SACC at Ravensworth

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

“A bottle of rubbing alcohol and a container of petroleum jelly with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the classroom sink cabinet, within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child’s record at least annually.

“The information in the record of Child #5 had not been updated in over 18 months. Staff stated the record had been reviewed, but the date was not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child #2, enrolled for fourteen months, was missing the following required components: Parent home addresses.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for Staff #3 and Staff #4 was dated sixteen days after their first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1. From a complaint.

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

“The center did not request a central registry check or a national sex offender registry search from one state for Staff #3, who had been employed for two months. The center did not request a central registry check or a national sex offender registry search from one state for Staff #4, who had been employed for four months. Staff #4 was working alone with children without having the required background clearances.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4. From a complaint.

Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

“Staff #4 TB documentation did not indicate it was completed within 30 days of the hire date, as the date on the form was unreadable and blurry. Staff #4 had been employed for four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A. From a complaint.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“On October 15, 2025, Staff #1 was unaware that Child #1 (age 12 years old) had left the classroom and walked to the school’s playground. Child #1 was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately fifteen minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Children 10 years of age and older shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On October 15, 2025, Staff #1 was unaware that Child #1 (age 12 years old) had left the classroom and walked to the school’s playground. Child #1 was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately fifteen minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-G.

Areas inside the center were not maintained in a safe condition.

“Two green couches in separate classrooms were observed with seat cushions that were peeling.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.

“The allergy list at the center was not current. Child #6 has a food allergy and was not included on the allergy list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child #4 was missing the following required components: an annual update confirming the child’s information in the child’s record was up-to-date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In classroom #1, rubbing alcohol was kept in a cabinet below the sink counter next to the bathroom, within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Documentation shall be maintained for lockdown drills.

“There was no documentation of an annual lockdown drill for 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

A written care plan is required 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.

“Child #6 has a documented food allergy noted on their physical examination form by a physician, however, there is no written care plan to include the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”

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

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child #3, who had been attending for 25 months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. Child #5, who had been attending for 13 months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of child #3, who had been enrolled for 25 months. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for 13 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on record review, each child did not have documentation of a physical examination by a physician.

“Evidence: Child 1 does not have documentation of physical on record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.