Aslan Castle ELC

The physical examination shall be within the time period prescribed: within 6 months prior to attendance for children aged 19 months through 24 months and within 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age.

“The physical examination for Child 4 (age 19 months), was completed 16 months prior to attendance and the physical examination for Child 3 (age 3 years), was completed 16 months prior to attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-B.

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 three months prior to date of employment and Staff 4 TB was dated two months prior to date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Staff 1 completed orientation training 30 days after employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

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

“1.In the ?kitchen? area of the Treasure Cove room there was a table with chipped and splintered wood on the top. Children were observed using this table during play. 2.The landscaping fabric on the big playground was exposed in several areas creating a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The required ratio for children Birth to 16 months is one staff per 4 children.

“There was one staff member and one volunteer in the Safari room with 7 children (ages 2 months to 12 months) for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Volunteers do not count in the ratio.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

Each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F.

“The water in PreK Castle room measured 128?F.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall.

“The fall zone on the small playground measured to be as little as 11 inches when each piece of equipment required at least six feet of a fall zone.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that when the center provides meals and snack that the center follows the USDA guidelines and that a menu listing foods served was current and posted.

“Evidence: Observed 8-toddlers having a mid-morning snack of oyster crackers and water. The two-teaching staff stated that they are having their mid-morning snack. The mid-morning snack was not on the menu and only one component was served. The USDA guidelines states that two components are needed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred.

“Evidence: On the day of the inspection at approximately 10:23 AM, the toddler class did not have the daily attendance completed there were eight children present in that classroom. Staff # 6 confirmed the attendance had not been updated yet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children.

“Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 08/01/2023 and the TB screen was not completed no more than 30 days prior to hire and before coming into contact with children. The TB screening was dated 08/03/2023. 2.Staff # 5 had a documented employment date of 08/14/2023 and the TB screen was not completed no more than 30 days prior to hire and before coming into contact with children. and the TB screen was dated 01/30/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation, staff record review, and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each grouping of children had a qualified program lead.

“Evidence: 1.Staff #1 was observed working in the preschool room as a program leader on the day of the inspection. Staff # 1 stated he was the program lead. After review of Staff # 1 record, there was no documentation of the educational requirements for a program leader position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Based on observation of the posted list of allergies, the center failed to ensure that the list is dated.

“Evidence: The allergy lists posted in all the classrooms were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center maintained a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred.

“Evidence: 1.On the day of the inspection at approximately 9:20 AM, the toddler class did not have the daily attendance completed for the six children present in that classroom. Staff # 6 confirmed the child # 2 was marked present on the attendance, child # 2 arrived at 10:40 AM.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Repeat violations

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.Two windowpanes in the toddler room had cracks in the glass. This posed a hazard to the children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked in a way that prevents entry.

“Evidence: 1.In the upstairs preschool classroom and the toddler room, the locking method did prevent entry into the closet where all the chemicals are stored. The LI could pull the door open when the lock was in place.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals that were stored in a substitute container was labeled.

“Evidence: There was a clear glass container in the toddler closet that was not labeled and did not indicate their contents. Staff # 4 confirmed that the container contained bleach water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

Based on observation, center failed to ensure that all diapering procedure were followed according to the standard.

“Evidence: 1.The changing pad in the infant room that is being used had tears in the pad. The diaper changing pad is to be non-absorbent surface. 2.The trash cans that are used for disposing of soiled diapers did not ensure that the soiled diaper nor the staff’s hands touched the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on review of eight staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all required item per the standard.

“Evidence: 1.Staff # 4 did not have the two required references. Staff # 4 start date was 03/08/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping 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.

“Evidence: 1.Upon arrival into the center at 11 AM. The toddler class did not have the daily attendance completed. The daily attendance was missing three of the eight children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all children under the age of 2 years of age had an updated immunization record every 6 months.

“Evidence: 1.Child # 1 with DOB of 2/27/2020 and start date of 8/3/2020 and the only documented immunization record was dated 6/29/2020. 2.Child # 2 with DOB of 8/11/2018 and start date of 9/3/2019 and the only documented immunization record was dated 8/2/2019. 3.Child # 4 with DOB of 4/18/2018 and with no documented start date and the only documented immunization record was dated 7/15/2019.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1.The main door to the two year old room had a broken glass window pane. The glass was cracked down the middle. This posed a hazard to the children if it was broken all the way and children were exposed to the broken shards.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on interviews with the director, the center failed to ensure that they developed a written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.

Based on review of the allergy list, the center failed to ensure that the list was updated and dated.

“Evidence: 1.The list in the pre-k room was not dated with the most recent date of when it was updated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: 1.Children # 1 and 2 was missing chronic physical problems. 2.Child # 4 was missing the start date. 3.Children # 1, 2 and 4 did not have an acknowledgement of an annual update per the standard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.