Learning Paths Academy at Heathcote (#40)

The diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children, and it shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.

“There were two spots of debris on one of the diapering pad in classroom #1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

The center is required to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“The center’s fire inspection was overdue by four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

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

“In classroom #1 there was debris on crib sheets of four cribs. In classroom #2 there was debris on the crib sheet of one crib. In classroom #3 there was crayon and paper debris on the table and ripped paper on a book shelf. One of the bathrooms in classroom #4 had fecal matter on the wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Staff who work directly with children shall complete the department’s updated health and safety course.

“Staff #1 had not completed the department’s updated health and safety course; it was five months past due. Staff #2 had not completed the department’s updated health and safety course; it was eight months past due.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility failed to provide the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was dated December 19, 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on review, the facility did not have documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: reviewed 5 children’s records and found that Child 5 is under 2 years of age, and their last documented immunization was dated 12/9/2022”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: observed in the toddler classroom two holes in the drywall, large enough for children and staff to stick their fingers in.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the requirements for diaper ointments were met. Evidence: observed the following in the Toddler classroom: 1) Child 1 did not have a written authorization form for over the counter diaper ointments on file, or in the classroom. 2) Child 3 and 5 had diaper ointments in their cubbies that were not labeled with their names.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the required first aid kit contained the minimally required items. Evidence: observed that the main first aid kit kept at the reception desk only had 1 triangular bandage.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) observed an outdoor air vent that was broken and out of place, accessible to children. 2) observed 2 separate cracks in the playground fencing 3) observed 2 propane tanks in an unlocked cabinet, in the school-age classroom”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, 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. If a key is used, it should be kept inaccessible to children. Evidence: observed a cabinet with cleaning agents inside, but the key was in the lock and accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children’s records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 5 children’s records and found that Child 2 did not have documentation of the parents annual review of emergency contact information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 5 staff records and found that Staff 3 and 4 did not have documentation of staff references completed prior to employment. Staff 3 was hired on 12/22 and references were conducted on 12/29. Staff 4 was hired on 12/19 and both references were conducted on 12/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.