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Staff are required to complete the department’s health and safety update course annually.

“Staff #1 did not complete the training in 2024. Training is one year overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #1, employed for one year and three months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sex offender registry check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Staff are required to complete the department’s health and safety update course annually.

“Staff #1 has not completed training since hire date in 2022. Training is one year overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The central registry finding in the record for Staff #2 was completed one month after it expired.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“The tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff #1 was completed two weeks after its expiration date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Complaint related

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain a completed sworn statement or affirmation for each staff member prior to date of hire.

“Evidence: The record for staff 2 (Date of hire 12/21/2023) did not contain a completed sworn statement or affirmation.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

(Repeat violation) Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendars days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (hire date 12/12/2023), contained a negative tuberculosis screening dated for 2/22/2024. 2. The record for staff 2 (hire date 12/21/2023), contained a negative tuberculosis screening dated for 4/22/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that records for staff were complete.

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a Tuberculosis (TB) test/screening for all staff within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. 1. Staff 5?s record contained a tuberculosis (TB) test dated 9/28/2021. Staff 5?s dated of hire was 7/24/2023. 2. The director stated that she was not aware that she needed an updated tuberculosis (TB) test when she was rehired.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not maintain a safe condition in one classroom. Evidence: A pair of teacher scissors was found sitting on top of a set of cubbies near the door in classroom 1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In classroom 1, there was a clear bottle labeled ?bleach no water? hanging over the sink where children wash their hands.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1. In classroom 2, there were 3 electrical outlets not covered with protective covers. 2. Staff was aware that outlets were not covered.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that a shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1. Reviewed the evacuation drill log and found that there was no shelter in place drills practice from September 2022 ? August 2023. 2. The director was aware that a shelter in place drill had not been practiced.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. The evacuation drill log did not contain documentation that a lockdown drill had been practiced between September 2022 ? August 2023. 2. The director stated that she was not aware that a lockdown drill had not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on review, two center staff did not have current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of hire 4/4/2022) did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 2. Staff #3 (Date of hire 11/28/2022) did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on review, two center staff did not have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of hire 4/4/2022) did not have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. 2. Staff #3 (Date of hire 11/28/2022) did not have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that each staff complete annually the Virginia Annual Health and Safety Update Course sponsored by the Department as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 07/01/2019) contained documentation of the Virginia Annual Health and Safety Update dated 10/19/2021. 2. The record of staff #5 (DOH: 08/16/2022) contained documentation of the Virginia Annual Health and Safety Update dated 08/16/2022. 3. The administrator acknowledged that the training update had not been completed annually as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the 2?s and 3?s classroom, there was a hole in the wall approximately 2-3 inches located on the back wall under the window seal.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to have protective covers on electrical outlets in areas used by preschool age or younger children. Evidence: 1. The Preschool classroom (Ages 3years ? 5 years) had one outlet that was not covered with an outlet cover located on the wall near the door within reach of children. 2. In the entry area above a bench, an outlet was not covered with and outlet cover. The outlet cover is within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential. Evidence: 1. The allergy list was not kept in a confidential manner, as the list was observed posted on the front wall near the door in the 2?s and 3?s classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-410-1

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation and video footage, the center failed to use a crib for children under 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot or mat. Evidence: 1. A teacher placed a sleeping infant on a mat. The teacher then covered the infant with a blanket.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-G. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical exam for children within one month of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 first date of attendance was 9/13/2022 and their record did not contain a physical exam. Child #5 first date of attendance was 9/13/2022 and their record did not contain a physical exam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to post the most recent inspection of the facility. Evidence: 1. The inspection posted in the hall on the bulletin board was dated 1/7/20. The most recent inspection was dated 5/5/22. 2. The director verified the most current inspection was not posted.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-2.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children.

“Evidence: During the inspection, the kitchen door was observed propped open. A rolling cart located in the kitchen contained a variety of cleaning products.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on the review of five children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure one child’s contained the required information.

“Evidence: The record for Child #1 contained the name, address and phone number for one designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Name, address and phone number is required for two designated emergency contacts other than the child’s parent. A member of management confirmed this information during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on review of six staff records, observation and interview, the center did not ensure one staff record contained the required information.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (hire date 04/04/2022) did not the name, address and phone number of one person to be notified in case of emergency and information regarding any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. Staff #1 was observed working during the inspection. A member of management confirmed the information was not in the record while the licensing inspector was on site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.