Gloucester Learning Center

8VAC20-780-440-N

“Toys or objects hung over an infant in a crib and crib gyms that are strung across the crib may not be used for infants over five months of age or infants who are able to push up on their hands and knees. Child #1, eight months old, had soft toys hanging from their crib, where they were sleeping.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-N.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Of the 6 lunch boxes checked, in the school age room, 4 were not labeled with the child’s name and none of them were dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-570-B

“Bottles shall not be propped or used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Child #1, eight months old, had their bottle in the crib where they were sleeping.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-B.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 10 children present in the 3’s & 4’s room but only 9 were marked present on the attendance sheet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks a menu listing food to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week. The meu posted was for October.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The attendance sheet in 3 out of 3 classrooms did not have accurate attendance, room#1 had 6 children present and 7 were marked present, room #2 had 4 children present and 7 were marked present and in room #3 4 children were present and 14 were marked present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure to follow the required ratio of 1 staff for every 18 children age range (4 years 9 months to age 9).

“Evidence: From approximately 12:00 PM until 12:17 PM there was only one staff alone with 22 children age range 5-9. The ratio of 1 staff to every 18 children was not followed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-5.

Based on record review, observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: The allergy list did not include the following information. 1) Child #1 parent preference -no diary 2) Child #2 physician diagnosed allergy to amoxicillin 3) Child #5 physician diagnosed seasonal allergies”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to maintain and keep a record for each child enrolled containing all required information.

“Evidence: Center owner verified the center had not obtained annually parent confirmation the required information in the child’s record is up to date. The last documented parent reviews for the following children are Child #1, 8-3-2022, Child #4, 7-22-2019 and Child #5 6-23-2020.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on center documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention.

“Evidence: Child #6 was injured at the center on June 4, 2024 and the injury required outside medical treatment and the department was not notified of the injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2.

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In the center’s lobby on shelf there was container of disinfecting wipes and a container of air freshener beads. These items were observed stored in an unlocked manner and labeled “keep out of reach of children” and at least one other statement “caution”, “flammable” and “warning”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to follow the recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) when they choose to provide meals and snacks .

“Evidence: 1.The menu for the current one-week period was not dated 2.The snack observed on 11-27-2023 for the 2?s and 3?s classroom and the 3?s and 4 `s classroom did not meet the USDA guidelines as only 1/8 up to1/4 cup of juice was served and 1/2 cup was required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Evidence: Staff #4 was observed conducting a diaper change for Child #6 and the child’s hands were not washed after diaper change. The child was observed touching the soiled diaper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff was observed, after a diaper change, spraying a bleach and water mixture on the diapering surface and immediately wiping it off. Staff confirmed they did not clean the surface first with soap and water and did not allow the sanitizer to stay on the surface for 2 minutes before wiping it off.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on record review of 3 children’s records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center kept a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contained all required information.

“Evidence: The record for child #1 did not include the appropriate legal paperwork on file when the custodial parent requests the center not to release the child to the other paren.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.