251.05(2)(a) · Staff Record - Maintenance & Availability

Staff records were not available for review when, during the licensing visit, the files for 2 staff members could not be located.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check

During the monitoring visit, Staff A and Staff D were working in classrooms without an eligible caregiver background check on file as required. In addition, Staff E was working in a classroom with a caregiver background check on file that was expired.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)4.d. · Staff Record - Educational Qualifications

Staff A, B, and C did not have documentation of the educational qualifications for their position on file as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(b) · Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training

Staff B was working in a classroom with children under age 5 without documentation of training on preventing abusive head trauma on file as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(cm) · Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training

Staff A and C did not have documentation of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements on file within 1 week of starting work as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(f)3. · Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training

Staff A, B, and C were working in classrooms as lead teachers but did not have the required entry level training for the position.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(g)1. · Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision

During the monitoring visit, Staff A, B, and C were not working under the supervision of a lead qualified teacher as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises

The plastic barrier around a climber on the playground had multiple metal bolts sticking up from it, causing a hazard.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(2)(d) · Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children

Potentially hazardous materials were not inaccessible when several spray bottles of cleaning solutions were stored in an unlocked, floor level cabinet in the Pre-K classroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.09(1)(e) · Infant & Toddler - Provider Training

During the monitoring visit, Staff B was working alone in the infant room but did not have documentation of training in infant and toddler care as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.09(2)(a) · Infant & Toddler - Responding To Crying Children

During the monitoring visit, an infant was observed crying in a crib for 17 minutes before a staff member responded to the child.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.09(3)(a)2. · Infant & Toddler - Food & Formula Brought From Home

Several bottles in the infant refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name and date as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation

(Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 2/17/2026 : During the monitoring visit, Staff A and Staff D were working in classrooms without an eligible caregiver background check on file as required. In addition, Staff E was working in a classroom with a caregiver background check on file that was expired. $250

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(b) · Violation

(Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training ) on 2/17/2026 : Staff B was working in a classroom with children under age 5 without documentation of training on preventing abusive head trauma on file as required. $100

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(cm) · Violation

(Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training ) on 2/17/2026 : Staff A and C did not have documentation of training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements on file within 1 week of starting work as required. $250

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(f)3. · Violation

(Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training ) on 2/17/2026 : Staff A, B, and C were working in classrooms as lead teachers but did not have the required entry level training for the position. $750

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(g)1. · Violation

(Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision ) on 2/17/2026 : During the monitoring visit, Staff A, B, and C were not working under the supervision of a lead qualified teacher as required. $750

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(11)(b)5. · Outdoor Play Space - Energy-Absorbing Surfaces

A playground climber that was over 4 feet in height did not have 9 inches of fall zone equipment underneath it and 4 feet beyond the equipment as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(2)(a) · Potential Source Of Harm On Premises

The premises was not free of hazards when, on the toddler playground, there were several sharp, cut off branches from a bush that protruded from the ground, creating a hazard.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(3)(b)4. · Emergencies - Record Of Fire / Tornado Drills

The center did not maintain a record of fire and tornado drills as required when staff members could not find any emergency drill documentation during the monitoring visit.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.07(4)(d) · Naps Or Rest Periods - Individual Bedding

Each child over age 1 was not provided with an individual sheet when none of the children in the two-year-old classroom had sheets on their cots at nap time as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.09(1)(L) · Infant & Toddler - Soft Materials In Cribs

A 5-month-old child was observed sleeping in a crib with a blanket around him during the monitoring visit. In addition, the child was sleeping in the crib with a pacifier that had a string of soft beads attached to it.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.055(1)(a) · Supervision Of Children

The whereabouts of each child was not known to assigned childcare workers when, on July 16, 2025, a 2.5-year-old child was left alone in a bathroom while the rest of the group transitioned outside to the playground. The child was unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes. This incident was self-reported by the center.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.055(1)(f) · Child Tracking Procedure

The center's child tracking procedure failed when, according to staff interviews, on July 16, 2025, a teacher did not complete a name to face attendance check prior to transitioning a group of children to the playground. This resulted in a 2.5-year-old child being left alone in a bathroom for approximately 5 minutes while the rest of the group went outside. This incident was self-reported by the center.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)2. · Staff Record - Completed Background Check

Staff A was working with children but did not have an eligible background check on file as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(b) · Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training

Staff A was working in a classroom with children under age 5 but had not completed the required training on Abusive Head Trauma.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.06(10)(f) · Bathroom Supplies

Soap was not accessible to the children when the soap dispenser in a toddler classroom was empty.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.07(6)(i)1. · Washing Child's Hands & Face

The faucets on a sink in a toddler room were covered in masking tape, preventing the water from being turned on and making it so that the children's hands and face could not be washed.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(b) · Violation

(Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training ) on 5/27/2025 : Staff A was working in a classroom with children under age 5 but had not completed the required training on Abusive Head Trauma. $50

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)2. · Violation

(Staff Record - Completed Background Check ) on 5/27/2025 : Staff A was working with children but did not have an eligible background check on file as required.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.07(6)(i)1. · Violation

(Washing Child's Hands & Face ) on 5/27/2025 : The faucets on a sink in a toddler room were covered in masking tape, preventing the water from being turned on and making it so that the children's hands and face could not be washed.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.04(2)(c) · Current, Accurate Information

Information provided to the department was not accurate when center staff reported that Staff B was no longer fulfilling director duties per the Imposed Plan of Correction, despite evidence to the contrary. The center staff reported that a qualified director was fulfilling the director role as an "acting director" since August 2024. Several staff were interviewed and reported that Staff B continued to fulfill the director duties, and not the "acting director."

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination

A physical health report indicating that the person is free from illnesses detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and that the person is physically able to work with young children was not completed within 30 days after a person was hired when Staff A's start date was 9/3/2024 and they had a physical examination completed on 11/8/2024.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

All employees in regular contact with children did not maintain a file of a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED training within 3 months after being hired when Staff A's start date was 9/13/2025 and they have not completed the required training as of the date of the licensing visit.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(e)4.d. · Center Director / Large Center - Entry-Level Training

The center director, who had been working as the center director since January 2024, was not preliminarily qualified to be the director for a center with a capacity of 51 or more children prior to beginning work. The director did not complete the preservice training by December 31, 2024, as required by the department's Imposed Plan of Correction.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.07(1)(h) · Program Reflects Policies

The program did not implement the center's written policies when the director reported they were unaware of the policies for late pick-up.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.04(2)(c) · Violation

(Current, Accurate Information ) on 1/15/2025 : Information provided to the department was not accurate when center staff reported that Staff B was no longer fulfilling director duties per the Imposed Plan of Correction, despite evidence to the contrary. The center staff reported that a qualified director was fulfilling the director role as an "acting director" since August 2024. Several staff were interviewed and reported that Staff B continued to fulfill the director duties, and not the "acting director." $500

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Violation

(Staff Record - Physical Examination ) on 1/15/2025 : A physical health report indicating that the person is free from illnesses detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and that the person is physically able to work with young children was not completed within 30 days after a person was hired when Staff A's start date was 9/3/2024 and they had a physical examination completed on 11/8/2024. $500

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(c) · Violation

(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training ) on 1/15/2025 : All employees in regular contact with children did not maintain a file of a current certificate of completion for infant and child CPR and AED training within 3 months after being hired when Staff A's start date was 9/13/2025 and they have not completed the required training as of the date of the licensing visit. $500

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(e)4.d. · Violation

(Center Director / Large Center - Entry-Level Training ) on 1/15/2025 : The center director, who had been working as the center director since January 2024, was not preliminarily qualified to be the director for a center with a capacity of 51 or more children prior to beginning work. The director did not complete the preservice training by December 31, 2024, as required by the department's Imposed Plan of Correction. $825

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.04(6)(b) · Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record

The licensee did not maintain a current or accurate written record of daily attendance when there were six toddlers in Toddler A and only five toddlers were signed in to the classroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)3.a. · Staff Record - Physical Examination

A physical examination was not completed within 30 days after a person was hired when Staff B began working on 10/14/2024 and had not completed the physical examination indicating that they were free from illnesses detrimental to children.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)8. · Staff Record - Orientation

Staff B did not have an orientation within one week of beginning work, as required, when their start date was October 14, 2024 and Staff B did not have record of having an orientation.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(cm) · Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training

Training on child abuse and neglect reporting requirements were not completed during the required timeline of one week after their start date, when Staff B began working at the center on October 14, 2024 and completed the training October 28, 2024.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(f)3. · Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training

Prior to assuming to position, Staff C did not complete the required entry level training when they were working as a lead teacher and did not meet the entry level training requirements.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(g)1. · Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision

An assistant child care teacher is not working under the supervision of a qualitied child care teacher as required when Staff C has not completed the required entry level training and is supervising an assistant teacher.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(4)(a) · Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document

The center did not implement an orientation for all new employees within the first week at the center when Staff B began working at the center on 10/14/2024 and had not completed the orientation in the required timeline.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.07(6)(i)1. · Washing Child's Hands & Face

A child's hands were not washed after the child used the bathroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.07(6)(i)2. · Adult Handwashing

A teacher did not wash their hands after assisting a child with toileting. Additionally, the teacher discarded two soiled pullups and did not wash their hands.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.09(2)(bm) · Infant & Toddler - Sleep Position

A child under the age of one was not placed on their back to sleep when the infant was laying on their stomach, awake in their crib and the teacher was patting the child's back to get them to go back to sleep.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.04(6)(b) · Violation

(Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record ) on 11/13/2024 : The licensee did not maintain a current or accurate written record of daily attendance when there were six toddlers in Toddler A and only five toddlers were signed in to the classroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)8. · Violation

(Staff Record - Orientation ) on 11/13/2024 : Staff B did not have an orientation within one week of beginning work, as required, when their start date was October 14, 2024 and Staff B did not have record of having an orientation.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(g)1. · Violation

(Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision ) on 11/13/2024 : An assistant child care teacher is not working under the supervision of a qualitied child care teacher as required when Staff C has not completed the required entry level training and is supervising an assistant teacher.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(2)(a)8. · Staff Record - Orientation

Staff A did not have an orientation within one week of beginning work, as required, when their start date was June 6, 2024 and they had an orientation on September 24, 2024.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(b) · Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training

Each child care worker did not complete the department approved training on preventing abusive head trauma before their first day of beginning work when Staff A's start date was 6/25/2024 and they completed the training on 9/24/2024.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(f)3. · Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training

Staff A did not have the education qualifications prior to assuming the position of child care teacher.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.09(1)(d) · Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver

Each infant and toddler were not receiving care by a regularly assigned child care worker when they were receiving care by 2-7 different child care teachers each day.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(b) · Violation

(Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training ) on 9/27/2024 : Each child care worker did not complete the department approved training on preventing abusive head trauma before their first day of beginning work when Staff A's start date was 6/25/2024 and they completed the training on 9/24/2024.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.09(1)(d) · Violation

(Infant & Toddler - Assignment To Room & Caregiver ) on 9/27/2024 : Each infant and toddler were not receiving care by a regularly assigned child care worker when they were receiving care by 2-7 different child care teachers each day.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(f)3. · Violation

(Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training ) on 9/27/2024 : Staff A did not have the education qualifications prior to assuming the position of child care teacher. $400

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(c) · Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

All employees in regular contact with children did not maintain a current certificate of completion of infant and child CPR training when Staff B, Staff F, and Staff J completed a CPR training that did not include infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator. Additionally, staff AA has not completed an approved CPR training and their start date was October 16, 2023.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(e)2. · Center Director - Responsibilities

The designated center director was not responsible for the supervision of the planning and implementation of the center's programming when the administrator appointed Staff D has the acting director, but Staff A continued to do the director's responsibilities.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(e)4.d. · Center Director / Large Center - Entry-Level Training

The center director has not completed the preservice training requirements prior to beginning work when Staff A has not completed the required entry level trainings and has not provided documentation by September 1, 2024, indicating enrollment in the required trainings.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(f)3. · Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training

Prior to assuming the position, a person hired to be a child care teacher did not complete or obtain entry level training when Staff B was working as a lead child care teacher and did not complete the required entry level training. Additionally, on September 6, 2024, Kindercare Learning Center agreed to have qualified staff working in assigned classrooms to keep the classrooms open. On September 9, 2024, it was reported by KinderCare Learning Center that Staff G was working as a lead child care teacher in the infant room. Staff G has not completed the entry level training.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(g)2. · Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications

A person working as an assistant child care teacher has not completed the entry level qualification as required when Staff AA did not complete the required Introduction to Child Care Profession course within 6 months after assuming the position.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(c) · Violation

(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training ) on 8/19/2024 : All employees in regular contact with children did not maintain a current certificate of completion of infant and child CPR training when Staff B, Staff F, and Staff J completed a CPR training that did not include infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator. Additionally, staff AA has not completed an approved CPR training and their start date was October 16, 2023.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(e)4.d. · Violation

(Center Director / Large Center - Entry-Level Training ) on 8/19/2024 : The center director has not completed the preservice training requirements prior to beginning work when Staff A has not completed the required entry level trainings and has not provided documentation by September 1, 2024, indicating enrollment in the required trainings.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(f)3. · Violation

(Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training ) on 8/19/2024 : Prior to assuming the position, a person hired to be a child care teacher did not complete or obtain entry level training when Staff B was working as a lead child care teacher and did not complete the required entry level training. Additionally, on September 6, 2024, Kindercare Learning Center agreed to have qualified staff working in assigned classrooms to keep the classrooms open. On September 9, 2024, it was reported by KinderCare Learning Center that Staff G was working as a lead child care teacher in the infant room. Staff G has not completed the entry level training.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

251.05(3)(g)1. · Violation

(Assistant Child Care Teacher - Supervision ) on 8/19/2024 : An assistant child care teacher is not working under the supervision of a qualitied child care teacher as required when Staff B has not completed the required entry level training and is supervising staff C. Additionally, Staff E has not completed the required entry level training and is supervising Staff F.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.