Learning Paths Academy at Stone Ridge (#28)

Any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

“One of the buses currently being used to transport children had a state inspection sticker that was expired by 17 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent criminal history check for staff #2 was overdue by 10 days.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2. From a complaint.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #7 updated screening was received over 3 months after it was due.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“The fridge in the infant room had a running temperature of 64 degrees, and with infant bottles stored inside.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

22.1-289.035-A

“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent criminal history check for staff #1 was overdue by 23 days.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

The daily schedule shall include opportunities for outdoor activity for at least one hour per day.

“The center’s daily schedule indicated a morning and afternoon outside time (30 minutes each) for each class, however the Toddler, Preschool, Stepping Stones, and Prep classes did not take their children outside. The Montessori classroom sent the children outside for three minutes to run laps, then had them come back inside.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-380-A-1.

All over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.

“The Stepping Stone classroom had a tub of Aquafor for a child that had expired 32 days prior.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

If diaper ointment is used, written parent authorization shall be obtained.

“A child in the Preschool classroom, did not have an written parent authorization for a tube of Eucerin.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Based on observation, staff did wash hands with soap and running water after contact with body fluids.

“Evidence: Staff in the Preschool A classroom did not wash hands after helping a child blow their nose.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on record review, the center did not maintain complete written record of children’s minor injuries.

“Evidence: 1 of 8 accident incident reports did not have date/ time where parents were notified documented as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on observation areas and equipment outside the center were not found in safe condition.

“Evidence: The fence going down the left side of the playground and along the back wall was found to have multiple nails that had popped up out of the wood and were exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation electrical outlets did not have protective covers.

“Evidence: Room 6 was missing 1 electrical outlet cover by the cubbie area.”

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

Based on observation infant formula was not dated with the child’s name.

“Evidence: 3 infant bottles prepared at home were not labeled with the child’s name and date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based upon observation, there was not required 12 inches of space between nap cots. Evidence: The toddler classroom and pre-school classroom had 4 cots that had to be relocated to obtain the required 12 inches of space in between sleeping children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.