KinderCare Learning Centers LLC

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/27/2025. At that time, facility's fire detection testing log was reviewed and showed that smoke alarms were tested on 3/14/2025 and 4/15/2025, which is past 30 days.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/27/2025. At that time, there was not an initial health assessment on file for child #1, who has been attending the facility for over 60 days. Immunization summary on file for child #1 is dated 8/24/2025, which is past 60 days since attending the facility. Initial health assessment on file for child #2 is dated 11/7/2023, which is past 60 days since attending the facility.

A renewal inspection was conducted on 8/27/2025. At that time, the following staff members completed fire safety training past 12 months: Staff person #2: Fire safety trainings on file are dated 7/25/2023 and 9/26/2024. Staff person #3: Fire safety trainings on file are dated 5/20/2024 and 7/21/2025. Staff person #4: Fire safety trainings on file are dated 6/17/2024 and 7/11/2025.

Continued Non-Compliance: A complaint investigation was conducted on 1/28/25. At that time, it was found that Child #1 was injured at the facility on 1/17/25. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 were all present in the classroom when the injury occurred. All three staff stated that they did not see what happened when Child #1 was injured and cannot say for certain what happened. During the inspection on 1/28/25, Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5 were observed working together with a group of 9 young toddlers. Staff Person #4 named three children in their primary care group. Staff Person #5 named four children in their primary care group. Both staff said that there were 8 children total in the group. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 3/5/25. On 3/31/25, an unannounced inspection was conducted. At that time, Staff Person #6 named three children in their primary care group. Staff Person #6 was asked for their primary care group two more times and again named three children. Staff Person #6 did not have a name to face card for Child #2, who was in their group, and did not name the child in their…

A complaint investigation was conducted on 1/28/25. At that time, it was found that Child #1 was injured at the facility on 1/17/25. Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2, and Staff Person #3 were all present in the classroom when the injury occurred. All three staff stated that they did not see what happened when Child #1 was injured and cannot say for certain what happened. During the inspection on 1/28/25, Staff Person #4 and Staff Person #5 were observed working together with a group of 9 young toddlers. Staff Person #4 named three children in their primary care group. Staff Person #5 named four children in their primary care group. Both staff said that there were 8 children total in the group.

A complaint investigation was conducted on 1/28/25. At that time, the accident report on file for Child #1 had been signed by the parent on 1/21/25. The injury occurred on 1/17/25. The facility places a copy of the accident reports in the child's file but does not keep a copy of accident reports in a master file.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/9/2024, staff person #1 had NSOR clearance on file dated 5/14/2024, which was past their start date/ 45-day provisional hire date. There was no documentation of receipt on file (see LIS code sheet for start date). Staff person #4 has FBI clearances on file dated 8/25/2019 and 9/9/2024, which is past 60 months. Staff person #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/26/2019. There is a volunteer child abuse clearance on file for staff person #5, which is not acceptable. Additionally, documentation on file indicates that staff person #5 has resided in Texas within the past 60 months and there are no out-of-state clearances or clearance requests on file (see LIS code sheet for start date). Staff person #6 does not have NSOR or FBI clearances on file and is past their 45-day provisional hiring period (see LIS code sheet for start date). Additionally, documentation on file indicates that staff person #6 has resided in New York within the past 60 months and there are no out-of-state clearances or clearance requests on file…

During renewal inspection conducted 10/9/2024, there were 16 total preschool-aged children present in the Preschool 2 room. Staff person #1 first identified 6 children as being in their care and staff person #2 identified 8 children as being in their care. A headcount was conducted and it was discovered that two children were not assigned to a staff person. Staff person #1 understood that they had 8 children assigned to them prior to certification representative departing the room and was able to identify them by name. During a walkthrough conducted during naptime, staff person #3 and staff person #4 could not identify all children present.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/9/2024, tape was missing from the first-aid kit in the school-age room.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/10/2024, certification representative observed two staff members in the Preschool 1 room change a child's diaper and not ensure that the child washed their hands after.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/9/2024, health assessment on file for staff person #1 is dated 10/6/2024, which was after initial employment (see LIS code sheet for start date). Additionally, health assessment on file does not contain the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/9/2024, fire safety trainings on file for staff person #7 are dated 7/25/2023 and 9/26/2024, which is past one year.

During renewal inspection conducted on 10/9/2024, Child Service Reports (CSRs) completed within the past 6 months were not on file for child #2 or child #4. Children have been attending for over 6 months (see LIS code sheet for date of enrollment).

During renewal inspection conducted 10/9/2024, the following information was missing from children's emergency contact forms: Child #1: Release person(s) address(es). Child #3: Release person(s) address(es). Child #4: Release person(s) address(es).

During renewal inspection conducted on 10/9/2024, emergency contact information was missing for some children present in the following rooms: Infants, Waddlers, Toddler B, Preschool 1, and Preschool 2.

During renewal inspection conducted 10/9/2024, emergency transportation plan was not posted in Infant or Toddler A rooms, which are measured child care spaces.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, the operator could not document that they had provided the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures or any subsequent updates.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, child #1 had no documentation of influenza vaccine. The most recent influenza vaccine for child #2 was 10/14/21. Child #1 and #2 must be removed from care until proper documentation is on file.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, the health assessments of staff #2, #9 and #13 did not include the physician's assessment of the staff's suitability to provide child care or any medical problems that might threaten the children.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, safe routes and pick up and drop off points had not been posted at the facility.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, staff #6 and #9 did not have fire safety training in the previous year.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, Staff #1, #3, #5. #6, #7, #8, #10, #12, and #14 did not complete the required update to the Health and Safety topics.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, staff person #9 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, staff #11 and #13 did not have the qualifications on file for the identified Group Supervisor position.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, staff #2, #4, and #7 did not have the documentation to qualify for the identified Assistant Group Supervisor position.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/30/23, the files of staff #2, #4, #9, and #11 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

As reported by facility, on 1/18/23 Child #1 was found unsupervised in a storage closet attached to the classroom by Staff #1. The child was reported to be in the closet unsupervised for a period of approximately 3-5 minutes.

Staff person #1 was reported to be caring for children unsupervised during an incident on 1/18/23. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Acceptable Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR from a PQAS approved trainer.

On 1/25/23 during an unannounced inspection, the most recent fire drill recorded was dated 10/17/22.

During an unannounced inspection on 1/25/23, the most recent fire alarm testing was dated 10/17/22.

On 1/25/23 during an unannounced inspection, staff #2 did not have any documentation on file to qualify for the stated Aide position.

During an unannounced inspection on 1/25/23, there was no verification of age for staff #1 or staff #2.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, Staff #1 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have FBI clearance. Staff #5 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have FBI or NSOR. Staff #6 (see code sheet for hire date) did not have NSOR. Staff #1, #5, and #6 must be removed from care until all clearances are on file.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the closet in the Preschool room was not locked and contained a staff handbag and disinfectant on the floor accessible to children.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the red chair and blue sofa in the preschool room, and the mat under the climber in Toddler A were worn with foam exposed.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, mouthed toys were not cleaned and sanitized after being mouthed and before other children picked them up in the Toddler A room.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the rest equipment in Toddler B had numbers on them but no corresponding chart to identify which children used which numbered mat.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the most recent health assessment for child #4, a one year old, was dated 11/15/21.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the health assessment for child #6 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. The health assessment also did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the EpiPen of child #3 expired 1/22.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, there was no written consent for administration of medication for the Albuterol for child #2 or the Ibuprofen for child #4.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, there was no health assessment or TB screening documentation for staff #1, #3, #5, #6 or #9.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the operator had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility in the previous year.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, there was no policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).

As of the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #8 did not have sufficient documentation to qualify for the stated Assistant Group Supervisor position.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/17/22. staff #3 and #9 did not have sufficient documentation to qualify for the stated Aide position.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the emergency contact information of child #5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, emergency contact information was not present in the Infant A, Discovery Preschool, and Preschool room for several of the children receiving care in those rooms.

During the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the emergency contact information for child #3 had last been updated on 9/19/21. The emergency contact information and the financial agreement had last been updated 3/16/22 for child #5. The emergency contact information had last been updated 12/3/21 and the financial agreement had last been updated 6/11/21 for child #6.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

As of the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, there was only 1 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff #7

As of the renewal inspection on 10/17/22, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.

On 8/18/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised by an AGS or above who has completed the required training. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR, and Mandated Reporter within the previous 5 years. Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised by an AGS or above who has completed the required training. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training after 9/30/16, and Mandated Reporter within the last 5 years. Staff person #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised by an AGS or above who has completed the required training. Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter. Staff person #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised by an AGS or above who has completed the required training. Staff person #5 has not completed the following pre-service training required…

On 8/18/22 during an unannounced inspection, Staff person #2 and #3 have not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/7/17 and 6/14/17 respectively. Staff #4 has not completed the Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for hire date).

On 2/22/22 at approximately 10 a.m., while changing a diaper, Staff #1 was unaware that Child #1 and Child #2 had left the classroom unattended and went outside into the toddler play space.

On 3/1/22, Staff #1 gave Child #1 a bottle containing breast milk and whole milk provided for Child #2. Staff #2 stated that the bottle was not labeled.

During the renewal inspection, Staff #1 (hire date 9/14/20) did not have NSOR or FBI on file and must be removed from care. Staff #4 (hire date 7/27/21) did not have documentation of NSOR and must be removed from care. Staff #6, (hire date 3/30/21) did not have documentation of NSOR and must be removed from care. Staff #8 (hire date 9/7/21) did not have documentation of NSOR and must be removed from care. Staff #10 (hire date 4/3/21) did not have documentation of NSOR and must be removed from care. Staff #11, a provisional hire with a start date of 10/18/21, did not have documentation that the Child Abuse clearance request had been submitted as required, and must be removed from care.

During the renewal inspection, there was no documentation that the emergency plan had been reviewed in the past year.

During the renewal inspection, the most recent emergency plan training for Staff #2 was dated 10/6/20. Staff #11 (hire date 10/18/21) did not have emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.

During the renewal inspection, the health report on file for child #1 did not include a signature, date or professional's title.

During the renewal inspection, there was no immunization record on file for child #4 (start date 6/22/21).

During the renewal inspection, the health assessment on file for staff #10 (start date 4/3/21) was dated 5/4/21.

During the renewal inspection, there was no TB screening or results on file for staff #10 (start date 4/3/21).

During the renewal inspection, the health assessment for staff #10 did not include the physician's assessment of the staff's suitability to provide child care or indicate an examination for communicable diseases.

During the renewal inspection, the most recent documented fire drills were done on 2/9/21, 5/18/21, 7/2/21, and 10/1/21 not meeting the requirement of every 60 days.

During the renewal inspection, the fire alarm is pulled during fire drills, however, the fire alarm tests are not being performed every 30 days as required.

During the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the county or the local municipality.

During the renewal inspection, Staff #7 (hire date 12/21/20) did not complete the required health and safety trainings.

During the renewal inspection, there was no written evaluation in the past year for Staff #1 (hire date 9/14/20), #2 (hire date 2/9/04), and Staff #3 9hire date 8/14/20).

During the renewal inspection, there was no documentation of 2 years of experience to qualify staff #3, #4, #5, and #11 for the stated Assistant Group Supervisor position.

During the renewal inspection, there was no documentation to qualify staff #7 and #9 for the stated Aide position.

During the renewal inspection, there was no parental consent for emergency medical care for child #3.

During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information did not include health insurance information for child #1 and #2.

During the renewal inspection, there was only 1 nonfamily reference on file for staff #4, and there were no references presented for staff #11.