Fun Farm Centers, Inc.

Complaint related

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

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment.

“In Classroom A and Classroom B, the wooden baseboard along the wall was broken in one area and paint was peeling off of the wall trimming. In Classroom A, Classroom B and Classroom C paint was peeling in areas along the wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observations, all areas and equipment inside and outside shall be maintained in safe and operable condition.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the temperature in areas occupied by children is maintained no lower than 68* F.

“Evidence: 1. Two of the three wall mounted thermostats that control the temperatures in the center showed a temperature reading of 65*F and 66*F. 2. The administrator stated that the thermostats do not work correctly.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-C. From a complaint.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain the required staff-to-children- ratio of 1 staff to 5 children in the preschool classroom.

“Evidence: 1. The center currently has a temporary staff to child ratio / group size waiver, approved on 9/21/23 which allows a ratio of 1:6 for children 16 months to 24 months. 2. On 3/14/2024, 7 children were observed in room #2, with one staff member. Children in this room were 19 months, 18 months, 19 months, 18 months, 22 months, 2yrs and 2yrs old. 3. The administrator #1 arrived at approximately 9:00 AM. At approximately 9:04 AM, administrator #1 moved one child to another classroom.”

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

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure one staff record had documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (employed: 11/06/23) did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation. 2. A member of management stated that staff #5 did not have a sworn statement in the staff record.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions which is dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: The allergy list posted in classrooms; listed child #6 who had terminated enrollment on 09/19/2023. A member management confirmed that child #6 terminated enrollment on 09/19/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that staff washed their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change.

“Evidence: In classroom #1, a staff member was observed completing a diaper change. After the staff member was finished, the staff member placed the child in a bouncy seat, cleaned up spit up on floor and began looking at children’s daily notes. The staff member did not wash her hands with soap and running water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observation the center did not ensure that the allergy list was kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: In room #1, room #2, room #3 the allergy list was not kept confidential.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had a current CPR certification.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 (employed: 4/04/23) did not have documentation of a current CPR certification. The teacher was observed to be working alone with a group of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had a current First Aid certification.

“Evidence: The record for staff #3 (employed:4/24/23) did not have documentation of a current First Aid certification. The teacher was observed to be working alone with children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment, prior to coming in contact with children and been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1.The record for staff #4 (employed 8/19/22) had a TB screening/test dated 8/23/22. The TB documentation shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In classroom #2, one container of Clorox wipes labeled “ Caution” and “Keep Out Of Reach of Children” was located on top of the cubbies. In classroom #3, the diaper changing area had Lysol and disinfecting wipes labeled “Caution” and “ Keep Out of Reach of Children” accessible to children. In classroom #5, hanging from the door was 1 container of glass cleaner and 2 containers of Lysol spray labeled “Caution” and “Keep Out of Reach of Children” and one container of bleach and water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the program did not have all of the required non-medical emergency supplies.

“Evidence: The battery operated radio did not turn on during the inspection. The director was unable to locate batteries for the radio at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.