Our Neighborhood Child Development Center Inc.

8VAC20-780-520-A

“All nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Nonprescription drugs and over-the counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. The center had three expired over-the-counter diaper ointments.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Staff shall ensure the immediate safety of child during diapering. On December 19, 2024, a five month child fell approximately three feet from the counter top while being diapered to the laminate floor. The child’s head hit a cushioned mat and body hit the bare floor, resulting in the child crying and having a red mark on their back.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to post the most current inspection results.

“Evidence: The inspection results were not posted from the most current inspection dated 05/06/2024.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

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

“Evidence: 1. A rack containing clip boards was not secured to the wall, hanging by one loose screw. Children ages birth to three use the room. 2. There were various areas of chipping paint and/or drywall throughout the facility. 3. In the downstairs library, there were protruding screws under the hanging book shelves.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: Bottles of sanitizing spray were observed in three different locations, not in a locked place and hanging by carabiner clips.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and interview, the center failed to keep protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children on electrical outlets.

“Evidence: In the downstairs Atelier and Theater there were power strips without outlet covers within the reach of children ages three to five.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

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 documented in the allergy plan in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: The food allergy for a child in the infant room was not listed in the room. The allergy list downstairs contained the name of a child whose last day in care was 07.31.2024. The child is no longer at the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: At the entrance in the downstairs hallway, the backpack containing the first aid kit and prescription medication was unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that sunscreen was inaccessible to children under five years of age.

“Evidence: In the entrance area and accessible to children under five years of age, on the counter was a container with no lid. The container had sunscreen in it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that insect repellent is inaccessible to children and labeled with the child’s name.

“Evidence: In the entrance area and accessible to children, on the counter was a container with no lid. The container had insect repellent. Two of the insect repellents were not labeled.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-D.

Based on interviews and document review, the staff supervising children failed to always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“Evidence: On 03/06/2024 Child 1, three years old, was standing on a library ladder, measuring 74 inches and located over a bare floor. The child was attempting to return a toy to a shelf located 78 1/2 inches above the floor. Although a staff person was standing next to him supervising the activity, the child fell to the ground, resulting in a left temporal bone fracture with pneumocephalus and a hematoma behind the child’s left ear.”

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

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure climbing equipment used by preschool children was not more than five feet high when used indoors.

“Evidence: The library ladder in the Literacy Lounge measures 74 inches. Per staff 1 and staff 3 the library ladder is used by children ages three to eight.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-D. From a complaint.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the climbing portions of indoor climbing equipment 36 inches or more is located over resilient surfacing.

“Evidence: The library ladder in the Literacy Lounge measures 74 inches and is not over resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-G. From a complaint.

**Repeat Violation**Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2, hire date 1/22/23, and staff 5, hire date 9/25/23, did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. The director verified neither staff have completed the course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on interview, the center failed to update the inspection from the health department annually.

“Evidence: The most current health inspection the center has is dated 01/09/2023”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documented employment date as 5/15/23. There was no documentation of staff 1 completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. The record for staff 2 documented employment date as 5/22/23. There was no documentation of staff 2 completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 3. The record for staff 3 documented employment date as 8/30/23. There was no documentation of staff 3 completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In the restroom used by children in the downstairs restroom, two spray bottles of cleaner were hanging by yarn attached to carabiners behind the toilet. The children in the classroom were ages three to eight.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to keep the list of children’s dated allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions in a confidential location in each room or area were children are present.

“Evidence: Staff 1 showed the licensing inspector the allergy list for downstairs was posted on the side of the cubbies in the hall. There was no cover over the list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In the downstairs restroom outside of the theatre room, a spray bottle of Method Antibacterial cleaner was on an open shelf above the toilet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on review of staff records and verification from the director, one staff member did not obtain a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff Member #1 contained a negative TB screening dated 02/07/2022. Date of hire and date of coming in contact with children was 01/13/2022. 2. The director verified the TB screening was after the date of hire and after coming in contact with children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A-1.

Based on review of staff records and discussion with the director, one staff member had not taken the 10-hour Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored orientation course.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff Member #4 did not contain documentation that she had taken the 10-hour VDOE pre-service orientation training course. Date of hire was 12/09/2021. 2. The director was aware and confirmed that the staff member had not taken the course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on staff record review and discussion with the director, one staff member had not obtained a required background check.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #5 did not contain a completed Criminal History Record Check. Date of hire was 01/03/2022. 2. The director confirmed that the fingerprint criminal history check had not been completed for Staff #5.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on staff record review and discussion with the director, an out-of-state background check had not been completed for one staff member.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #9 did not contain an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry Search. Date of hire was 03/19/2021. 2. The director confirmed that the sex offender check for Staff #9 had not been completed at the time of hire.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on four interviews and review of documentation, the center failed to ensure the protection of one child when a heavy piece of unsecured equipment fell onto the child, breaking the child’s leg.

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