City of Harrisonburg

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the preschool classroom, a cleaning detergent was in an unlocked drawer, out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-290-3

“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Children in the preschool room two outlets were uncovered. The outlets were out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-3.

8VAC20-780-510-P

“When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Medication for Child A was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 30 days ago. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Immunizations are required before children may attend the center. Child #5 had been enrolled for 5 months and did not have documentation of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Each child shall have documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of beginning care. Child #5 was enrolled for 5 months and did not have documentation of a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Children’s hand shall be washed with soap and water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.

“Two children were observed not washing their hands after eating snack.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on record review, the facility failed to obtain Virginia central registry findings within 30 days of employment for two staff.

“Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of obtaining a Virginia central registry check. 3. Staff #3’s date of hire was documented 9.1.2023. Staff #4’s date of hire was documented 1.22.2023. 4. The director confirmed central registry checks had not been submitted.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on documentation review, the center failed to obtain an annual health department inspection.

“Evidence: 1. Documentation reviewed last health inspection was conducted on 11.09.2022. 2. The director confirmed an health inspection had not been obtained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member complete orientation required by licensing standards within seven days of assuming job responsibilities.

“Evidence: 1. Three staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #3 did not have documentation of completing orientation required by licensing standards within seven days of assuming job responsibilities. 3. Staff confirmed orientation documentation could not be found.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on staff record review the center failed to have documentation of obtaining two references for one staff member.

“Evidence: 1. Three staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #3 did not have documentation of two reference checks being conducted. 3. Staff confirmed documentation for reference checks could not be found.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, the center failed to have documentation of a central registry finding for one staff member within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #4 did not have documentation of obtaining a Virginia Central Registry finding. 3. Staff #4’s date of hire was documented as 09/20/2022. 4. The Staff #2 confirmed the Virginia Central Registry findings had not been received for Staff #4.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.