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The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“The record for Child #2 (Start date 6/22/26) and Child #3 (Start date 6/22/26) did not contain documentation of immunizations prior to the first day of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The TB screening for Staff #1 and Staff #2 was not signed by a physician or physician’s designee.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

(Repeat Violation) 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 list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“1)The list of allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions did not contain all of Child #1?s food allergies. 2)There was no list of children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions on the playground with the 4th and 5th grade group of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication.

“There was no documentation of physician authorization for a medication for Child #4. There was no documentation of physician or parent authorization for a medication for Child #5.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

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.

“1)During inspection in the Kindergarten and 1st grade group, there were 29 children present, but the written record reflected there were 21 children present. In the 2nd and 3rd grade group, there were 27 children present, but the written record reflected there were 25 children present. In the 4th and 5th grade group, there were 11 children present, but the written record reflected there were 8 children present. 2)There was no record of attendance on the playground with the 4th and 5th grade group of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

The Center is required to obtain documentation of a completed Sworn Disclosure Statement prior to date of hire.

“The record for Staff #3 contained a sworn disclosure statement completed 5 months after hire.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

The Center is required to maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present.

“The list of allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions did not contain Child #1?s food allergies.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

The Center is required to ensure they have a written care plan from a physician for each child with a diagnosed 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 did not contain an allergy care plan for their diagnosed food allergy.”

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

The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication.

“There was no document permission from the child’s physician or parent on file for Child #1?s medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

The Center is required to obtain a Criminal History background check report every five years from the date of the last check.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that a criminal history background check report had been completed within five years from the date of the last check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

The Center is required to maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present.

“Evidence: The allergy list did not contain all of Child #1, Child #2, or Child #3?s diagnosed food allergies.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication.

“Evidence: Medications for Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain authorization from the child’s parent or the child’s physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of a Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff.

“Evidence: Staff #3 (Date of Hire: 10/25/22) has Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search results on file dated 1/25/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of an out of state sex offender registry search prior to employment from all states in which staff have lived within the last 5 years.

“Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 8/18/21) indicated on a signed Sworn Disclosure Statement dated 8/18/21 that they have resided in Maryland within the last 5 years. Staff #1 has a Maryland sex offender registry search on file completed 9/29/21.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.