Little Rocketeers Child Care

Repeat Violation

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: In the toddler classroom there were eight children present; the written record reflected there were six and in the two-year classroom there were 16 children present; the written record reflected there were 18.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

The diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children.

“Evidence: In the infant classroom the teacher’s electronic tablet was observed on the diaper changing surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: In the toddler class, ages 16-24-months, five children were present, the written record reflected that there were four. In the four-year class, five children were present, the written record reflected that there were three.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on review of five staff records, the facility did not ensure that all program leaders had documentation of high school program completion or equivalent on file.

“Evidence: The record for Staff # 3 did not contain documentation of education required for the job position”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A-1.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition.

“Evidence: In the infant classroom, the LI observed three cribs with loose fitting sheets. Loose crib sheets are a suffocation hazard and increase the risk of sudden unexplained infant death.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation; the center did not ensure that infants placed in their crib were place on their back (supine).

“Evidence: In the Infant classroom, (ages 6 weeks- 12 months), LI observed that a staff placed an infant on their stomach in a crib and was patting their back to fall asleep.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-370-1.

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

“Evidence: 1. In the 2’s room, there were multiple cleaning supplies located on a shelf near the changing table and were not locked. 2. In the Preschool room, there were multiple cleaning supplies located on a shelf in the unlocked closet. 3. In the Pre-K 1 room, there were multiple cleaning supplies located on a shelf in the unlocked and closet and the closet door was slightly ajar.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.