Smart Cookie Learning Center II

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

“In classroom #3, a closet handle was observed broken off exposing a screw that could entangle clothing or snag skin. In classroom #2, multiple ceiling tiles were warped and hanging off the ceiling. In classroom #4?s bathroom, the main door was missing the entire door knob. In the same bathroom, a corner piece of the wall was cracked, exposing the metal drywall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Repeat Violation:

“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. In classroom #2, a bottle of cleaning material was observed on a shelf unlocked and accessible to children. In classroom #1, a can of cleaning spray was observed on the floor unlocked and accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the training requirements.

“Child #6 and child #7 had emergency medication on site and there was not a staff member with the required medication administration training at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-1.

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

“On the main playground, a broken playhouse was observed on the ground with sharp broken edges.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.

“In classroom #2, a bottle of disinfectant wipes was observed on a counter unlocked and accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective.

“Two emergency prescription medications were observed onsite for child #6 and child #7 and did not have medication authorization available at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

Medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.

“Emergency medication for Child #6 was not maintained in the original container and did not have the child’s name, the name of the medication, or the dosage amount.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

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

“In the bathroom located in the trailer, there was an air vent on the floor of the bathroom that was fully rusted. Behind the door of the bathroom, there was a hole in the wall, exposing dry wall. The corner of the wall in the bathroom had peeling paint. Near the light switch of the bathroom, the wall was covered with dark smudges and fingerprints.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.

“Two restrooms, designated for children use, did not have hand soap in the restroom within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Over the counter medication was stored in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child #3, who has been attending for over two months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

“Staff #1, who has been employed for one month, did not have a completed tuberculosis screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #5, who is currently working, did not have a completed TB screening. The updated screening was due over one month ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Staff shall be of good character and reputation.

“On 11/01/2024, a tuberculosis screening was observed in the record for staff #1 and staff #5 that had been altered. The director was shown the documentation and agreed that the documents appeared altered.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-180-A.

8VAC20-780-340-A

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

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were within actual sight and sound supervision of staff as required. Evidence: 1. On August 19, 2024, two staff were supervising nine children. In the morning, one child (aged 2) walked out of the front door of the center unaccompanied, leaving the child out of sight and sound supervision. 2. In an interview, staff #1 and #2 acknowledged that they both had their backs to the child and acknowledged the child left the center.”

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

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of records, the center did not ensure to maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 record did not contain work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record reviews the vendor failed to ensure that all staff have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care and the training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire 06/01/2017) had a CPR certification that did not have the hands on skill requirement. The document stated online only. 2. Director acknowledged the certification was missing hands on skill as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-280-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on review of records, observation and interview, the center did not ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. During the inspection on 06/25/2024, staff 2 was supervising the preschool room of four children alone. Staff 2 record did not contain documentation of program lead qualifications. 3. Leadership acknowledged that there was no additional training or documents to prove that staff 2 qualifies as a program lead.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on records review, and observation, the center failed to ensure employees undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #1, date of employment, 06/01/2017 contained a criminal background check dated 05/17/18. 2) The record for staff #2, date of employment, 03/01/2016, contained a criminal background check dated 05/29/2018.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There were several broken, cracked, and deteriorating wood slats on the fence surrounding the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation, and interview, the center failed to ensure that restrooms used by children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels. Evidence: The restroom located in classroom #2 did not have soap, toilet paper, or paper towels. When interviewed staff #3 stated that was the restroom the children use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

8VAC20-780-330-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, and interview, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restriction. Evidence: 1) Classroom #1 contained an allergy list dated 2021-2022. 2) When asked to see the allergy list in classroom #2 staff #3 stated that there was not one.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-770-40-D-6

“Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that a required criminal history record report is not accepted more than 90 days prior to the date of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1, date of employment 9/27/22, contained a criminal history record report dated 5/5/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-6.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or 30 days prior to employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #1, date of employment 9/27/22, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 10/3/21.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that each restroom is equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels. Evidence: 1) The restroom in the preschool building did not contain soap or paper towels. 2) The restroom in the school-age building did not contain soap or paper towels.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

8VAC20-780-430-D

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that climbing equipment used by preschool children is located over resilient surfacing. Evidence: The playground contains a slide that is approximately 3 feet tall and is directly on the bare ground without a resilient surface under or surrounding the fall zone. The preschool children were observed playing on the slide.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-D.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that disposable diapers are disposed in a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is foot operated. Evidence: The trash can near the diaper changing table had a foot operated lid that did not open with the foot pedal and had to be manually opened with the staff-members hand. The trash can did not have a plastic-liner. The trash can contained several dirty diapers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period is posted or given to parents and kept on file for one week at the center. Evidence: When asked, the Director stated that she updates the parents electronically what the menu will be each day and does not send it out for a one week period.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on a review of five staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure that one staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1) The central registry finding in the record for Staff #2, hired on 09/27/21, was dated 01/31/22. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the central registry finding for Staff #2 was not obtained within 30 days of employment. The record did not contain documentation of any further contact and the staff had been continuously employed.”

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

Based on a review of five staff records and interviews, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening for two staff members at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department

“Evidence: 1) The most recent TB screening/testing in the record for Staff #4, hired on 06/01/17, expired on 03/02/22. 2) The most recent TB screening/testing in the record for Staff #5, hired on 03/01/16, expired on 02/20/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on a review of five staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure that one staff record contained all the required information.

“Evidence: 1) One of the two references in the record for Staff #2, hired on 09/27/21, was obtained on 10/08/21. 2) The record for Staff #3, hired on 04/21/22, was missing a second reference. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the reference was not obtained before employment. Each staff record should contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on a review of two staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff was evaluated by a health professional and was issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required time frame.

Rule 22VAC40-665-540-A.

Based on a review of two staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a repeat background check for one staff member every five years.

“Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, hired on 03/01/2016, contains documentation of a central registry finding dated 02/11/2016. The central registry finding should have been updated by 02/11/2021. 2) During interview, a member of management verified the repeat central registry finding for Staff #2 was not received by 02/11/21.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on a review of two children’s records and interviews, the center did not obtain documentation that one child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attended the center.

“Evidence: 1) The immunization documentation in the record for Child #2, enrolled on 11/15/21, was dated 11/19/21. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the center did not have any other immunization documentation on file for Child #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.