The Harvest Corner: Child Kare Center and Guidance Services

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“There was a container of Zevo Insect Killer on the picnic table in the outside play area that was accessible to the children; the children were on the play area during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The first aid kit shall include all of the items required by the standards.

“The first aid kit on the van did not contain a thermometer or triangular bandages. The first aid kit on the lower level of the center did not contain tweezers or gauze pads.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

The center is required to have a list of the names of the children being transported in the vehicle used for transportation.

“The names of the children being transported were not documented for 9 days (since 04/06/2026); children are transported daily from the public school to the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-C.

A first aid kit shall be on each floor of each building used by children.

“There wasn’t a first aid kit on the lower level of the day care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-A.

Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff 3, who has been employed for 15 months, did not have a completed national background check that had been requested by the provider. The check on file had been requested by a different licensed provider; background checks are not transferable.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on observations and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that during transportation of children the Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by the Code of Virginia and that the information required by the standard is in the transportation vehicle.

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-C.

Based on observation and record review, the center failed to ensure that there shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.

“Evidence: Staff 2 and Staff 3 were the only two staff members observed on duty from 8:30 am until the arrival of Staff 1 at approximately 9:00 am. Staff 2 and Staff 3 have not obtained instruction in performing the daily health observation of children within the last three years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Repeat violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to contact with children and that the documentation shall have be completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: The record for Staff 2 contained a documented hire date of 03/03/2023. The tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff 2 was dated 11/09/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. There were multiple broken riding toys in the outside play area that had sharp edges which could snag skin and could create pinch points. Children were observed playing with the riding toys during the inspection. 2. The playhouse in the outside play area had numerous cracks and missing pieces that created sharp edges and pinch points. Children were observed playing in the playhouse during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

“Evidence: There were two slides and a merry-go-round on the outdoor playground; small gravels were used as the resilient surfacing. The small gravels do not comply with the resilient surfacing minimum safety standards. Children were observed using one of the slides during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when centers choose to provide meals or snacks, a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be dated.

“Evidence: The posted menu for the current one-week period was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards.

“Evidence: The record for Staff 2 did not contain the following information: documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position and orientation training as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: There were 2 aerosol cans of Lysol and 2 containers of Lysol wipes in a storage cube in the childcare room that were not locked to prevent access by children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on document review and interviews, the center failed to maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center.

“Evidence: The liability insurance for the center expired on 12/10/2022. Staff 2 verified that they have not obtained a new policy as of 12/12/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-H.

Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not include the documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required by the standards. 2. The record for Child 3 did not contain the following information: allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; and first date of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that 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: There were 7 children in care at the time the attendance document was reviewed. The attendance had not been taken for the day at the time the attendance document was reviewed. The written record of daily attendance did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.

“Evidence: Staff 1 stated that the center did not have written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.