The Aylett Country Day School

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

“In room #1, one container of Lysol was being stored unlocked on a shelf.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be sealed, clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“In room #2, six food containers were not dated or labeled in a way to identify the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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

“In room #1, 9 containers of Clorox wipes on top of the children’s cubbies and five containers of Clorox wipes on top of the cabinet were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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

“1. The record for staff #3 had the most recent updated national criminal background check completed 28 days after the required due date. 2. The record for staff #3 had the most recent updated central registry completed two days after the required due date.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

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

“The record for staff #1 had documentation of TB screening completed 14 days after the required due date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Every (i) applicant for licensure as a child day center; (ii) agent of an applicant for licensure as a child day center at the time of application who is or will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the child day center or who is or will be alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more of the children; shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B prior to issuance of a license as a child day center every five years thereafter.

“The record for board member #2 had a repeat national fingerprint check dated 3/29/2024. A repeat national fingerprint check was due on or before 1/08/2024.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

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.

“The record for child #6 did not have a written care plan for the child with a diagnosed food allergy.”

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

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff complete all required training.

“Evidence: The record for staff #6, did not have documentation of orientation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-C.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: In room #4, one window with cracks in the window glass.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, children’s food items were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: In room #3 and room #4, ten children’s lunch boxes were not labeled and/or dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on a review of board member records and interview, the center did not obtain central registry results and a sworn statement every five years for one board member.

“Evidence: 1. The record for board member #1 (effective 8/10/16) contained documentation of a central registry result dated 9/28/16. 2. The record for board member #1, contained documentation of a sworn statement dated 8/10/16. Background checks shall be repeated every five years from the date of the most recent background check. 3. The administrator stated that the central registry and sworn statement for board member #1 was not complete.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. In room #2, the wall inside the bathroom was cracked and the paint was peeling away from wall exposing dry wall. The area surrounding the crack and peeling paint was dark in color. 2. On the bus, seven out of seven seats had holes exposing foam and metal.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure vehicles used to transport children met requirements.

“Evidence: 1. On bus #1 used to transport children, the bottom part of the seat on four of the seven seats were not fastened to the frame. The bottom half of the seat was able to move forward and the seat belt and back of seat stayed in place. 2. The administrator acknowledged that the bottom half of the seats were not attached to the frame.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.