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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - LEXINGTON (PS)License 3436029912 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst Jennifer Velasco (LPA) met with Facility Representative Kimberly Stribik (D1) to deliver findings. LPA toured the facility, including all activity and classroom spaces, restrooms, food service and outdoor play areas. Census included 43 preschool children being supervised by 6 classroom staff. Director was reminded never to exceed the conditions, limitations, and capacity specified on the license. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It was alleged a day care child (C1) sustained an unexplained injury while in care. It was also alleged facility staff did not notify the parents of an incident. During the investigation, LPA conducted interviews, observed care, and obtained relevant and reviewed documentation. Witness statements and photographic and other evidence showed C1 did sustain unexplained injury while in care and showed staff failed to notify C1's parents of the incident. Witness statements, observation, and documentary and photographic reviews corroborated the allegations. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and the allegations are substantiated. Title 22 deficiencies were cited during today's inspection as documented on continuation page LIC 9099-D. This report was reviewed with D1, and an exit interview was conducted. Appeal Rights were provided. A Notice of Site Visit (NOS) was provided to Director who will post it for a period of 30 days for parental review.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 101226(a)Type B

    HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES

    (a) The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an injury more serious than a minor cut or scratch. The licensee shall obtain specific instructions from the authorized representative regarding action to be taken. This requirement was not met as evidenced by witness statements and documentation that, when a child became injured in care, staff failed to provide authorized representative with an incident/injury report. This is a potential risk to health, safety and or personal rights of children in care.

  • 101229(a)(1)Type B

    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 was not met, as evidenced by: witness statements and photographic evidence that C1 did sustain injury in care. This is a potential risk to health, safety and or personal rights of children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 5, 2023 inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - LEXINGTON (PS)?

This was a complaint inspection of KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - LEXINGTON (PS) on June 5, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - LEXINGTON (PS) on June 5, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a) The licensee shall immediately notify the child's authorized representative if the child becomes ill or sustains an ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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