STEM Preschool, LLC

Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #2, who had been employed for over two months, had a completed national criminal background check dated 3 days after the date of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

“Staff #1 TB was dated 10 days after the date of employment and has been employed for over two months, and Staff #2 TB was dated over a month after the date of employment and has been employed for four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-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.

“Classroom numbers 1 & 2 had cleaning materials unlocked in an upper cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Child day programs built before shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

“The child day center did not have a carbon monoxide detector available during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

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

“Classroom #1 and classroom #2 had bleach and water solution and Lysol spray unlocked in an upper cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all the required information. The record for child #1, enrolled for 7 weeks, was missing the documentation of reviewing the proof of identity.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-90-A

“A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent. The record for child #1, enrolled for seven weeks, does not have documentation of a signed agreement by the parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation for a 5 year repeat check. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 did not have documentation of an updated criminal history check (expired on 12/27/23).”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change and before helping a child with feeding. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 in the nursey classroom did not wash their hands before a diaper change. 2. Staff #5 in the nursey classroom did not wash their hands before helping a child with feeding their bottle. 3. Staff #6 in the nursey classroom did not wash their hands before a diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the diapering area did not have soap, disposable towels and the appropriate disposal container. Evidence: 1. Staff in the nursey classroom were not using disposable towels to clean the diapering area. 2. The leakproof disposal container in the nursey classroom was broken. The container would not open and close using the foot-operated pedal. 3. The diapering surface in the nursey and the Active Asteroids classroom (1-2 year old’s) was not cleaned with soap after each diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over-the-counter skin products were used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 1. In the nursey classroom, child #6 had a tube of A&D ointment that expired in 11/2023. 2. In the nursey classroom, child #7 a tube of Aquaphor expired in 11/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Based on observation the center failed to ensure that 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.

“Evidence: There was an unlocked closet that contained chemicals next to the Director’s office.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation the center failed to ensure cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children.

“Evidence: In the Active Asteroids classroom, there was a pocketbook handing on the hook that the children’s jackets were on.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-H.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that restrooms be equipped with soap, toilet paper and disposable towel or an air dryer within reach of the children.

“Evidence: The downstairs hall bathrooms did not contain soap.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that 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: One bottle in the refrigerator had a name, but was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled.

“Evidence: Child #1, #2. #3, #4 and #5’s records do not contain documentation of the names of person authorized to pick up the child.”

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 conditions. Unsafe conditions shall include but not be limited to , splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment.

“Evidence: In the Nursery and the Active Asteroids classrooms, the changing tables have peeling paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-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. In the Kitchen an unlocked closet contained a chemical glass cleaner. 2. In the Active Asteroids classroom, Bleach/water and Lysol were not in a locked cabinet/”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that if diaper ointment or cream is used, these products shall be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name.

“Evidence: 1. In the Active Asteroid classroom, there was one unlabeled container of diaper cream. 2. In the Rocking Robot classroom, there was one unlabeled container of diaper cream.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the emergency preparedness plan will be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of the building.

“Evidence: The Emergency Preparedness procedures were not posted on each floor of the building.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-C.

Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1, #2 and #3’s records do not contain a work phone number of each parent who has custody. 2. Child #1 and #2’s records do not contain documentation of the names of person authorized to pick up the child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.