Newport News Parks and Recreation-Youth Programs-Denbigh Communi

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #2, did not have documentation requesting a criminal records check from a different state. Staff #1 has been working for more than 3 years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall. . The fall zone for the end of slide chute measured approximately 4 feet and a minimum of 6 feet is required. There was another play structure placed within the fall zone of the slide.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 9 children observed in care and 8 children listed on the attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

22.1-289.058

“A child day program that is licensed and serves preschool-age children, shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. There was not a carbon monoxide detector in the center.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“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 documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Child #6 had listed in their record a dietary restrictions and it was not on the current list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records for each person shall include all required items. Staff #2 and Staff #4 are missing documentation to demonstrate they possess the education required by the job position. Staff #2 and #4 are designated as program leaders.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry.

“Evidence: In Staff#2’s record (date of hire: 04/08/24), there were no results of a search of the central registry found. Interview with staff confirmed the results were not available during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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: During the inspection on 04/12/2022, the inspector observed in the childcare area a cabinet unlocked containing multiple cleaning and disinfectant supplies with labels “warning and “keep out of reach of children”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and interview with staff, the center did not ensure when food is brought from home it is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: During review of two lunch bags belonging to children in care, there were no dates for each child found. Interview with staff confirmed the lunch bags were not dated during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.