Faces of the Future Academy, Inc.

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

“Staff #4 updated TB screening was due over one month ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

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

“The merry-go-round bike on the playground was missing a wheel and was not operable for use. In classroom #2, peeling and chipping paint was observed on the cabinets.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“In classroom #2, the four-year-old classroom, eight children were sleeping with no staff present. In classroom #3, the three-year-old classroom, nine children were sleeping with staff #3 present in the back of the room without sight or sound of classroom #2. Staff #3 stated they were supervising classroom #2 and classroom #3 that has a conjoined door. Classroom #2 was without a staff member for approximately four minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The required ratio for children ages birth to 16 months is one staff per four children.

“The center has an approved variance to allow a ratio of one staff to five children for ages birth up to 16 months. At the time of the inspection, the infant room had six infants supervised by one staff. One additional staff was required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

The center shall 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.

“Child #3, eight months old, had a dietary restriction and was not listed on the most updated written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Repeat Violation: The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.

“Staff in the toddler room did not clean or sanitize the diapering surface after each use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“Two bottles observed in the infant room were not labeled or dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine.

“Staff #3 changed children’s diapers and did not wash the children’s hands with soap and running water. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff #3 did not wash hands with soap and running water before or after changing a diaper for two children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.

“Staff #3 did not clean or sanitize the diapering surface after each use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

The child’s record shall include a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction;

“Child #1 had a diagnosed food allergy and did not have an allergy care plan at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

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

“There was a low plastic table on the toddler playground with a broken and cracked edge that could entangle clothing or snag skin.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.

“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH or evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

Rule 22.1-289.057-A.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“1. The children’s bathroom that is shared between classroom #4 and classroom #5 had several areas of peeling paint and warped wood surrounding the toilet. 2. Classroom #4 had a ceiling tile that was warped and hanging down.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards in appropriate fall zones.

“The resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding the slide and “merry-go-round” on the toddler playground was less than the required 5 inches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-790-600-F

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Repeat Violation Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #3, date of enrollment 01/02/2024, did not contain documentation of a physical examination. Administration confirmed that the record did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: A child, age 2 years, did not wash their hands with soap and running water after their diaper was changed. The child was observed getting the diaper changed and going directly to the table to color a picture.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on interview, the center did not ensure to follow the required rest period ratio of children to staff.

“Evidence: 1. In interview, staff stated that they were supervising up to 25 preschool aged children in single ratio for time periods ranging from a few minutes to 30 minutes. The permitted rest period ratio for preschool aged students is 1 staff per 20 children. 2. Administration acknowledged that the classroom was not operating within ratio during these times.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-I. From a complaint.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that during the designated rest period, cots had linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges as required.

“Evidence: 1. During the designated rest period, 15 children were observed without the bottom cover on their cots. 2. Administration acknowledged that the required linens were not available.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A. From a complaint.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/30/2023) contained an online only CPR certification dated 1/12/2024. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the staff was not certified. Staff #1 was not certified within 90 days of employment and the training taken on 1/12/2024 did not contain the required in-person competency demonstration.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/30/2023) contained a first aid certification dated 1/12/2024. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the first aid certification was not obtained within 90 days of employment as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain repeat background checks every five years for two staff as required.

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure that one child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. Before the child’s attendance; or 2. Within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (date of attendance: 8/21/2023) did not contain a physical record. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physical record not been obtained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Repeat violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of five (5) staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two (2) staff who worked directly with children annually completed the department’s health and safety update course.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 12/13/2021) did not contain a 2022 or 2023 annual health and safety training certificate. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 4/21/2022) did not contain an annual health and safety training certificate. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the staff had not completed the training annually as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint background check for two staff prior to the first date of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 12/5/2022) did not contain a fingerprint background check. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 3/18/2023) contained a fingerprint background check dated 4/14/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the fingerprint background checks were not obtained prior to the start of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Repeat violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that two staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 12/5/2022) contained a VDOE orientation certificate dated 8/1/2023. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 3/18/2023) did not contain a VDOE orientation certificate. 2. Administration acknowledged that the orientation course was not completed by the two staff within 90 calendar days of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. An unlocked canister of disinfectant was observed in a cabinet in the three year old room. An unlocked canister of disinfectant, cannister of Febreeze and spray bottle of bleach sanitizer was observed in a cabinet in the four year old room. The cleaners/sanitizers contained warning labels to include caution, keep out of the reach of children, flammable, and hazard to humans and domestic animals. 2. Administration acknowledged that the hazardous substances were unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on a review of five (5) staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two (2) staff who worked directly with children annually completed the department’s health and safety update course.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 10/18/21) did not contain a 2022 annual health and safety training certificate. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 7/8/2021) did not contain a 2022 annual health and safety training certificate. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the department’s 2022 health and safety update course had not been completed by the two (2) staff as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on a review of five (5) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one (1) staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 2/27/2023) did not contain a TB screening. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening had not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. In the school age classroom, areas of chipped and peeling paint were observed on the walls. Three (3) rusted children’s chairs were observed in the same classroom. In the four year old classroom, chipped and peeling paint was observed on the walls and cubby areas. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas required maintenance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets had protective covers that were of a size that could not be swallowed by children.

“Evidence: 1. Three (3) uncovered outlets were observed. (one (1) in the toddler room, one (1) in the two year old room, and one (1) in the four year old room) 2. Administration acknowledged that the outlets did not have protective covers.”

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

Based on a review of 6 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a fingerprint background check prior to the first date of employment for 4 staff as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 5/31/2022) contained a fingerprint background check dated 6/3/2022. The record of staff #3 (DOH: 7/8/2022) contained a fingerprint background check dated 7/19/2022. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 4/21/2022) contained a fingerprint background check dated 5/2/2022. The record of staff #5 (DOH: 6/2/2022) contained a fingerprint background check dated 6/17/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the results were received after the first date of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the building that was built prior to 2015 and serves preschool aged children was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

“Evidence: 1. A carbon monoxide detector was not observed during the inspection on 8/8/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the center was not equipped with the detector.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on a review of 6 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff had a completed sworn statement prior to the first date of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 4/21/2022) contained a sworn statement dated 4/25/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the sworn statement was completed late.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on a review of 6 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a central registry background check by the end of the 30th day for 5 staff as required.

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

Based on a review of 5 children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that one (1) child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of enrollment (DOE) as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child # 3 (DOE: 6/1/2022) did not contain an immunization record. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was not received.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on a review of five (5) children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure that one (1) child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: before the child’s attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child # 3, first day of attendance 6/1/2022, did not contain a physical record. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was not received.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on a review of 6 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for 5 staff that fell within the required time frames. Documentation of the screening must be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOE: 5/31/2022) contained a TB screening dated 6/15/2020. The record of staff #3 (DOE: 7/8/2022) contained a TB screening dated 7/20/2022. The record of staff #4 (DOE: 4/21/2022) contained a TB screening dated 6/14/2022. The record of staff 5 (DOE: 6/2/2022) contained a TB screening dated 6/15/2022. The record of staff #6 (DOE: 10/18/2021) contained a TB screening dated 10/19/2021). 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screenings were not completed within the required time frame.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation on 08/08/2022, the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

“Evidence: 1) During the inspection of the playground, the licensing inspector measured pea gravel under and around the slides and climber on the preschool playground. Three pea gravel samplings measured approximately 2 to 4 inches in depth. The equipment requires at least six inches of resilient surfacing. 2) Administration acknowledged that the equipment would require additional resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on a review of 6 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that complete staff records were kept for four (4) staff persons.

“Evidence: 1. The staff records of staff #2 (DOH: 5/31/2022), staff #3 (DOH: 7/8/2022), staff #4 (DOH: 4/21/2022) and staff #5 (DOH: 6/2/2022) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment as required. 2. Administration acknowledged that the references were not documented as part of the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.