Skipwith Academy at Westchester (#65)

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. A bag of miracle grow was observed on the playground, open, and accessible to children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-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. In the toddler room, the attendance roster was kept through an app on the tablet. The tablet was not charged and the attendance could not be accessed. Staff left the room to request a charger for the tablet from administration.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #6 obtained CPR certification 122 days after the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #6 obtained first aid certification 122 days after the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

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.

“The allergy list did not contain child #4, enrolled for 2 years, who has a diagnosed food allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in First Aid and CPR.

“Staff #5 and staff #6 were in classroom #9 with a group of children. Staff #5 and staff #6 do not have current certification in first and and CPR.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

The center is required to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“The record for child #1, enrolled for 3 days, did not contain a written care plan that included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8. From a complaint.

Within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“1. Staff #1, employed for 75 days, did not complete orientation training in first aid and CPR. 2. Staff #4, employed for 83 days, did not complete orientation training in first aid and CPR. 3. Staff #7, employed for 78 days, did not complete orientation training in first aid and CPR.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-E.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in CPR and first aid as appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Staff #1 does not have current certification in CPR and first aid, and was alone in classroom #2, with infant children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each child’s record contained documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child #7 (enrolled 4/8/2024) contained immunizations that were received and signed by a physician on 4/19/2024. 2. Administration acknowledged they thought the immunizations could be received within 30 days of enrollment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each child’s record contained documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #6 did not contain an updated immunization. The last immunization record received was dated 7/7/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.

“Evidence: 1. The record for child #8 (enrolled 6/1/2021) did not contain a physical examination signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of local health department. 2. Administration acknowledged the record did not contain a physical and a request would be made to the child’s parent for an up-to-date physical.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff’s record contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #7 did not contain an up-to-date tuberculosis screening. The most recent tuberculosis screening was dated for 6/6/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on the observation, the center did not ensure that medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, including refrigerated medication and staff’s personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Upon inspecting the center’s first aid kit, two packets of Tylenol were found in the container. 2. The first aid kit was not kept in a locked place.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each child’s record contained documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. Evidence: 1. The record for child #4 and child #8 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity. 2. Administration acknowledged the documentation missing from the records.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that children younger than three years shall have their diapers changed on a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Evidence: Interviews with staff revealed that children under the age of three have their diapers changed while they are standing in the bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B. From a complaint.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for staff 1, date of employment 05/15/23, indicated that staff #1 has lived in three other states outside of Virginia in the last 5 years. Interview with the Director confirmed that the out of state background checks have not been completed.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-340-A

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

8VAC20-780-340-F

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

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on documentation review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that the staff to children ratios are followed whenever children are in care. Evidence: The Daily sign in-out report dated July 18th indicates that there were 12 children signed in to classroom #1 with children ages 16 months to 24 months with 2 staff at approximately 4:00 pm. Interview with the Director confirmed that there were two staff in the classroom at approximately 4:00 pm. The ratio for this age group is 1 staff for every 5 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of children’s records the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #5, date of enrollment 06/20/22, contained a physical dated 08/22/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-350-Q

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-Q.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain documentation that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Evidence: The record for staff #4, date of employment 12/13/22, did not contain documentation of education or certification required by the job position. Staff #4 was observed working alone in a classroom with a group of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work with children have current certification in First Aid. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #4, date of employment 6/7/22, did not contain evidence of First Aid training. 2) The record for staff #5, date of employment 5/23/22, did not contain evidence of First Aid Training. 3) The record for staff #8, date of employment, 6/22/21, did not contain evidence of First Aid certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of records, the center failed to obtain a physical for each child no later than 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #4, date of enrollment 08/08/2022, did not contain evidence of a physical exam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that each staff member submits documentation of tuberculosis screening no later than the first day of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #6, date of employment 10/15/21, contained documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 10/22/21.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The sand table on the preschool playground has a wire that is missing the outer protective covering and is sharp and frayed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have current certification in CPR. Evidence: Classroom #2 had 8 infants and 2 staff. The record for staff #9, date of employment 05/24/21, did not have evidence of CPR certification. The record for staff #10, date of employment 8/2/17, had CPR certification that expired on 5/6/21.”

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

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have current certification in First Aid. Evidence: Classroom #2 had 8 infants and 2 staff. The record for staff #9, date of employment 05/24/21, did not have evidence of First Aid certification. The record for staff #10, date of employment 8/2/17, had First Aid certification that expired on 5/6/21.”

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

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that one of seven staff records contained all required background checks. Evidence: The center did not have fingerprints for Staff #7. When interviewed, the director stated that she ?had requested that it be sent over but had not received it yet.?”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that one of seven staff records contained all required background checks. Evidence: The center did not have a Sworn Statement for Staff #7. When interviewed, the director stated that she ?had requested that it be sent over but had not received it yet.?”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the center did not ensure to obtain a physical for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #5?s record, date of enrollment 04/11/22, did not contain evidence of a physical exam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: 1) There were several gallon jugs of bleach stored on the same shelf with containers of rice and sugar in the kitchen.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff #1 in classroom #4 sprayed the table with sanitizer spray in between diaper changes and did not first spray with soapy water. This was observed in 3 out of 3 diaper changes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the center did not ensure that one of seven staff records contained all required information. Evidence: The center did not have the following required information at the center for Staff #7: the name, address and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; or information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling job responsibilities. When interviewed, the director stated that she ?had requested that it be sent over but had not received it yet?.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.