Kindercare Learning Ctr - Security

Violations by category

• Cleanliness & sanitation 4
• Illness & medication 2
• Supervision & ratios 1
• Safety & premises 6
• Staff background & training 4
• Records & paperwork 3
• Other 3

Year by year

Inspection visits

1. Aug 4, 2026 Licensing visit
   • Other

     Based on observations on 8/4/26, a couple children napping in the Discovery A room were not 2 feet apart from each other.

     DCF 251.07(4)(cm) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older

   • Illness & medication

     Based on record review on 8/4/26, there was a medication authorization in the Discovery A room without start and end dates.

     DCF 251.07(6)(f)1.a. — Medication Administration - Parent Authorization

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

2. Mar 13, 2026 Licensing visit · 456 rules checked, 10 not met 2 serious
   • Other

     Based on observations on 3/13/26, there was a child care worker in infant room B sitting in a rocking chair with an infant and the infant's face covered with a cloth.

     DCF 251.04(2)(m) — Health, Safety & Welfare Of Children

   • Records & paperwork Serious

     Based on record review on 3/13/26, attendance record for 3/11/26 did not have the departure time for children in Infant room C. There was a previous attendance record without the date in Infant room C.

     DCF 251.04(6)(b) — Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record

   • Staff background & training

     Based on record review on 3/13/26, there was a staff in Infant room C that was not signed in on the attendance roster. There was a previous attendance record in the Infant C room without a teacher signed in but children were signed in.

     DCF 251.05(2)(a)6. — Staff Record - Days & Hours Worked

   • Supervision & ratios Serious

     On March 13, 2026, Infant Room C exceeded staff to child ratios when one child care worker was responsible for between five and eight one-year-olds from 7:57am - 8:50pm.

     DCF 251.055(2)(b) — Staff-To-Child Ratios - Minimum

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Based on observations on 3/13/26, the toilet seat in the boys bathroom was deteriorating. The toilet bowls in the girls bathroom were not in good repair due to stains in the toilet bowls. The caulking around the toilets were unsanitary.

     DCF 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Based on observations on 3/13/26, there was an uncovered garbage can with food in it in the preschool room.

     DCF 251.06(2)(n) — Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule

   • Safety & premises

     Based on observations on 3/13/26, there was a rocking chair obstructing an exit and did not have a minimum clear width of 3 feet.

     DCF 251.06(4)(d) — Exits & Passageways - Unobstructed, Minimum Width

   • Other

     Based on observations on 3/13/26, there were multiple rooms where children sleeping were not 2 feet apart from each other.

     DCF 251.07(4)(cm) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Sleeping Surfaces - Children 1 And Older

   • Safety & premises

     Based on observations on 3/13/26, there was a crib in infant room B that did not have a tight fitting mattress cover. The mattress fitting was loose and not snugly over the mattress.

     DCF 251.09(1)(j) — Infant & Toddler - Crib Mattresses & Coverings

   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     Based on observations on 3/13/26, a child care worker did not clean the surface properly with the soap and water and a disinfectant solution after each use.

     DCF 251.09(4)(a)3. — Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

3. May 27, 2025 Licensing visit · 415 rules checked, 9 not met 2 serious
   • Records & paperwork

     Based on observation and record review on 5/27/25 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 7 failed to have a alternate arrival release agreement on file.

     DCF 251.04(6)(a)5. — Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement

   • Illness & medication

     Based on observation and record review on 5/27/25 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 3 failed to have immunizations on file.

     DCF 251.04(6)(a)6m. — Child Record - Immunization History

   • Records & paperwork

     Based on observation and record review on 5/27/25 according to the Child Record Checklist Child 3 failed to have a Health Report on file.

     DCF 251.04(6)(a)8. — Child Record - Physical Examination

   • Staff background & training

     Based on observation and record review on 5/27/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member B, C, D failed to have biennial child abuse and neglect on file.

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

   • Staff background & training

     Based on observation and record review on 5/27/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member D failed to have 4 hours of food service training. Staff Member D failed to have 1 hour of continuing education/training in kitchen sanitation, food handling and nutrition in 2024.

     DCF 251.05(3)(gr)3.a. — Meal Prep Personnel - Training

   • Staff background & training

     Based on observation and record review on 5/27/25 according to the Staff Record Checklist Staff Member B, C, and D failed to have any documentation of continuing education in the year 2024. Staff members are required to have 15 hours of continuing education annually.

     DCF 251.05(4)(c)1. — Continuing Education Requirement - Full Time Staff

   • Safety & premises Serious

     Based on observation and measurement of the preschool playground. The energy absorbing surface/woodchips under the climber failed to meet the minimum requirements of a depth of 9 inches. The energy absorbing surface/woodchips are measuring 5-7 inches in depth.

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

   • Safety & premises

     Based on observation and measurement of the preschool classroom the outdoor perimeter of the enclosure/fence failed to meet the minimum requirements of 4 feet. The outdoor perimeter of the enclosure/fence is measuring between 3 feet 10in-4 feet.

     DCF 251.06(11)(b)7. — Outdoor Play Space - Enclosure

   • Safety & premises Serious

     Based on observation of the Toddler and Preschool Playground both play spaces have hazards present. An Abundance of Thistles are present in both play spaces and are easily accessible to children.

     DCF 251.06(2)(a) — Potential Source Of Harm On Premises

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

4. Oct 31, 2024 Licensing visit · 329 rules checked, 1 not met
   • Cleanliness & sanitation

     The center has a grease trap cover in the kitchen area that is in need of replacement. The center has areas downstairs in need of repair around the toilets in the restrooms.

     DCF 251.06(2)(gm) — Premises - Well Drained, Clean, In Good Repair

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)

5. Feb 22, 2024 Licensing visit · 1 rules checked, 1 not met

   The DCF Finder's main page now lists this visit as "No Violations found". Its own visit report below still cites these rules. DCF's list drops violations after about two years.

   • Safety & premises

     Children Who Do Not Sleep After 30 Minutes And/Or Awaken Failed To Be Allowed To Get Up And Have Quiet Time Through The Use Of Equipment Or Activities Which Will Not Disturb Other Children.

     DCF 251.07(4)(b) — Naps Or Rest Periods - Awake Children

   DCF visit report · Correction plan (PDF)