Sowing Seeds Preschool

8VAC20-780-510-E

“The center’s procedures for administering medication shall Include methods to prevent use of outdated medication. Medication was administered to a child past the ?stop use? date listed on the bottle.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1 and staff #2 submitted a tuberculosis screening that was not within 30 days of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer unlocked on a shelf in the toddler room with the ?keep out of reach of children? label accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff #3 walked out of the classroom leaving eight children (age 3 years) unsupervised for approximately two minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: when applicable, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody; address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“1. The record for child #1 was missing the address for the second emergency contact. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for over a year. 2. The record for child #2 was missing the employment information for one parent. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for 8 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1.On the playground a wheel was broken off a scooter. 2.The director confirmed the wheel was missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of 5 staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 1.The record for staff #5 (hired 12/4/2023) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. The staff member was working with children on the day of this inspection. 2.The Director confirmed the TB screening was not in the staff members record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1. The round carpet in the 2-3 year old classroom was frayed along the edges of the carpet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. In the 2-3 year old classroom there was Lysol and sanitizer in a cabinet that had a child safety latch that was not engaging properly to prevent access. 2. The Director confirmed the cabinet’s safety latch was not engaged.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice per year. 1.The practice drill records did not contain documentation that the shelter in place drill was practiced twice in the past 12 months. 2.The director confirmed the shelter in place drills were not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1.The record for child #2, #3, and #5 did not contain parent work phone numbers. 2.The record for child #2 (enrolled 10/23/23) and child #4 (enrolled 8/25/23) did not contain documentation of the health information (physical examination) required by 8VAC20-780-140. 3.Staff #1 (Director) confirmed the information was not in the children’s records.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on a record review the vendor did not ensure all staff who work directly with children had the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: Staff #2, hired 09/14/20, did not have documentation of completing the department’s 3 hour Pre-Service Health and Safety Training update course.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks. Evidence: Staff #2, hired 09/14/2020 did not have a signed sworn statement of affirmation.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff completed a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Staff #2, hired 09/14/2020 had 12 hours of training for 2022. Sixteen hours is required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation the center did not have all required items in the first aid kit. Evidence: The first aid kit did not have antiseptic.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

8VAC20-780-400-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met when diapering. Evidence: The changing table had a pad that was torn, exposing the inside foam, making it an absorbent surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observations, interviews and record review, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age were always within sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On 08/225/2022 around or about 1:30pm, thirteen 3 year-old children were left unsupervised during nap. The inspector observed Staff #2, who was responsible for the group of children, outside of the classroom attending to administrative duties. When asked why she left the classroom unsupervised, Staff #2 replied she thought she could leave the children unsupervised while napping and stated, “how else are we supposed to get things done?””

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F. From a complaint.

Based on interviews and a record review the center did not ensure the 2 year-old ratio of 1 staff member for every 8 children, was maintained.

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3. From a complaint.

Based on interviews with staff and record review, the center did not ensure the parent was immediately notified their child sustained a serious injury.

“Evidence: On 08/22/2022 a child tripped and sustained a cut on the face that required outside medical care. The incident reports indicates the child sustained the injury at 11:00am and that the parent was not notified immediately, but called by telephone at 12:08pm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-N. From a complaint.

22VAC40-185-330-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: There were 2 Little Tykes slides in the fenced area designated as the outdoor play area. There was no resilient surfacing in the fall zones of these two slides. The play equipment was over concrete and rubber mats.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-330-B.

Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met when supervising children. Evidence: 1. A staff member in the first classroom on the left was observed leaving the classroom with 6 three-four year-old children, unsupervised, while retrieving supplies in another area of the building.

“2. A staff member in the first classroom on the right was observed leaving the classroom with7 three-four year-old children, unsupervised, while retrieving supplies in another area of the building.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-340-F.

22VAC40-185-500-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met when handwashing. Evidence: A staff member was observed wearing gloves while assisting a child in the bathroom and changing a pull-up. The staff member did not remove the gloves or wash her hands before helping the next child in the bathroom.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-500-A.