Liddle Adventures Learning Academy

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

“The sink and carpets of the toddler room were visibly soiled with dirt. Two of the outdoor tables in the covered patio area were soiled with spilled food stuck to the tops.”

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.

“Cleaning supplies were found in unlocked cabinets out of reach of children in the school age classroom and the two to four year old classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones shall encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use, and shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing.

“The fall zone under and around the tire swing has grass growing through the sand. Grass is not considered resilient surfacing, and it impacts the shock-absorbing properties of the surfacing. The use zone on the left side of the tire swing structure between structure and the landscaping barrier was measured at only 5 feet, 8 inches when a minimum of 6 feet is required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“The posted list in multiple classrooms was not posted in a way that protected confidentiality, and had not been updated since 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

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 was missing a yearly update. The record for Child #2 was missing a second emergency contact. The record for Child #4 was missing addresses for the emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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

“Evidence: The toilet in the Toddler Room was clogged with a child’s toy and contained dried feces.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-260-B

“the center did not have an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: 1. The last health inspection was dated 07/23/2020.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and measurement, the center failed to maintain the required resilient surfacing in fall zones. Evidence: 1. The inspector measured and observed 2-3 inches of mulch under the bridge, under the swings , and at the bottom of the slide on the preschool playground. 2. The wobbler and toddler playground had 2-3 inches under the swings and around the blue merry go round piece of equipment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.