Park Road KinderCare

The number of children present was not within permit capacity. The facility’s licensed capacity is 132. There were 136 children present today. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During today’s visit, the actual air temperature was 91 degrees while children were outside and the “feel like” temperature was 96 degrees. Children were observed sweating and their faces were observed red. It was reported that children had been outside for 2 hours. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The closet in Space 6 was unlocked. The center's water heater was located in the closet.Violation corrected during visit

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. An employee hired 9/2/25 had a medical report dated 7/26/24.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2026

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) employee was hired 9/2/25 and the TB test on file was dated 7/26/24.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2026

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) employees had First Aid training certificates that stated the skills test was still needed for certification. One (1) employee did not have the First Aid training card on file. The training certificate was on file stating the number of training hours received.Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) employees had CPR training certificates that stated the skills test was still needed for certification. One (1) employee did not have the CPR training card on file. The training certificate was on file stating the number of training hours received.Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/17/2026

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan listed Zyrtec as an additional medication. The medication was not onsite.Violation corrected during visit

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The plexiglass on a doll house in Space 6 was cracked and exposed a sharp edge accessible to children. A one year old child was playing with a Matchbox car in Space 5b. The cars are suitable for children 3 years and older due to small parts.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication was stored behind lock and key in Space 1.Violation corrected during visit

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Small wooden circle pieces of a broken toy the size of a nickel were observed on the playground where two year old children were playing. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025

Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam surfacing was exposed underneath the artificial turf around posts on the infant playground. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/6/2025

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for R. Belandria expired 8/17/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025

Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Four (4) school-aged children did not have emergency identifying information before being transported from elementary school to the center on 8/25/25.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Four (4) children transported from elementary school to the center did not have written permission to transport.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025

The operator did not include the criminal history mandatory reporting requirement in all new employee orientation information. The center ABCMS roster was not completed.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/8/2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication permission for a child's emergency medication in Space 1 expired March 26, 2025. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I observed two (2) children exiting the restrooms in the hallway unsupervised. They walked to Space 6 and out the door that led to the playground. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/17/2025

Children used space that was not approved. The hallway was used for rest time for seventeen (17) children aged 1 and 2 years old on 6/13/25.Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/1/2025

For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Twenty-two (22) school-age children were offsite participating in a field trip. The roster of children present on the field trip was not onsite.Violation corrected during visit

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Seventeen (17) children aged 1 and 2 years old were grouped in the hallway for rest time. The maximum group size for 1 year old children is twelve (12). Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/1/2025

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An employee, O. Haselton, hired 3/22/25 did not have a completed CBC check prior to employment. The individual's background check indicated "in process" in the ABCMS system. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025

Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Twelve (12) of the fifteen (15) school-age children did not have emergency identifying information attached to their emergency contact information. The children were observed preparing to leave for a field trip.Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One (1) teacher was observed supervising seven (7) children in Space 5b. The youngest child present was one (1) year of age. One (1) teacher in Space 5a left the classroom to retrieve spoons for lunch from Space 5b. There was only one (1) teacher in Space 5a supervising ten (10) children one year of age. Space 5a and Space 5b were separated by a half wall.Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee, O. Haselton, hired 3/22/25 did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review.Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child with emergency medication had an expired medication permission form on file. The permission was signed 8/2024.Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2025

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. One (1) child in Space 2b did not have an updated feeding plan to indicate table foods.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. N0 children in Space 8 had assigned cots.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/13/2024

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor riding toys and stationary kitchen on the toddler playground were observed with mud and mildew. The arm of a plastic rocking chair was observed cracked and broken.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/12/2024

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Children were observed using Strider bicycles today without helmets. The warning label on the bike indicated to always use with properly fitted shoes and helmet. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Both buses had disinfectants stored on the floor and one (1) had bug spray stored on the floor. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration expired in May 2024 for Bus #19099. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permission to transport on file for all school age children did not indicate where the children were being transported to and from and the arrival/departure times were not accurate.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Six (6) children's updated emergency medical care information did not include (2) the responsible party's choice of health care professional. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child did not have the date of enrollment listed on the discipline policy.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three (3) children did not have all of the required information addressed on the application.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/11/2024

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A preschool aged child was observed leaving the bathroom in the hallway and walking back to Space 8 unaccompanied. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2024

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. The door to the laundry room and staff restroom was observed unlocked. Cleaning products to include bleach and aerosol sprays were observed stored inside.Violation corrected during visit

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer in one (1) refrigerator in the kitchen that stored food for the facility. Violation corrected during visit

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permissions to transport did not have when and where a child was to be transported or the expected time of departure and arrival documented.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath climbing equipment did not measure six (6) inches deep. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023