inspection — Annual Inspection2 citations

July 5, 2023

KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - VIA MERCADO, INF

What Happened

This annual center inspection found infant and toddler ratios within limits, with 11 infants and 14 toddlers supervised by the required staff. The center was generally clean and safe, with current drills and compliant background checks.

Observations

  • The infant classroom had 11 infants with two teachers and one aide, and the toddler classroom had 14 toddlers with one teacher and three aides.
  • The center provided breakfast, lunch, snack, and formula, with parent-provided bottles labeled with the child's name and date.
  • The last fire and disaster drill was documented on 2023-06-28.
  • Staff needing background checks had clearances or exemptions.

Inspector Focus

Supervision/RatiosFood ServicePhysical PlantFire SafetyEmergency PreparednessStaff Records

Citations Issued

Type B1596.7995(a)(1)

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 8 persons, as S1 and S3 did not have immunization records available for review during time of inspection, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Type B101216(g)(2)

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 8 persons, as health screening reports for S1, S2 and S3 were not available during time of inspection which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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