Bluemont Community Center

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent Sworn Statement check for staff #1 was overdue by 21 days.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-1.

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

“Staff #2 updated screening was due 21 days ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Annual approval from the health department shall be provided showing the center meets requirements for sanitation.

“The center did not have documentation of have a sanitation inspection with the local health department, and it was overdue by over 18 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

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

“There were multiple areas in the both preschool classrooms, as well as the child care classroom, and in two bathrooms with paint that was peeling from the wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury.

“The center did not have documentation of the most current liability insurance on file, and the previous policy was overdue by two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-H.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“The center did not request a search of the sex offender registry from one state for Staff #5, #14, and #15, who has all been employed for 5 years. The search was completed during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Staff records shall contain documentation that two references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

“Staff #1 had documentation of only one reference being contacted.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-70-A-2-a.

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

“There were two classrooms with chipping paint on the wall, in both the Pre-K and Preschool classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“Staff #10 updated screening was due 27 days ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.

“A cleaning solution and hand sanitizer were witnessed on a low shelf.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Staff #4 obtained 11.5 of the 16 required hours in the past annual training period.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation of one classroom, 12 inches of space between occupied cots was not maintained. Evidence: Children were observed laying on cots that were not 12 inches apart in the child care room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on staff record review, documentation that there was at least one staff member on duty with daily health observation training was not found. Evidence: Documentation of completed Daily Health Observation was not found for any staff who were onsite during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the center, areas of the building were not maintained in a safe manner. Evidence: 1. Paint located in the child care classroom had peeling paint on the walls. This area is accessible to children in care. 2. Blind cords in one classroom were within reach of the children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-50-B

“Based on review of documentation, reports were not accessible during the inspection. Evidence: Injury reports were not available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-B.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation of food brought from home, food was not properly labeled. Evidence: Lunch boxes brought from home in the child care classroom were not labeled with the correct date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff record review, certificates were not maintained in staff records. Evidence: Certificates of CPR/First Aid were not found in the staff files reviewed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on review, 1 of 10 staff files indicated that it has been more than 2 years from the date of last tuberculosis (TB) documentation kept on file.

“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (06/27/2023), the TB documentation on file for Staff #8 was dated - 03/25/2021. 2. A more current TB documentation was not available at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on review, 1 of 10 required records were not kept for each staff member.

“Evidence: 1. On the date of inspection (06/27/2023), there was no documentation of staff #10 completing orientation. 2. The start date for Staff #10 was listed as 09/16/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-340-F

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on review of the Center’s record of injuries, some reports were incomplete. Evidence: The documentation was missing one or more of the following: method of parent contact, time of when parent was notified and date of parent signature.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: In the 3 day 3’s class and the 5 day 4’s year old classrooms, cleaning materials were not stored in an unlocked cabinet above the sink.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-550-C

“Based on observation, emergency maps are incomplete. Evidence: The posted maps only designate a primary exit. The secondary exit and shelter-in place locations are missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-C.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation and staff statement, food containers in the preschool classrooms were not dated. Evidence: The food containers in the half day programs are not dated according to the Director. Only a child’s name was on the label.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review and staff statement, 1 of 3 children’s records was incomplete. Evidence: Child #2 was missing documentation of a completed physical as the back page of the VA School Entrance form is missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.