Learn ‘N Play Preschool and Children’s Center

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

“The out-of-state sex offender registry searches for Staff #1 and Staff #6 have not been requested. The staff have been employed for four months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

A facility must not accept a required central registry finding from that is dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment.

“The central registry finding in the record of Staff #1, who has been employed for over three months, was completed three years prior to the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-6.

Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition

“Evidence: In the two-year classroom, the bathroom had screws protruding upward from the base of the toilet that extended approximately 12 thread lengths.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and measurements, it was determined that the slide on the playground did not have the required amount of resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding the structure.

“Evidence: 1. The slide requires 6 inches of shredded rubber in front and on all sides of the slide, the shredded rubber was approximately 1-1/2? at the slide exit. 2. There was approximately 3 inches of shredded rubber in the fall zone of the four swings. Six inches of shredded rubber is required in the front and back fall zone of the swings.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check for one staff prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #4, with an employment date of 4/17/23, did not contain documentation of fingerprint results.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a sex offender registry check from all states in which a staff member has resided within the last five years prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #4, with an employment date of 4/17/23, contained documentation that the staff member had lived in Maryland and Florida within the past five years. The record did not contain the results of a sex offender registry check from Maryland or Florida.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for one child within 30 days after attendance. Evidence: The physical on record for Child C, with a start date of 3/28/22, was dated 12/22/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the shared bathroom for the two-year-old and three-year-old classes, there was a spray bottle labeled ?Bleach and Water? on a high shelf and a second in a high basket.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-420-E-1

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that the daily record for infants who cannot turn over by themselves contained documentation of the time spent on their stomachs. Evidence: Staff stated that they have not been documenting tummy time for infants.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-1.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the diapering area contained a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: In the Infant classroom, the diaper changing pad was observed to have several tears, making it absorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that infant bottles were dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: In ?The Pond? class for older infants, there were four bottles observed in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the date or a child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on review of six child records, 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: The record for Child E contained documentation of a diagnosed allergy to cinnamon. There was no written allergy care plan from a physician on record for Child E.”

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

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attended the center. Evidence: The immunizations on record for Child B, with a start date of 2/7/22, were dated 5/20/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination, by or under the direction of a physician, for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The physical on record for Child B, with a start date of 2/7/22, was dated 5/20/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures were practiced at least annually. Evidence: The Director reported that the center has not yet practiced a lockdown drill.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

8VAC20-780-240-E

“Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff A, with a start date of 3/22/22, and the record for Staff B, with a start date of 3/25/22, did not contain documentation of completing orientation training in first aid and CPR. The director confirmed that Staff A and Staff B had not received that training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-E.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within 21 days of employment. Evidence: The TB test on record for Staff A, with a start date of 9/8/21, was dated 11/19/21.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.