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8VAC20-780-450-A

“Cots used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Three of five children were observed during nap sleeping on cots with no bottom cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The wooden staircase that is accessible from the playground and used as an emergency exit from the second floor, had broken boards and rusted nails that were protruding.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“(Repeat Violation) Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. There was less than 1” of resilient surfacing underneath the playground equipment, where 9” is required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. The Owner was unable to find documentation that staff received the required 16 hours of annual training for 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have 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.

“Staff #1, #2 and #3 did not have a current certification in CPR from one of the approved organizations that include an in-person competency demonstration.”

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

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have a 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. Staff #1, #2 and #3 did not have a current certification in First Aid from one of the approved organizations.”

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

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, measurement and interview the center did not have where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. Evidence: The large composite play structure on the playground had resilient surfacing that measured approximately 3 inches deep, where 9 inches was required. The Owner confirmed that the playground equipment was in need of more resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-350-C

“Based on observation and interview the center did not when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. Evidence: The center had 1 staff with 9 children, ranging in age 3 years - 5 years. The 3 year-old ratio is 1:9. The owner confirmed the room was not in compliance with the required ratio.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-C.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required information was kept for enrolled child. Evidence: 1. Child #2 and #3 did not have documentation of the phone number to both parent’s place of employment. 2. The center did not have proof of viewing proof of identification for child #1. 3. Child #3 did not have a complete one of the 2 required emergency contact information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks. Evidence: Staff #1 did not have the results of a repeat fingerprinting 5 years from the last one dated 07/09/2018.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The last fire inspection of the center was dated 09/13/2022. The director confirmed the center did not have a current fire inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on a record review the vendor did not ensure that within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.

“Evidence: The owner, Staff #2, hired 01/17/2023 and Staff #3, hired 11/21/2022 did not have documentation of having completed the 10 hour of the 3 hour update Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-B.

Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and out were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence:

“The staircase leading to the 2nd floor had slats at the top of the stairs had 5 inches of space between slats. The staircase on the 2nd floor that leads to the playground had 8 inches of space between horizontal boards. Space more than 4 inches between slats or boards may pose a fall hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“Evidence: In the children’s bathroom there was an unlocked bottle of disinfectant spray and a spray can of air freshener.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99.

“Evidence: The center had approximately 2 inches of resilient surfacing in the fall zones of the composite structure on the outside play area. Six inches is required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met when diapering. Evidence: There was a cell phone, water bottle and a face mask on the children’s changing table.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation the center did not ensure when providing meals and snacks the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) were followed.

“Evidence: 1. The center had a snack menu posted for the month of March. 2. The snack menu listed the following items that do not meet current USDA requirements: Pop Tarts, Doughnuts 3. The director stated 2% milk is served to all of the children. USDA requires: unflavored low-fat or fat-free milk to be served to children 2 - 5 years old; and unflavored low-fat, unflavored fat-free, or flavored fat-free milk served to children 6 years - 12 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on a record review and interview the center did not ensure all staff had the documentation to demonstrate the education, certification, and experience required by the job position as required in 8VAC20-780-240 and 8VAC20-780-245.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 did not have written documentation to demonstrate her qualifications of her position as the Program Director. Staff #1 stated she does have a copy of her transcripts, however they were at home and may need to be translated. 2. Staff #2 did not written documentation to demonstrate her qualifications of her position as a program leader.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the Licensee did not ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Evidence: 1. The three staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that any of the staff had completed the required 16 hours of annual training. 2. Staff #3 (Program director) confirmed that the three staff had not completed the required 16 hours of annual training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Based on observation, it was determined the Licensee did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

“Evidence: 1. The resilient surface (rubber mulch), around the play structure was approximately three inches in depth at various locations when measured. 2. Staff #3 (Program Director) viewed the resilient surfacing (rubber mulch) in the fall zone for the play structure, and confirmed that it was not compliant with the requirements in the standards of six inches of resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on a review of the emergency supplies at the center, it was determined that the Licensee did not ensure that there is one working battery-operated radio on each floor of the building used by children.

“Evidence: 1. There was not a working battery-operated radio available on each floor during the inspection. 2. Staff #3 (Program Director) confirmed that there was not a battery-operated radio on two of the three floors used by children in the building.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.