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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 #3, who had been attending for 6 weeks months, had documentation on file that was one day past required timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

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

“The shed in the pool area was unlocked, and the door was open. There were chemicals for the pool inside the shed accessible to the school age children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Outdoor swimming pools shall be enclosed by safety fences and gates and shall be kept locked when the pool is not in use.

“The gate leading to the pool from the playground was unlocked and open. There were school-age children in the area of this open gate. The pool depth closest to the children was 5 feet and has a maximum depth of 10 feet. The pool was drained but had approximately 6-8 inches of water in the deepest end.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-470-A.

Repeat violation 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 #3, who had been attending for over a year, had immunizations in the record that was over a year past the required timeframe. Child #4, who had been attending for 11 months, had immunizations in the record that were 7 months past the required timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

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

“Child #3, who had been attending for over a year, had a physical on record that was over a year past the required timeframe. Child #8, who had been attending for over a year, had immunizations on record that were 6 months past the required timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“On the playground, a corner area of concrete had broken off the cement court. Wooden timbers were positioned next to the concrete and created a tripping hazard for children. A child was observed tripping over the timbers and falling.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“Child 6, 7, 8, and 9 were observed in care during the inspection on 9/23/2024. All of the children were school-age and are enrolled in another center. There were no records available on site for any of the children that included health information. One child was missing complete parent contact information and emergency contact information. The children have been coming to the center for care for approximately one month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Children under 10 years old shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom.

“Child 5 (age 8) was observed in a restroom area without supervision for approximately 3 minutes. The restroom is located on the opposite side of the building from the child’s classroom. There were no staff within sight or sound supervision.The child had unsupervised access to this area. There were 4 school age children present from another location at the center. The children were in care for approximately 35 minutes. These children were not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff from their center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Systemic Violation Centers shall be in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures required by these standards.

“The center’s written policy is that children shall remain under supervision of staff at all times. On 9/23/2024, Child 5 (age 8) was left unsupervised in a restroom area on the opposite side of the building from their classroom for approximately 3 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Systemic Violation Staff records shall have the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center.

“Staff 2, who has been actively working at the center for 2 weeks, did not have emergency information at the center at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Systemic Violation 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.

“Two groups of children were on the playground, one group had a total of 20 children with one staff, the other had 4 children with one staff. There were no attendance records with the staff in each group. The staff with 20 children was unable to tell the inspector the correct number of children they had in care. The children had to be stopped and counted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: 1.The record for Child 1 with an enrollment date of 6/13/2023, did not contain documentation that they received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health during the inspection on 1/17/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance.

“Evidence: Child #1, which was enrolled on 8/14/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 12/11/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

SYSTEMIC VIOLATIONS Based on observation, the center failed to ensure when food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: There were two lunchboxes in children’s cubbies. There were no names or dates on the lunchboxes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

SYSTEMIC VIOLATIONS Based on observation, the center failed to ensure tables were sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

“Evidence: Children were given breakfast, the tables were not sanitized after breakfast was done.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

Based record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain proof of ID.

“Evidence: Child #1 with a enrollment date of 6/13/2023 had no proof of ID on file during the inspection on 1/17/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: 1.The record for Child 4 did not contain documentation that they received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health. Staff 6 verified that the first day of attendance for Child 1 was 06/5/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1.The pool chemicals which were located in a gated area, in the smaller area pool was open. The gate to the smaller pool area was open. Children were observed in the area outside smaller pool area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in a emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“Evidence: 1.Child #4 had parents listed as emergency contact”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review, the center failed to have documentation of the TB screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: Staff #3, which was hired on12/5/2022 had a TB test dated for 12/6/2022. This date is after time of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in clean, safe and operable condition.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing.

“Evidence: Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the fall zones of the climber. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to wash children’s hands with soap and running water before and after eating meals or snacks.

“Evidence: Children were observed grabbing a snack (crackers) out of a box and taken directly outside for snack. Children’s hands were not observed being washed before or after the snack.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure tables were sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

“Evidence: Children were taken outside to picnic tables for snack. The tables were not sanitized before or after the children had snack at them.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure no child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around.

“Evidence: Observed multiple children during snack time, running around on the playground with crackers in their mouths. There was also a child observed running and playing while having a sucker in their mouth.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-M.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of child’s immunizations before first day in attendance.

“Evidence: Child #3, which was enrolled on 08/11/2022 had no documentation of immunizations on file during the inspection on 08/12/2022”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance.

“Evidence: Child #3, which was enrolled on 08/11/2021 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 08/12/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaints of child abuse or neglect within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #3, which was hired on 06/02/2022 had no documentation of the required Central Registry check on file. There also was no documentation on record for updates on the form during the inspection on 7/21/2022.”

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