SACC at Freedom Hill

Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who has satisfactorily completed a training course developed or approved by the Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Health and the Board of Nursing.

“Child #6 (age 7 years) has been prescribed an emergency medication that is kept at the center. No staff at the center have satisfactorily completed an approved training course to administer the brand/delivery method of emergency medication needed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-3.

Medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.

“There were three over-the-counter medications for children stored onsite that were not labeled with the child’s name, dosage amount ,and time or times to be given.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

The staff-to-children ratio for children who are School-age eligible up to 9 years of age shall be maintained at 1:18 whenever children are in care.

“During the inspection, staff #1 was present in classroom #1 with a group of 31 children for approximately 6 minutes.”

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

Provision shall be made for an individual place for each child’s personal belongings.

“Backpacks, lunchboxes, and coats belonging to the children were observed laying on the floor covering the walkway in front of cubbies.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-K.

Based on record review, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“Evidence: The most recent evacuation drill was dated 01/13/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain all information for children’s records.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record indicates an allergy to tree nuts. The record for Child #1 did not include a written allergy care plan. 2. Child #2?s record indicates an allergy to tree nuts. The record for Child #2 did not include a written allergy care plan. 3. Child #3?s record indicates an allergy to tree nuts. The record for Child #3 did not include a written allergy care plan.”

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

Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not 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.

“Evidence: 1. The center did not have a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions posted 2. Staff #1 stated that they just need to type the list and post it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain all information for children’s records.

“Evidence: Child #1?s record indicates an allergy to tree nuts. The record for Child #1 did not include a written allergy care plan.”

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