Zion United Methodist Church

Based on interview, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: In the school age classroom the teacher advised that one child had a food allergy but the allergy was not posted in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-520-F.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure a written allergy care plan was obtained for each child with a diagnosed food allergy that includes instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Evidence: The review of child 3’s record showed there was no allergy care plan for the allergy listed in the file. The director stated they did not have an allergy care plan.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-540-B-11.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure fans were kept out of reach of preschool children or younger.

“Evidence: In the 2’s classroom, a fan was on the floor.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-630-C-1.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked location to prevent access by children.

“Evidence: In the older 2’s room Febreze and Air Wick air freshener were on the top open shelf.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-640-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure a complete first aid kit was kept in each building.

“Evidence: In the building used by school age children the first aid kit did not contain: scissors, tweezers, gauze pads, adhesive tape, antiseptic cleansing solution and a thermometer.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-780-A-1.

Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure food containers were clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner when brought from home.

“Evidence: In the Frogs classroom a child’s water bottle was not labeled. In the Tadpoles classroom four water bottles were not labeled.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-810-C-1.

Based on observation and interview, the center failed to implement a procedure to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards.

“Evidence: The center failed to implement there procedure to have fans out of reach of children. A fan was on the floor in the 2’s classroom. The center failed to implement there procedure to keep hazardous substances in a locked location. Febreze and Air Wick air freshener were on an open top shelf in the older 2’s room.”

Rule 22.1-289.031-B-5.

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 restrictions that is dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: 1. Staff 3 stated two children in the class had food allergies. The food allergy list posted in the classroom only contained the name of one child. 2. The assistant director verified only one child’s name was on the posted list in the classroom. 3. Staff 4 stated one child has a food allergy in the class. There was no food allergy list in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-520-F.

(REPEAT VIOLATIONS) on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure the results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check were obtained prior to first date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documented the employment date as 2/6/23. The fingerprint results were dated 2/21/23. 2. The assistant director verified the dates.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-550-2-a.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place.

“Evidence: In the 4’s classroom (Turtles) a spray bottle of Clorox disinfectant and a spray bottle of Windex were on a low shelf accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-640-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure each staff member has been certified by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his/her supervision.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documents the employment date as 2/6/23. The staff health report is dated 3/6/23. 2. The assistant director verified the dates.”

Rule 22.1-289.031-A-4.

Based on a observation and interview, the center failed to implement a procedure to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazard.

“Evidence: 1. In the 4’s classroom (Turtles) a spray bottle of Clorox disinfectant and Windex was on a low shelf accessible to children. 2. The center’s procedure is for all hazardous substances to be kept in a locked closet.”

Rule 22.1-289.031-B-5.

(REPEAT VIOLATIONS) Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documents the employment date as 2/6/23. The fingerprint results are dated 2/21/23. 2. The assistant director verified the dates.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain the name, address and telephone number of at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency and the parent cannot be reached.

“Evidence: 1. The record for child 2 was reviewed. The start date is documented as 8/16/21. The record does not contain an emergency contact number that is not the parents. 2. The director stated she was unaware the emergency contact person could not be the parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-540-B.

8VAC20-790-550-2-a

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff 1 documents the hire date as 4/25/22. The central registry background check is dated 6/20/22. 2. The director stated staff 1 returned to working at Zion after being gone over a year. The director thought the previous background checks could be used as long as they were not over five years old.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-550-2-a.

8VAC20-790-550-2-a

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The record for staff 1 documents the start date as 4/25/22. There is no current fingerprint based criminal history check determination letter in the file. 2. The director stated staff 1 returned to working at Zion after being gone over a year. The director thought the previous background checks could be used as long as they were not over five years old.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-550-2-a.

8VAC20-790-550-2-d

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff 1 documents the hire date as 4/25/22. There is no current sworn statement in the file.2. The director stated staff 1 returned to working at Zion after being gone over a year. 2. The director thought the previous background checks could be used as long as they were not over five years old.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-550-2-d.

Based on observation, the staff failed to provide behavioral guidance that is constructive in nature, age and state appropriate and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and to resolve conflicts.

“Evidence: A staff member in the Tadpole’s classroom was heard loudly telling a child if he did not stop playing with his water bottle he would not be allowed to have water the rest of the day. This is the one year old classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-700-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: The record for staff 1 documents the start date as 4/25/22. There is no current fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter in the file. 2. The director stated staff 1 returned to working at Zion after being gone over a year. The director thought the previous background checks could be used as long as they were not over five years old.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment and have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff 1 documents the hire date as 4/25/22. There is no current sworn statement in the file. The central registry background check is dated 6/20/22. 2. The director stated staff 1 returned to working at Zion after being gone over a year. The director thought the previous background checks could be used as long as they were not over five years old.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-2.