Angels at Play Childcare Center

The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #2 did not have a central registry search requested prior to the date of employment. Results were obtained 20 days later.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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

“In classroom #6, there was peeling and chipping paint observed on the windowsill. The foot operated trashcan used to dispose of diapers had visible rust. In classroom #7, parts of the wall had exposed drywall, exposing the metal flashing that was accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence and must include all required information. Evidence: 1. The injury report for an injury that occurred on August 14, 2024 did not contain the time when the parent was notified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

The vendor must inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not more than two business days, of any injury to a child while under the vendor’s supervision when a referral is made for treatment from a medical professional.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 stated they were made aware of the 08/14/2024 injury, where treatment from a medical professional was done, the next day on 08/15/2024. 2. No documentation or information was received by the department regarding the medical attention taken. 3. Leadership confirmed there was no reporting done for the injury on 08/14/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-570-2. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that staff washed their hands before and after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. In the 2-year-old classroom, Staff #4 was observed changing a child’s diaper. 2. No handwashing of the staff was observed before and after diapering.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on a review of seven child records and interview, the center did not ensure that if a child has had a physical examination prior to attendance, it was within the required time period. For children two years of age through five years of age, the physical must have been completed within the preceding 12 months.

“Evidence: 1. The records of child #1 and child #2 (date of enrollment: 8/21/23/4 years of age) had physical records dated 5/27/22. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physical examinations did not occur within the past 12 months prior to enrollment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-B.

Based on a review of seven child records and interview, the center did not ensure to request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Such sharing of information shall be documented.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (date of enrollment: 7/15/2022) did not contain documentation of an annual review and parent confirmation that the child’s record was up to date. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was reviewed but not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

Based on a review of five (5) child records and interview, the center did not ensure that the current form required by the Virginia Department of Health or a physician’s form was used to report the immunizations received for one (1) child.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #5 (date of attendance: 2/6/2023) contained an immunization record that was emailed from the parent on 2/1/2023. The record was unofficial and generated from a patient portal. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was not on the current form required by the Virginia Department of Health or an official physician’s form.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children.

“Evidence: 1. Two (2) cans of paint were observed in an unlocked lower cabinet in the center’s second building. (activity center) The paint contained the words: warnings, do not ingest and avoid contact with skin and eyes. In a three year old classroom, an unlocked cabinet was observed that contained cleaning supplies. 2. Administration acknowledged that the hazardous substances were not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the building that was built prior to 2015 and serves preschool aged children was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

“Evidence: 1. A carbon monoxide detector was not observed during the inspection on 8/11/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the center was not equipped with the detector.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. In the two year old classroom, an unlocked cabinet was observed that contained a can of Lysol disinfecting spray. In the school age building, an unlocked cabinet contained alcohol wipes, glass cleaner, and Lysol. In the school age classroom, an unlocked janitorial closet contained a bottle of Pineglo floor cleaner. The cleaners all contained warning labels. 2. Administration acknowledged that the cleaning chemicals were unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely.

“Evidence: 1. A child in the infant room was observed sitting in an infant seat that contained a protective belt that was not fastened. 2. Administration acknowledged that the protective belt was not fastened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.