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If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: labeled with the child’s name.

“An unlabeled container of diaper cream was observed in Child #6’s storage bin located in the changing area of Classroom #3.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“In Room #2 five out of the six children’s water bottles were not labeled. In Room #2 Child #6 lunch box was unlabeled. In Room #3 three out of eleven children’s water bottles were not labeled.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.

“Staff in Classroom #1 and Classroom # 2 did not wash hands after changing a child’s diaper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

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

“Staff in Classroom #1 and Classroom #2 changed a child’s diaper and did not wash the child’s hands with soap and water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

The diapering area shall have the following: A leakproof covered receptacle.

“Classroom #5 did not have a covered receptacle in the bathroom. There was a soiled diaper exposed in the trash can.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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

“Staff in Classroom #2 did not clean and sanitize the changing surface between diaper changes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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

“There were four bottles unlabeled in Classroom #1’s refrigerator.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“Staff member #1 was observed sleeping in the classroom at least two different dates in two different classrooms(Toddler Classroom and Two Year Old Classroom). Staff #1 was alone with the children during naptime and was responsible for ensuring their care, protection and guidance.”

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

Staff shall be counted in the required staff-to-children ratios only when they are directly supervising children.

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

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: must have Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

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

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: must have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. During the 90-day period, there must always be at least one staff with current CPR and first aid training present during operating hours of the center.

“Staff #1 who has been employed over six months was not current in First Aid Staff #4 who has been employed over one year and six months was not current in First Aid. Staff #5 who has been employed over 1 year and 4 months was not current in First Aid.”

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

Repeat Violation The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 10/03/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. The summary page was posted, but the violation notice was missing.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have documentation of completing orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment..”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-E.

Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member’s record, and shall include all requirements.

“Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 had orientation’s complete, but were missing the entity or individual providing training on the Employee Orientation Video Checklist.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I.

The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“The center did not have a copy of the last annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction..”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

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

“In classroom 106, two soft chairs had peeling fabric on three of the corners. The paint was peeling in two small areas near the door. This classroom is unoccupied currently. In the Gym room, two green cushions had fabric peeling off the edges and two areas on top of the cushions were also peeling. In the Private Kindergarten classroom, a children’s play sink was missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“A Swiffer Wet jet Cleaner was in the children’s bathroom in the occupied two year old classroom and was not kept locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

There shall be a posted daily schedule that allows for flexibility as children’s needs require. The daily schedule need not apply on days occupied a majority of the time by a field trip or other special event.

“The Two year old classroom did not have a posted daily schedule during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-380-A.

Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially.

“The supplemental page from the 10/18/2023 inspection was posted with other inspections on the wall of the center. This page is considered confidential.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

If diaper ointment or cream is used, the center must follow all requirements including written parent authorization, being in the original container and labeled with the child’s name and these products do not need to be kept locked but shall be inaccessible to children.

“Child #2 in the infant classroom had a diaper ointment without current parent authorization. Child #1, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 in the Two year old classroom had diaper ointments without current parent authorizations. The four children’s diaper creams were in the children’s bathroom and accessible to children on a lower shelf.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have, within 90 days of October 13, 2021:current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“In the Infant classroom, the three year old classroom, and school age classroom, there was not at least one staff in each classroom with current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

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

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have, within 90 days of October 13, 2021: Current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council.

“In the Infant classroom, the three year old classroom, and school age classroom, there was not at least one staff in each classroom with current certification in first aid.”

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

Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child #1, enrolled for over seven months, was missing the following required components: one emergency contact address. The record for Child #2, enrolled for over three weeks, was missing the following required components: two parent’s work phone numbers and one emergency contact address. The record for Child #3, enrolled for over two months, was missing one emergency contact address.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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 #5, who had been in care for 12 days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical exam in the record for child #1, who had been enrolled for over 12 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“Staff #2 updated screening was due 5 days ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.

“The record for Child #3 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the required information for over 40 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child #4 was missing the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #1 was missing one designated person.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on observations made, medications not picked up by the parent(s) within 14-days were not disposed of by the center.

“Evidence: 1. A prescription medication that expired in April 2023, belonging to Child #1, who stopped attending in December 2023, was found to be on-site. 2. A prescription medication that expired in February 2024, belonging to Child #2, who stopped attending in November 2023, was found to be on-site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Based on records reviewed, 2 of 10 written injury reports did not include required documentation.

“Evidence: 1. 1 report did not document how the parent was notified and the time the parent was notified of the child’s injury. 2. 1 report did not document the time the parent was notified of the child’s injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 7 staff did not complete the department’s annual health and safety training course. Evidence: Staff #7 last completed the course 4/15/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observations made, the findings from the most recent inspection were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The inspection report dated 2/7/23 was not posted in the building. It was in a notebook kept by the director.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

22.1-289.035-A

“Repeat violation. Based on records reviewed, 1 of 7 staff records reviewed did not include a criminal record check every 5 years. Evidence: The background check for Staff #3 was last completed 8/16/18.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on records reviewed, 3 of 4 children’s records reviewed did not include documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old.

“Evidence: 1. The immunizations for Child #1 were dated February 2023 when the child was 9 months old. 2. The immunizations for Child #3 were dated January 2023 when the child was 6 months old. 3. The immunizations for Child #4 were dated February 2023 when the child was 6 months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff records reviewed did not include required background checks. Evidence: Staff #4 ? There was no documentation of a completed sex offender registration, which was required prior to the first-day of employment; and there was no documentation of a completed out-of-state child abuse and neglect search, which was required within the first 30-days of employment. Date of hire was 10/17/22.”

Rule 22.1-289-036-B-4.

Based on records reviewed, it was determined 2 of 4 staff records did not include documentation needed to qualify them for the Lead Teacher positions they were working.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #8 ? There was no documentation of the staff person having a minimum of 6 months experience. Date of hire was 11/21/22. 2. Staff #9 ? There was no documentation of the staff person having a high school diploma. Date of hire was 4/9/18.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

Based on observations made, it was determined that 2 of 5 classrooms/groups of children were not supervised by a Lead qualified staff person.

“Evidence: 1. The infant room/group and the 2 year-old room/group were not supervised today by a staff person with qualifications to work as a Lead Teacher. 2. These rooms/groups were supervised by Staff #6 and #9 today. 3. Staff #6 was working alone, while Staff #9 was supervising a potential employee/new-hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 5 staff records did not include a required background check that was to have been completed prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 ? There was no documentation of a completed out-of-state sex offender registry check. Date of hire 6/6/22.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on records reviewed and observations made, it was determined 2 of 5 staff records did not include documentation needed to qualify them for the Lead Teacher positions they were working. Evidence: Staff #9 ? There was no documentation of the staff person having a high school diploma. Date of hire was 4/9/18.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

8VAC20-780-210-A-4

“Based on records reviewed and observations made, it was determined that 1 of 5 staff records did not include documentation needed to qualify them for the Lead Teacher position they were working. Evidence: Staff #5 ? There was no documentation of the staff person having a minimum of 6 months supervised program experience. Date of hire was 5/16/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A-4.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observations made, it was determined that electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: Outlets in 1 of 5 classrooms, in the hallways, and lobby area did not have protective covers.”

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

Based on observations made and records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 5 classrooms/groups of children were not supervised by a Lead qualified staff person.

“Evidence: 1. The infant room/group and school-age room/group were not supervised today by a staff person with documented qualifications to work as a Lead Teacher. 2. While there were Lead qualified staff in the building, they were assigned to another class/group, or were covering other classes/groups.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Based on records reviewed and information received, it was determined that 2 of 3 staff records did not include documentation of education requirements for the job position which they are working.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 - The college transcripts were not on-file, and staff reported that the transcripts were not available at the time of inspection. 2. Staff #8 - The record did not include documentation of a translated education diploma. The diploma on-file has not been translated into English, as required. [Cited previously as Staff #14]”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.