Children’s Academic Center, Inc

Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart).

“On the school aged playground there was not sufficient depth of resilient surfacing as required under and around the play structure. The depth measured approximately 3 inches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“There was no evacuation drill conducted for September 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on review of staff files the facility failed to ensure that tuberculosis screenings were updated every two (2) years as required.

“Evidence: Staff record #2 had a tuberculosis screening dated 04/03/22, and there was no renewed screening available.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on review of the playgrounds the facility failed to ensure that resilient surfacing in the fall zone met the depth requirements for the equipment.

“Evidence: On the school aged playground the depth of the resilient surfacing under and around (fall zone) the climber did not meet the ASTM requirements. It measured approximately 2 inches in depth.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on review of staff files, the center failed to maintain compliance with ensuring Central Registry Clearances were completed every five years.

“Evidence: Staff #5 did not have a renewed Central Registry Clearance at the time of inspection. The clearance in the record was dated 10/19/2016. These are to be renewed every 5 years.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on review of staff files, the center failed to maintain compliance with the requirement to have a tuberculosis (TB) screening or test every two years from the date of the initial screening or test.

“Evidence: Staff #5 had not had a renewed tuberculosis screening or test as required. The test in the file was dated 9/20/20. These are to be renewed every 2 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on review of staff files and discussions with administration the center failed to maintain compliance with ensuring staff were trained in Medication Administration as required when the center has agreed to administer medication.

“Evidence: Child A had emergency medication for a food allergy on site during the inspection. The medications on site were Benadryl and an Epi-Pen to be administered for anaphylactic reaction. No staff held current training in an approved MAT course as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-1.