Learning Paths Academy at Ashland (#29)

The center is required to obtain the results of background checks every five years from the date of the last check.

“The subsequent results of a national, fingerprint-based criminal history check were past due for Staff #3 by more than eight months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Staff members are required to obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) test or screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing.

“The subsequent TB screening required for Staff #1 was past due by more than five months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Staff are required to complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“The center was unable to provide documentation to demonstrate that Staff #1, Staff #3 and Staff #4 had completed 16 hours of training for the past year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Lockdown procedures are required to be practiced at least annually.

“A lockdown drill was past due by more than one month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

The center is required to maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“On 6/3/26 at approximately 12:40pm, four children were observed in the Infant classroom. The written attendance record contained documentation of three children present. In order to update the record, staff signed out one child who had moved to another class and signed in two who had arrived.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

The center may administer prescription medication provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian.

“A prescription medication was observed onsite for Child A on 11/13/25. There was no written authorization from a parent or guardian available onsite for the medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

When an authorization for medication expires, the center is required to notify the parent that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization.

“The medication authorization for Child B indicated that the authorizations needed to be updated prior to August 2025. The medication was observed onsite on 11/13/25 and the paperwork had not been updated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

The center is required to ensure that when they provide meals or snacks, that children three years of age or younger are not offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.

“On 12/3/24, children 16-months-old through three-years-old were observed to be served hot dogs that were not cut lengthwise or in a manner to prevent possible choking.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F-4.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain all of the documentation required for staff records. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of children’s files and interview with the director, it was determined that one child with diagnosed food allergies did not have a written care plan from a physician regarding the foods the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child A’s diagnosed food allergies are walnuts, cashews and almonds. There was no written care plan on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place to prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. The laundry room’s door in the hallway was unlocked and bleach and detergent were stored inside. 2. Two containers of commercial paint were stored on the floor in the resource room , the paint was accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, it was determined that a diapering surface was not nonabsorbent and the diapering surface was used for more than diapering and cleaning the children. Evidence: The diapering pad in the toddler classroom was cracked and peeling and was no longer an nonabsorbent surface.

“Artwork and toys were stored on the diapering pad in the two year old classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on a review of the most recent health inspection and interview, it was determined that there has not been an annual inspection by the health department. The most recent health inspection is dated 6/17/20.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.