Lois Atkins Head Start Center

The Provider is required to request a check of the criminal history record, the central registry record and the sex offender registry record from all states in which staff members have resided within the last five years prior to employment.

“The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that a central registry check or a sex offender registry clearance from all states where they resided within the last five years was requested prior to employment. The central registry check and sex offender registry check should have been request 5 months ago.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication.

“For medication for Child #1, physician authorization expired 9 days ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

The Center is required to obtain a central registry background check, criminal history background check or sworn disclosure statement every five years from the date of the last criminal history background check and sworn disclosure statement.

“Evidence: 1)The record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain a central registry or criminal history background check every five years from the last central registry and criminal history background checks. 2) The record for Staff #3 did not contain a criminal history background check every five years from the last criminal history background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers.

“Evidence: In the LA-1 classroom (ages 3-5 years old) there was an outlet that did not have a protective cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: During inspection in the LA-1 classroom (age 4 years old), there were 16 children present, but the written record reflected there were 15 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in original containers or in substitute containers that clearly indicate their contents.

“Evidence: During the inspection of classroom LA-2, Staff #1 indicated that a bottle of soap and water mixture was being used in the bottle labeled as a specific disinfectant.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers.

“Evidence: In the LA-1 classroom, there were 3 outlets on a surge protector located on the floor that did not have protective covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

Based on observation, the center did not maintain the required supervision ratio of staff to children whenever children are in care.

“Evidence: At approximately 10:30am upon entering the LA-1 classroom, Staff #2 was alone with 14 children. Staff #3 returned to the classroom at approximately 10:35am.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that tables were sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

“Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 stated that the tables where children eat are sanitized at the end of the day and not before and after feeding the children as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

Based on review of documentation, the center did not ensure they implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“Evidence: There was no documentation at the center for an evacuation drill in October 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: 1)During inspection in the LA1 classroom, there were 12 children present, but the written record reflected there were 13 children present. 2)During inspection in the LA2 classroom, there were 14 children present, but the written record reflected there were 15 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.