Booz Allen Hamilton Family Center

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

“1. Two bottles labeled “sanitizer” were observed sitting on top of the paper towel dispensers in the infant classroom. 2. A cabinet full of various cleaning agents was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Medication shall be labeled with the childs name.

“An over-the-counter medication for child #2 was not labeled with the childs name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

The child day center shall obtain a central registry background check for each employee that has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the last 5 years, within the first 30 days of employment.

“Staff #5 has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the last 5 years. Staff #5 record does not contain the results of an out of state background check for the state that they resided in.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

“1. A spray bottle labeled “Bleach solution” and a bottle of rubbing alcohol was observed on a shelf in a cabinet in the Preschool classroom. The lock on the cabinet was not latched/broken. 2. A spray bottle labeled “Bleach solution” was observed on a shelf in a cabinet in the Pre-K classroom. The lock on the cabinet was not latched/broken.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food

“1. A bottle of bleach solution was observed stored on a top shelf in the Two’s classroom. The cleaning solution was next to a zip lock bag of cereal, and over a stock of paper plates, cups and utensils. 2. A bottle of bleach solution and bottle of rubbing alcohol was observed stored on a top shelf in the Preschool classroom. Both solutions were stored above a stock of plates, bowls and utensils.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-D.

Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Child #6 emergency medication was stored inside of a medication bag, within a backpack, located in the Toddler classroom. The lock on the medication bag was broken.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

Childrens records shall contain all required documentation.

“Child #1s record does not contain the street addresses of two emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

“Witness #1 stated that during the drop off routine, child #1 was greeting witness #1 while they were leaving the classroom. Child #1 was pulling towards witness #1 at the classroom door, while staff #1 held child #1 by the lower arm. Witness #1 stated that staff #1 “pulled [child #1] away from the door by the arm so bad”. The redirection from staff 1 was not constructive in nature or age appropriate.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B. From a complaint.

Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially.

“An email thread containing childrens and staff names and information regarding a classroom was forwarded from the center administration to a family outside of the center, unintentionally. The email thread was not treated confidentially.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A. From a complaint.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence.

“The parents of child #1 stated that the child had received a splinter while in care at the center. Center management confirmed that child #1 had received a splinter. Center management could not locate a written record of the childs injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas outside were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There is a whole in the resilient surfacing on the preschool playground, approximately 4” wide.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation, a crib was not used for a child under 12 months of age. Evidence: A child under 12 months was sleeping on a cot. The child had been sleeping on a cot for two weeks. (Child 2 DOB: 3/24/23)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-G.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of records, one child record was not updated annually. Evidence: 1 of 2 child records reviewed was not updated annually. Child #2’s record was dated 11/4/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on a review of injury reports, reports do not contain all required components. Evidence: 7 of 7 injury reports reviewed were missing documentation of any future action to prevent recurrence. The online form in use by the facility does not include this component.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, the center did not maintain in a confidential manner, the written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: The allergy list in all classrooms was not kept confidentially. There is no cover on the list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation, the cribs and cots are not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: The cribs in the infant room are not labeled for specific children. Cots in the Spiders and Ladybugs rooms were not labeled for specific children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on a review of documentation, emergency evacuation drills have not been documented monthly. Evidence; There is no documentation available for review for August 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of records, one child record has not been updated annually. Evidence: One child record reviewed was documented as last being updated on 1/30/2020. (Child 1).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.