One Step Further Child Care

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #1, employed for more than 2 weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state and no documentation of requesting a criminal history check from the same state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

“Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 2 weeks, was missing one completed reference verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaints of child abuse or neglect within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: Staff 1, hired on 1/2/2024 had no record of a Central Registry on file during inspection on 6/3/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing.

“Evidence: 1.Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“Evidence: 1.Child #1 had no address for their emergency contacts on record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on review the center failed to provide an Out of State Sex Offender Registry on individuals who have resided out of state within the past five years.

“Evidence: Staff #1 who was hired on 10/13/2022 had no Out of State Sex Offender Registry on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on observation the center failed to install carbon monoxide Detectors in each building that serves preschool children.

“Evidence: Licensing Inspector asked Director if either building had a carbon monoxide detector and the director stated neither building had them.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on observation, the center failed to maintain inside play equipment clean, safe and operable.

“Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed a child in Class #3 playing with a broken wooden chair. The child had the broken leg off the chair engaging in play with it. This creates a bodily harm hazard for the child and others.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observations the center failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked location.

“Evidence: License Inspector observed in the infant room, a plastic bag in the window seal located beside an infant crib. Plastic bag was within reach of infant child creating a suffocation hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-H.

Based on observation, the center failed to maintain outdoor playground area to protect children from hazards.

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-A.

Based on observation the center failed to label children’s crib.

“Evidence: License Inspector observed 2 cribs that were not identified for use by a specific child. Infant children were in care during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

Based on review of medication, the center failed to label prescribed medication with required information.

“Evidence: Licensing Inspector reviewed medication records for 2 children. Prescribed emergency Medications for Child #1 was not labeled with the child’s name, dosage amount and the time(s) to be given.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Based on review of medication records the center failed to return medication that had an expired authorization.

“Evidence: Licensing Inspector reviewed medication records for 2 children. The medication authorization for Child #2 had expired. The Center Director advised the Licensing Inspector that Child #2 is no longer enrolled however the medication was still on site and had not been returned to the child’s parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Based on observation, the center failed to label diaper cream with child’s name.

“Evidence: In the infant room, Licensing Inspector found 3 tubes of diaper cream that were not labeled with child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Based on observation, the center failed to label infant bottle containing prepared infant formula with the child’s name and date.

“Evidence: In the infant room, Licensing Inspector observed an infant bottle containing prepared formula. Bottle was not labeled with the child’s name or date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain 2 designated people to call in emergency if parents cannot be reached.

“Evidence: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children’s records. Record for Child #3 did not include the names, addresses and phone numbers for at least 2 people who are not identified as parents/guardians. Record for Child #3 identifies the child’s parents/ guardians as the emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain written agreements between the parent and the center.

“Evidence; Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children’s records. Records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include documentation of the written agreements between parent and center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.