Early Years Preschool (Arlington CO)

Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.

“1 of 2 required shelter-in-place drills were documented as completed in the prior 12 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

The emergency preparedness plan shall include documentation of the annual review.

“The emergency preparedness plan was dated as last reviewed in August 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-B.

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on records reviewed, at least 1 staff person in each classroom was not certified in First Aid. Evidence: 0 of 2 staff working in the infant class were certified in First Aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 3 children’s records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Child #12 did not include documentation of a signed agreement, the ill-child statement, reporting communicable disease requirements, written authorization for emergency medical care and proof of identity. The child’s enrollment date was September 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff did not have a required out-of-state background check completed within the first 30-days of employment. Evidence: Staff #7 - The results of a central registry search were not on-file. Date of employment began 11/14/22.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff records did not include documentation of a completed TB screening/test submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #7 - (1) There was no documentation of a completed TB screening/test on-file. (2) Employment began on 11/14/22 for a direct-care position. (3) Staff #7 was observed working in a direct-care position today.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 4 staff records did not include documentation of completion of the VDOE sponsored orientation course within the first 90-days of employment. Evidence: (1) Staff #7 began employment on 11/14/22, and there was no documentation that the course has been completed. (2) Staff #8 began employment on 4/29/22, and there was no documentation that the course has been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on observations made and records reviewed, it was determined that 1 classroom was being supervised by a staff person with no documentation of First Aid/CPR certifications. Evidence: The 4-5 year old classroom was supervised by Staff #7 today. The staff record did not include documentation of First Aid/CPR certifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that a monthly emergency evacuation drill was not completed. Evidence: There was no drill documented as completed for February 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observations made and interview conducted, it was determined that the findings from most recent inspection were not posted in the facility. Evidence: (1) The findings/violation notice from the 10/6/22 inspection were not posted in the facility for public viewing. (2) Staff #2 was not sure of the location of the 10/6/22 violation notice.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-2.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 staff records did not include a required background check. Evidence: Staff #5-There was no documentation that an out-of-state child abuse/neglect search was submitted or completed.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on interview conducted, it was determined that no staff present during the inspection had obtained Daily Health Observation training in the previous 3 years. Evidence: The program director reported that no staff had completed this training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observations made, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place when not in use. Evidence: (1) 2 spray bottles containing cleaning agents were on sitting on a counter in Room #104. (2) 1 spray bottle containing a cleaning agent was sitting on a counter in Room #101.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-430-D

“Based on observations made, it was determined that there was not a minimum 6? fall zone on the outdoor rock climbing wall (located on the large playground structure). Evidence: The fall zone was measured to be 5?5? to a wood pole installed in the fall zone (the wood pole is a support structure for the shade canopy).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-D.

8VAC20-780-550-D

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on records reviewed and information received, it was determined that 1 of 2 employee records did not have documentation of criminal record check/fingerprinting ( CRC ) prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #2 - (1) The CRC on file, dated 8/23/19, was completed with a different name than the name listed on the hiring paperwork and other background checks completed within the same time-frame. Date of employment was 8/26/19.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on records reviewed and information received, it was determined that 2 of 2 employee records did not have documentation of a VA child abuse and neglect search ( CPS ) prior to the first day of employment, or before the 30th day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 - The CPS check on file was dated as completed 11/21/19. Date of employment was 8/26/19. 2. Staff #7 - The CPS check on file was dated as completed 11/21/21. Date of employment 10/1/21.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Based on records reviewed and information received, it was determined that 2 of 2 employee records did not include required documentation of required out-of-state background checks prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 - (1) The out-of-state child abuse and neglect search was dated 10/22/20. (2) The out-of-state criminal record check was dated 4/15/21. (3) The out-of-state sex offender registry check was dated 2/1/22. Date of employment was 8/26/19. 2. Staff #7 - There was no documentation of the out-of-state criminal record check. Date of employment 10/1/21.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on records reviewed and information received, it was determined that 1 of 2 employees did not have documentation of a criminal record check ( CRC ) prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #2 - (1) The CRC on file, dated 8/23/19, was completed with a different name than the other background checks completed within the same time-frame. Date of employment was 8/26/19. (2) The out-of-state CRC was dated 4/15/21, approximately 20 months after employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 2 employee records did not include documentaiton of a completed TB test/screening.

“Evidence: Staff #2 - The document submitted to the inspector included a partially completed “Adult Tuberculosis Screening Certificate,” and did not include a health official’s signature or date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A-2.

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on documentation requested and not received, it was determined that there was not at least 1 staff member on duty who has obtained daily health observation training. Evidence: Training certificates were requested and not received.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.