearance, state police clearance, FBI, or NSOR clearance on file. Staff number 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility Staff number 8 did not have a disclosure statement on file. Staff number 8 did not have out of…

In the young toddler room, staff listed primary supervision groups but there were 3 children that were not accounted for in a primary supervision group. In the Preschool room, staff did not have assigned supervision groups. In the Prek transitional K room, staff did not have assigned supervision groups.

While in the PreK room, staff number 1 was heard yelling at a child using a harsh tone in the preschool room next door.

Staff person number 2 did not receive emergency plan training at initial employment. Training was documented on 6/15/22.

In the Young Toddler room, contact paper was observed to be peeling from the walls.

In the Preschool room, staff number 1 was observed telling a child that the child "owed the staff 5 minutes on the playground". When staff 1 was asked about this staff 1 reported that this means a child is made to sit for 5 minutes as a form of discipline. Staff 1 confirmed that a child was made to sit with the staff while on the playground as a result of negative behavior in the classroom.

Staff number 5, 7, 8, and 9 did not have a health assessment completed before initial employment.

Staff number 5, 7, and 8 did not have documentation of a TB screening completed before initial employment.

In the infant room, it was observed that staff number 8 did not wash the staff's hands after changing a child's diaper

There was no record of a fire detection testing log. Annual fire detection testing letter was dated 7/15/2020 and was not completed within a year.

Staff number 7 did not have approved Pediatric CPS/First Aid on file.

Staff number 2, 6, and 7 did not have health and safety training on file.

File for staff number 3 did not include verification of experience. File for staff number 4 did not contain verification of education or verification of experience. File for staff number 5 did not contain verification of education. File for staff number 6 did not include verification of experience of verification of education. File for staff number 8 did not include verification of experience or verification of education.

File for staff number 2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File for staff number 3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person File for staff number 4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person File for staff number 5 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. File for staff number 6 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person File for staff number 8 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person File for staff number 9 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person

Staff person number 1 had a previous FBI clearance dated 1/16/17 and does not have a new FBI clearance on file. Staff person number 4 had a previous state police clearance of 1/4/16 and did not have an update state police clearance on file. Facility Person # 1and 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances as required by the CPSL are obtained and on file.

In the infant room, the plaster (popcorn) ceiling was observed to be peeling and chipping around the vents on the ceiling.

In the School Age child care room, a toilet was observed to be missing a lid on top of the water tank.

Child number 4 was missing a review of the child's health history.

Health Report for child number 1, 2, 4, and 5 did not include a list of the child's allergies.

The health report for child 1 and 4 did not include a list of the child's current medication or special diet.

Health report for child 1, 2, and 4 did not include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special needs.

The health report for child number 1, 2, 4, and 5 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Staff person number 2 hire date 8/14/17 had a health assessment date 9/19/19 and does not have an updated health assessment on file. Staff person number 3, hire date 8/30/20, had a health assessment dated 8/15/19 and did not have an updated health assessment on file. Staff number 7 hire date 10/4/21 had an initial health assessment dated 12/8/19 and does not have an updated health assessment on file. Staff number 8 hire date 9/23/19, had a health assessment on file dated 9/10/19 and does not have an updated health assessment on file.

There was no written documentation on file from a parent with a statement about feeding schedules for infants.

Staff person number 6 and staff number 5 do not have Pediatric CPR first aid training on file.

Emergency contact form for child #4 did not have a date of birth for the child listed.

Emergency contact form for child number 3 did not contain a complete work address.

Emergency Contact form for child #4 and child #7 did not contain information on the child's disability.

Emergency contact form for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

Emergency contact form for child number 6 and 7 did not contain an address for release persons.

A child in the Young Toddler classroom was observed carrying a basket of diapering supplies. The basket contained baby powder and a diaper cream labeled "keep out of reach of children". Other diapering supplies labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed within a child's reach. This was corrected on site.

The file for staff person #2 (hired 1/25/21) contained a health assessment dated 4/29/19 and a TB test dated 5/1/19, both obtained more than 12 months prior to hire date at facility.

The file for staff person #5 (hired 1/5/21) did not contain an initial health assessment and documentation of a TB test. The file for staff person #6 (hired 8/16/21) did not contain an initial health assessment and documentation of a TB test. The file for staff person #7 (hired 4/2/21) did not contain an initial health assessment and documentation of a TB test.

The agreement form for child #2 did not list what services are provided and any extra services that are provided

The agreement form did not specify arrival time or departure time for child number 5. The agreement form did not specify arrival time or departure time for child number 2.

Child number 5 was missing a complete parent work address. Child number 5 was missing a parent work phone number.

On the emergency contact form, child number 2 was missing insurance coverage and health insurance policy number

On the emergency contact form, child number 5 was missing a complete address for release persons. Child number 5 was missing a phone number for release persons.

The file for staff person #1 did not include verification of experience prior to service at facility.

While the toddler class was outside with 2 staff members, two toddlers were unsupervised as they left the playground and entered the facility. The staff members did not know the whereabouts of the children in their primary care groups and the staff were not physically with the children assigned to them.

Staff number 1 was responsible for 6 children. Staff number 2 came out of the staff bathroom and Staff number 1 gave the children to staff number 2 to transition back to the class with because Staff number 1 was leaving for the day. Staff number 1 did not specify the names of the children or identify a primary care group that she was responsible for. Staff number 2 took the children back to the classroom but left child number 1 in the hallway because Staff number 2 did not know who was in her assigned care group. Child number 1 was left unattended in the hallway for approximately 4 minutes until being found by another staff member.