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Nonprescription drugs and over-the counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.

“One over-the-counter skin product in a toddler classroom was kept more than one year past its expiration date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that includes the address of a person to be notified in an emergency.

“Staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 were missing the address of their emergency contact. Staff # 1 has been employed for over two months, staff #2 has been employed for over seven months, and staff #3 and #4 have been employed for over two years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present.The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“The lists in both the preschool classroom and the two-year-old classroom were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #5, employed for more than 11 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check and criminal history check from one state. Staff #5’s sex offender registry check was completed twenty days after employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“The playground basketball hoop had peeled paint and the merry-go-round had 2-3 inches of peeled paint, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Staff who work directly with children must annually complete the department’s health and safety update course.

“The health and safety update course was over due for Staff #3 by one year and four months and Staff #5 by five months.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

REPEAT VIOLATION: The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“The bookshelf located in the Pre-K room had chipped wood along the bottom shelf, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents.

“A bottle containing a solution for floor cleaner was stored in a bottle labeled “glass cleaner.””

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated.

“Child#1 had three bottles of milk bottles that were not labeled “Breast Milk.””

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“Child #2’s had two bottles of infant formula that were not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Repeat violation

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Three out of the four bicycle handles on the Merry-Go-Cycle playground equipment had exposed rust. 2. Climbing equipment on the playground had two areas with exposed rust. 3. A low shelf located in the older infant classroom, accessible to the children, had chipped paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. Radiance Grease Cleaning Power and Tandil Laundry Detergent was stored in an unlocked cabinet in the infant room. The substances were labeled “keep out of reach of children.” 2. Bleach water bottle was stored in an unlocked box in the infant room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: An area of peeling paint was located outside of the children’s bathroom area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: Dish soap labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was accessible to children in the older infant classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, over-the-counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product.

“Evidence: An expired diaper cream was located in the older toddler classroom. Diaper cream expired 3/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Based on observation, the center did not maintain documentation of emergency evacuation that included the required information.

“Evidence: An emergency drill log reviewed at the center did not include the number of staff participating, the number of children participating, problems encountered, and weather conditions as necessary.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Based on observation, the center did not follow age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the USDA.

“Evidence: The posted menu did not include a fruit option for lunches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on observation, a protective belt was not fastened securely when a child was placed in a high chair.

“Evidence: A child was sitting a table in the older infant classroom and was not securely fastened with the protective belt.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation disposable diapers were not disposed in a storage system that was either foot-pedal or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence The trash can located in bathroom B had soiled disposable diapers in it and could be opened without using your hand or the diaper touching the top of the trash can.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Based on review of staff records, one record does not contain documentation of submission of fingerprinting every five years. Evidence Board member #1 does not contain documentation of submission of fingerprinting every five years. Current documentation of fingerprint submission expired 3/6/2023.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over the counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence Diaper cream that expired 2/2022 was located in Bathroom B.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff and a child’s hands were not washed with soap and running water. after toileting. Evidence The inspector observed, after toileting (diaper change) a child’s hands were not washed with soap and running water in the Toddler room. The inspector observed, after assisting a child with toileting (diaper change) staff #1 washed their hands with water and no soap was used.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. The diapering area did not have soap and disposable towels. Evidence Observed by the inspector, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and room temperature and sanitized after a diaper change in the Toddler room. Soap and disposable towels were not available in the diapering area in the Infant room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence The closest in the hallway, which contained hazardous materials-cleaning materials, was not locked making there cleaning materials accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on review of written record of children’s serious and minor injuries, the record does not include the name of the parent notified of the occurrence. Evidence The current written record of children’s serious and minor injuries does not include the name of the parent who was notified of the occurrence.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, not all bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled with child’s full name and current date. Evidence One bottle located in the refrigerator in the infant room, was not labeled with child’s full name and current date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Based on interviews and photographic evidence, staff supervising children, did not always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on interviews and photographic evidence, it was determined the center did not inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable , but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurred while the child was under the supervision of the center and required outside medical attention. Evidence 1. On March 8, 2022 at approximately 2:58 pm, a child under the supervision of the center, child #1 (17 months old) received burns to the skin from hot water that spilled onto their lower and upper left arm.

“2. After 911 was called, the ambulance arrived at the center and transported the child to a local hospital. 3. The center never informed the department’s representative of the injury within the required timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2.