First Discovery Academy

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a 1-2 inch rust spot with paint peeling on the bottom two steps of the pre-school/pre-k outdoor play equipment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the health and safety update course. Evidence: The records for two of the five staff contained documentation of the most recent health and safety update course that was dated more than one year ago (Staff #2 - 4/11/2022; Staff #3 - 4/3/2022)”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on record and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure areas of the center were maintained safe and operable.

“Evidence: In the infant classroom, the closet door will not close causing a possible pinching hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

Based on staff interview, the licensee did not ensure when high chairs or feeding infant seats are used the protective belt shall be fastened securely.

“Evidence: Infant room staff confirmed the three high chairs/ feeding table are used. Two of three high chairs were missing bottom strap that is attached to the seat. Confirmed with staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A. From a complaint.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure staff had a negative tuberculosis screening been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 03/07/2022, most recent TB test was 03/11/2022. Staff #2 hire date 10/03/2022, most recent TB test was 10/03/2022. Staff #4 hire date 10/03/2022, most recent TB test was 10/22/2022. Staff # 5 hire date 09/26/2022, most recent TB test was 09/26/2022. Staff #6 hire date 10/17/2022, most recent TB test was 10/17/2022. TB test results were not completed with in 30 days prior to hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure diapering surface be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.

“Evidence: Staff confirmed they did not sanitize diapering surface between each use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not enusre there the menu be dated.

“Evidence: The menu posted did not have date. Confirmed by staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure every two years from the date of the first tuberculosis screening there was updated results.

“Evidence : Staff #3 most recent TB test results provided remotley during inspection was 06/26/2020. Which is more than 2 years old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to have each staff sanitize the diapering surface after each use as required.

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure there was a physical obtained before the child attendance or with 30days of start date.

“Evidence: Child #2 (start date 12/2/2019) did not have a physical with in 30days of start date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure the equipment outside is maintained in clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: On the playground area, there wer 2 of 4 toy lawn mower were broken with sharp points on the side, 2 of 2 radio flyers had baskets were broken with sharp points, 1 of 4 rocking horses had a broken handle that had sharp point and pinch points. Observations were made with the director on the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure subsitute containers indicate the content.

“Evidence: In the the Wobbler room, there was a hand soap in a bottle labeled hand sanitizer. The center Director confirmed it was hand soap not hand sanitizer.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

Based on observation, the licensee did not enure dipaering area is non-absorbant and able to be cleaned and santized after each use.

“Evidence: In the Preschool classroom, there was multiple tears on the diapering surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a working battery operated radio.

“Evidence : Center director confirmed there was not a working battery operated radio. Evidence: Director confirmed the center did not have working battery operated radio.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a emergency evactuation and shelter in place map or procedures posted in the building.

“Evidence: The shelter in place map or procedures were not posted in the building. Confirmed with the Director.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-C.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure all required written record of children’s injuries contained all required information.

“Evidence: Injury records reviewed, 5 of 6 injury records did not have the time the parent was notified. Confirmed with the program director.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on record review and staff interviews, the vendor did not ensure that, 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 is listed and shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.