James L. and Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy

Children’s records shall be treated confidentially.

“The center released the names of six children attending the program on a confidential supplemental page to a parent. The parent had requested information in reference to his child for an incident that occurred. He was given both his child’s incident information as well as the names of six separate children in care at the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“Child A, a one year old, was observed by the parent at pickup, with a pencil in his mouth. The parent took it from the child and gave it to Staff B.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

The center shall inform the licensing inspector as soon as possible, but no to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention.

“Child A fell on the playground and injured the left arm. The injury required surgery to correct the issue. The center did not report the incident until over two weeks past the date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2.

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

“The outside exit door from the toddler room had a jagged broken edge exposed to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The first aid kit shall be easily accessible to staff and not children.

“The first aid kit was not easily accessible to staff at the time of scheduled outdoor playground time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-B.

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

“Peeling paint and particle wood were observed on a lower cabinet in Classroom A.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, areas and equipment in the center was not maintained in a safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: Four classroom doors were not closing completely. The doors were sitting on the outside of the door frame leaving a small gap between the door and the door frame which poses a finger entrapment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on record review, applicants did not undergo a background check every five years after the most recent search.

“Evidence: 1) Board member 1 does has a fingerprint based criminal history record completed on 12/1/2018. 2) Board member 2 has a fingerprint based criminal history record check completed on 12/7/2018, a central registry search completed on 11/28/2018, and a sworn affidavit completed on 11/9/2018.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was used.

“Evidence: In the toddler classroom, the diaper changing pad was covered with a terry cloth material.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation, there was not sufficient resilient surfacing under and around a climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

“Evidence: There was not sufficient resilient surfacing underneath a large climbing dome. There was not resilient surfacing around the fall zone of the climbing dome.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of fingerprint based criminal history check for an agent. Evidence: 1. Agent # 1’s employment date was 7/1/20. 2. Agent 1’s record did not include results of a criminal history check based on a fingerprint search, conducted by the Department’s approved agency.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

8VAC20-780-160-A-1

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A-1.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not maintain the required depth of resilient surfacing in the fall zone areas around and under playground equipment. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. Evidence: There was no resilient surface of a depth of 6 inches under or surrounding the metal climbing dome on the playground. It was located on the ground that comprised of soil and some grass.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-90-A

“Based on records review, a written agreement between the parent and the center to include the notification of communicable illness and the center’s sick policy was not signed by the parent. Evidence: Child # 1’s record included the written policy that listed the notification of communicable illness and the center’s sick policy. However, the parent agreement was not signed by the parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

8VAC20-780-350-F

“Based on staff interview, the center did not develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 stated that the center did not have a written policy in developed and implemented to ensure consistency of staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-F.

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on records review, the center did not have written procedures for practices that include coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: The center did not have written procedures related to coping with crying babies, safe sleep practices and sudden infant death syndrome.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.