Lake Ridge Creative Preschool and Summer Camp

Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent.

“The record for Staff #3, with a job title of teacher, did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or the equivalent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-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.

“In the downstairs class, ages four and five-years-old, 22 children were present, the written record reflected there were two. In the upstairs class, ages three and four-years-old, there was no written record of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a national, fingerprint-based criminal history record check every five years from the date of the last check for all staff.

“Evidence: The most recent fingerprint results on record for Staff #2 were dated 4/12/18.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the center did not obtain out of state central registry background checks for staff that has resided outside of Virginia in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #5, with an employment date of 8/14/23, contained documentation that the staff member had resided in Connecticut within the past five years. The record did not contain documentation of the results of a central registry check within 30 days of employment from Connecticut.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to employment.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #5 with a start date of 08/14/23, the sworn statement on record was dated 8/21/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on a review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.

“Evidence: The record for Staff # 5, with a start date of 8/14/23, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 9/6/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of medications onsite, one medication was not properly labeled.

“Evidence: In the downstairs classroom, an over-the-counter eye drop medication was not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Repeat Violation

“Based on observation and interview the center did not obtain written authorization from the child’s physician and parent for long-term prescription medication. Evidence: The emergency medication authorization form for Child #6 authorized the center to administer Auvi-Q, the medication on site for this child was epinephrine. A new medication authorization form, with the correct medication, is required and must be signed by the physician and parent when medications change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Based on review of required posted documents, the center did not ensure that all required documents related to the terms of the license were posted on the premises of the program.

“Evidence: On the date of inspection, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was dated 5/12/22. The most recent inspection report for the facility was 12/7/22.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Based on a review of three staff files, the center did not have documentation that an individual possesses the education required by the job position.

“Evidence: The record for Staff # 2 did not contain documentation of education required for the job position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

Based on a review of three staff files, the center did not ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #1, with a start date of 7/9/22, did not have documentation of completing the Preservice orientation course on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on a review of three staff files, the center did not ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #1, with a start date of 7/9/22, did not have documentation of completing the Preservice orientation course on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home that it is labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: In the downstairs classroom there were three lunch boxes with no name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on a review of three staff files, the center did not ensure reference checks taken over the phone included a signature of the person making the call.

“Evidence: The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation of the person making the call to check references.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on medication review, the center did not obtain parental authorizations for all medications on site.

“Evidence: Child #6 had an emergency medications on site and did not have a signed parental authorization granting the center permission to administer the medication to the child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-B.

Based on review of emergency supplies, the center did not ensure that all required items were in the first aid kit.

“Evidence: The centers first aid kits did not contain triangular bandages as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

Based on record review and staff interview, the center has not conducted lockdown drills at least annually.

“Evidence: The center has not completed any lockdown drills.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home that it is dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“Evidence: In the upstairs classroom there were 3 lunch boxes observed with no date and 1 lunch box with no name. In the downstairs classroom there were 16 lunch boxes observed with no date and 12 lunch boxes with no name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Evidence: Child #6 has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have an allergy care plan on file.”

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

Based on staff interview, the center has not ensured that each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that serves preschool-age children is equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

“Evidence: There was no carbon monoxide detector installed at the center.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.

“Evidence: Child #2 has a food allergy and has emergency medications on site. There was not a written list of children’s allergies in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on medication review, the center did not ensure that long term medications are accompanied by a signed physician authorization.

“Evidence: Child #2 had two emergency medications on site and did not have a physician authorization on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written allergy care plan for each child with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Evidence: Child #2 has a food allergy and has emergency medications on site. Child #2 does not have an allergy care plan signed by a physician on file.”

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