KinderCare Learning Center, #1039

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited … above when S1 placed C2 on her shoulder to take to both C1 and C2 to another classroom and pushed both C1 and C2 into the classroom which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR101212(d) · Type B

101212 Reporting Requirements d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day and during its normal business hours. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility failed to report incident to licensing within 24 hours which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when facility has failed to adequately resolved the present of lice which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited when the a classroom was unclean and unkept which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not... been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff has failed to adequately supevising children while using the restroom resulting in children's bottom not being properly wiped which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not... ...been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when staff has failed to adequately supevise children by being on their cell phones which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101229(a)(1) · Type B

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the facility did not comply with the section cited above when P1 informed S1 that C1 had ran out of the classroom to the play yard and S1 went to retrieve the child which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

101223(a)(1) Personal Rights (a)The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1)To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by when LPA obtained evidence on multiple ... ...occasions of S1 yelling at children in care, which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

ALLEGATION(S): Staff are not adequately supervising children in care resulting in injuries INVESTIGATION FINDINGS: On 04/14/2026 at 9:32AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K.R.S. conducted an Unannounced Subsequent Complaint Investigation at Kindercare Learning Center #1039. LPA met with Assistant Director T.C. and explained purpose of the investigation. During today's visit, LPA observed 48 preschool children in care with eight (8) staff in four (4) classrooms. Assistant Director stated there are 57 preschool children enrolled. Complainant alleges that "Staff are not adequately supervising children in care resulting in injuries" During the course of the investigation, LPA inspected the facility, reviewed records and conducted interviews. Although interviews did not disclose S1 not adequately supervising the children in care resulting in injuries, due to all information given to the LPA the allegation is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this point in time, which means although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. No Deficiency has been cited for this allegation. Exit interview conducted with Assistant Director T.C. Appeal rights were provided. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE POSTED FOR 30 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. Unsubstantiated Estimated Days of Completion:

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type A

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain...or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when S1 slapped C1 in the face which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR101229(a)(1) · Type A

101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision (a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs. (1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time...Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when S1 let children go inside the classroom to use the restroom alone on 2-4 occassions which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(1) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above S1 and S3 were yelling and arguing in front of daycare children which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR101212(d)(1)(C) · Type B

101212 Reporting Requirements (d) Upon the occurrence, during the operation of the child care center of any of the events...a report shall be made to the Department by telephone or fax within the Department's next working day...(1) Events reported shall include the following: (C) Any unusual incident... This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Director failed to inform licensing of 2-4 occurances of lack of supervision which poses an potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of children in care.

CCR 101216.3(a)(b) · Type B

101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (a)There shall be a ratio of one teacher visually observing and supervising no more than 12 children in attendance, except as specified in (b) and (c) below. (b)The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance. this requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPAs observed 1 teacher and 1 aid supervising 16 children which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 4/30/25 LPAs observed toilets were used and not flushed containing waste and other debris, a laundry basket, used toilet paper and other debris on the bathroom floor of the preschool classrooms. Which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101223(a)(2) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights: (2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment to meet his/her needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: On 4/30/25 LPAs observed no soap or paper towels available within children's reach in at least 2 of the preschool classrooms which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 101238(a) · Type B

101238 Buildings and Grounds (a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: 4/30/2025 at 1:45 PM LPA's observed 2 of 3 toilets in the preschool classroom were out of order clogged by waste and other debris, and 2 of the sinks inside the bathroom had no running water which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

101700.3(b)(2) · Type B

(b)(2) Licensees shall maintain a lead value at or below the Action Level of 5 ppb in all outlets subject to the testing requirements of these Written Directives, for the health and safety of children in care. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Per Lead Testing results, there is 1 drinking water outlet inside the facility with lead exceedance. Director states outlet have not been used since pandemic. Since they were in use before pandemic, this poses/posed potential risk to health/safety of children.

CCR 101216.3(b)(1) · Type B

101216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (b)The licensee may use teacher aides in a teacher-child ratio of one teacher and one aide for every 15 children in attendance.(1)...1 aide for every 18 children in attendance in a preschool program is allowed when the aide meets the qualifications specified in Section 101216.2(d). This requirement was not met as evidenced by: observed 18 children with 1 fully qualified teacher and 1 aide with no ECE units.This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children.

CCR 101223(a)(3) · Type B

101223 Personal Rights (a) The licensee shall ensure that each child is accorded the following personal rights (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse or other actions of a punitive nature [...] This requirement is not met as evidenced by: It was determined staff S1 was helping child C1 during bathroom break, she held/squeezed C1’s upper arms to stop C1 from sitting on a soiled pull-up and have an accident on the floor. S1 admitted this incident occurred. This resulted in bruises on C1’s arm and made child upset, cry. This is a violation of personal rights and potential risk to safety of children. Since action was unintentional Type B is cited .