KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 073022

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 was hired on 7/9/19. The file for facility person # 1 does not contain a completed out of state child abuse and criminal record check for North Carolina. Although the LE has an approved waiver on file [dated 1/2/2020], the requirement to have the appropriate out of state clearances on file was not met.

Correction Required: Facility employee #1 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person#1 may resume a child care position.

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the outdoor play area, it was found that there was 5-6 inches of mulch under the embedded equipment at multiple locations [9 inches required].

Correction Required: If unsafe areas or conditions are in or near an outdoor play space, fencing or natural barriers are required to restrict children from those unsafe areas or conditions.

Noncompliance Area: In the 2 year old classroom, 2 soft play blocks were found to have ripped/torn plastic coverings (Corrected on site).

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the playground areas, it was found that the required amount of loose fill/mulch was not in place.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Noncompliance Area: Upon inspection of the infant care room, it was discovered that there was a 'boppy' pillow under the mattress inverting the head end of the crib of one child.

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Noncompliance Area: While conducting an inspection of the outdoor play space, it was found that emergency contact information was present for all the children.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 records do not show that the parent reviewed and signed the Emergency Contact information within a 6 month timeframe. Emergency contact was reviewed 6/25/2018 and then again 2/26/2019.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the informationA parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1 and #2, did not include documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the initial hire date.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 was being covered with a swaddle that was not provided nor agreed upon by the child's parent.

Correction Required: Seasonal, appropriate covering, such as sheets or blankets, shall be provided as agreed between the child's parent and the operator.

Noncompliance Area: It was observed child #1 had a beaded teething pacifier holder clipped to his clothing which was observed to be up close to his neck while he was sleeping in a crib. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Correction Required: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib.

Noncompliance Area: Small items. less than 1 inch in diameter were observed in the toddler room in the craft / sensory bin. Removed during inspection.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Noncompliance Area: The pre employment health assessment in file for staff 1 does not address the presence/ absence of health problems or communicable disease and suitability for employment with children.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

Noncompliance Area: Rugs in the Pre-K and school age room were observed to be soiled, lifting and fraying, presenting a tripping hazard. Rug in preschool room had multiple stains / soiled areas.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.