Little Learners Preschool

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most current license was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.

“Two outlets in Classroom B were not covered and within reach of children.”

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

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child #1, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: first date of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Staff records shall be kept for each person that contain all the required information.

“The record for Staff #2 (employed 4 months) did not contain documentation of job title; date of hire; name, address and phone number of an emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #3 and Child #4 was missing the first date of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person. The record for Staff #1 did not contain the name, address and phone number of a person to be notified in the event of an emergency and two or more references as to character and reputation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on the review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each report shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department.

“Evidence: 1. Child #3 start date was 8/7/2023 and on the day of the inspection the immunization and physical record was not signed by a physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

Based on observation and discussion, the center failed to ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was maintained throughout the playground.

“Evidence: 1 Licensing staff observed approximately 4-6 inches of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the 4 foot tall yellow and blue climbing structure. 2 Licensing staff observed approximately 3 inches of resilient surfacing and exposed tree roots around the fall zones of the 3 foot tall yellow and red climbing structure.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on review of three children’s records and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all physical records were obtained within 30 days after the first date of attendance.

“Evidence: Administrative Staff #1 stated Child #3 first date of attendance was 8/8/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the physical record documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on the review of three children’s records and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that each immunization record shall be signed by a physician.

“Evidence: 1. The start date for Child #1 was 1/30/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the immunization record signed by a physician. 2. Administrative Staff #1 stated Child #3 start date was 8/8/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the immunization record signed by a physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

Based on the review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards.

“Evidence: The record for Child #3 did not contain the following information: first date of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on review of one staff record, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete.

“Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 9/14/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have documentation that two or more references were checked before employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure certain documents related to the terms of the license are required to be posted on the premises of each facility.

“Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection completed on 8/22/2022 were not posted. On the day of the inspection the most recent inspection posted was dated 1/19/2022.”

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

Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete.

“Evidence: Staff #3 was hired on 2/21/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required sworn disclosure statement.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunization records were obtained before the child’s first date of attendance.

“Evidence: Child #2 first date of attendance was 8/8/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that equipment on the playground was clean, safe and operable.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.