Grasshopper Green and Kenwood School

At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening.

“Staff #1’s follow-up TB screening expired seven weeks ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials and disinfectants shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“A container of Lysol disinfectant spray with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were in a storage bin on the playground, within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Repeat violation

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The swing structure on the outdoor playground was observed without the minimum depth of resilient surfacing in the fall zone. Center Director acknowledged surface was not at the required depth.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Ground supports shall be covered with materials that protect children from injury.

“The Tomcat stationary toy on the outdoor playground has two large uncovered bolts presenting a potential tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-C.

Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standard and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use.

“Slides and a climbing structure on the outdoor playground were observed without the minimum depth of resilient surfacing in the fall zone.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on interview, the center did not have one staff in each classroom that had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1. In the Dora Explorers classroom, the two staff did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on interview, the center did not have one staff in each classroom that had current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Evidence: 1. In the Dora Explorers classroom, the two staff did not have current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The black top has two large cracks in the walkway to the playground by the tree near the gate that is creating a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.\ Evidence: 1. In the downstairs bathroom, a spray bottle of disinfectant and a spray bottle of Lysol all purpose cleaner was inside a high cabinet, but it was not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the resilient surfacing under and near the playground equipment did not comply with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. The Caterpillar bars had minimal mulch underneath the fall zone areas and did not meet the requirements. 2. The metal silver slide had a large tree root sticking out of the ground at the bottom of the slide and did not meet the minimum requirements. There was minimal mulch near the fall zone areas of this slide.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation, the center did not one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children. Evidence: 1. In the Building of Pooh’s Pals, the center had a battery operated radio, but it was not working. The radio did not have batteries.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, equipment of the center outside was not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The following equipment on the playground had chipped paint: the red and blue train, the green tractor and the Yellow truck. 2. The green merry go round had a small rust area and lifted/cracked metal on the base.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

22VAC40-185-140-A

“Based on review of four children’s records, the center did not have documentation of a physical in each child’s file prior to or within 30 days of first attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (start date 6/14/2021) did not have a physical in the child’s file.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-140-A.

22VAC40-191-60-C-2

“Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not have the central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire 9/01/2021) did not have the central registry findings within 30 days of employment and received it on 10/14/2021. Staff #5 (Date of hire 8/16/2021) did not have the central registry findings within 30 days of employment and received it on 10/14/2021.”

Rule 22VAC40-191-60-C-2.

63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2

“Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not have the fingerprint results prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 (Date of hire 8/23/2021) had finger print results dated 8/30/2021.”

Rule 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2.