The Nest Academy

The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system.

“The center’s annual environmental sanitation inspection is overdue by four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Staff #4, who was observed alone with a group of four two-year-olds, had documentation of CPR certification; however, the training did not have an in-person competency demonstration.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

The center shall ensure that equipment of the center outside are maintained in a safe condition.

“There were three slides connected to the playground equipment that had several cracks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with toilet paper.

“The tender time classroom restroom was not equip with toilet paper at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

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.

“Child A has emergency medication that is missing an prescription medication label that includes the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. In the 4’s classroom, a container of multi-surface disinfecting wipes was found on the classroom cubbies. 2. Staff #7 stated that the multi-surface disinfectant wipes were for Child #11, whose parents brought them in to clean the child’s hands. 3. Staff #7 stated that Child #11 has used the multi-surface disinfecting wipes for their hands since 03/25/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and staff interview, 1 of 3 vehicles used by the center for the transportation of children did not meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

“Evidence: Vehicle #3’s (Nest3) Virginia State Inspection expired in March 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain all the required information for each child’s record at least annually.

“Evidence: Child #5’s last annual update confirming the child’s information in the child’s record was up-to-date was 9/29/22. The start date for Child #5 is 10/3/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Repeat violation

“Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition Evidence: 1) There was a separation in the seam of the resilient surfacing near the yellow bars, treehouse, and seesaw, causing a tripping hazard on the playground. 2) There was a few areas of peeling paint on the doorframe of the playground’s door.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and interview, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not dated

“Evidence: The written list of allergies was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on records reviewed and interview conducted, the licensee failed to ensure that a staff person working as the program director met the minimum qualifications set by the State.

“Evidence: 1. On 6/21/23, there was no documentation on-file showing that Staff #1 met 1 of the 4 program director qualification options. 2. On 6/23/23, the qualification options were reviewed with Staff #1 and on this date there was no documentation on-file that would meet 1 of the 4 program director qualification requirements. 3. On 6/27/23, additional education and training documents were submitted for Staff #1 resulting in none of the documents meeting 1 of the 4 program director qualification requirements.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-190-A.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observations made, staff did not ensure that food brought from home was labeled with the date and child’s name. Evidence: Multiple lunch boxes belonging to children did not have the date, and one lunch box did not have both the name of the child and date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records reviewed, the licensee failed to ensure that 1 of 3 staff records did not include documentation of the education required for the position they have been working. Evidence: The education document in the record for Staff #1 was not verifiable, as it was not written in English and a translated copy was not on-file or made available to the inspector.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observations made, records reviewed and interview conducted, staff failed to ensure that a written record of daily attendance that documents arrival and departure of each child was maintained for one class.

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations made, it was determined that a piece of playground equipment was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: One side of the see-saw structure was not attached to the spring base. The inspector and Director were able to lift the see-saw main beam from the spring base. When lifted a space between the beam and spring was created that presented as a potential pinch point.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-440-J

“Based on observations made, it was determined that occupied cribs did not have a minimum of 30? of space on the service side. Evidence: A total of 5 occupied cribs in the infant room had approximately 12?-18? of space on the service side.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-J.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observations made, it was determined that infant bottles were not labeled with the date. Evidence: A total of 3 infant bottles were not labeled with the date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Based on observation and interview, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector during the inspection.

“Evidence: A carbon monoxide detector was not available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“Evidence: Child #1’s record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 6/4/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.