Tender Loving Early Learning Childcare, LLC

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following physical plant hazards and maintenance issues were observed: 1. Various rusted patches on multiple climbing structures. 2. Broken plastic seat on a sea saw causing a potential pinching injury. 3. Protruding wires on play area fencing at a child? level causing a potential poking or snagging injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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 temperature was tested in the children’s bathroom and measured 138 degrees Fahrenheit.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Vehicles used to transport children are required to have emergency numbers available.

“The passenger vehicle used to transport children did not have the required emergency numbers in the vehicle.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-C.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat violation Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, there was rust and peeling paint on the wheels of the pedal merry-go-round. 2. A changing table in the bathroom, wobbled when touched and had a broken piece of wood that was splintering..”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of 5 staff records it was determined the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not include an emergency contact. 2. The Director confirmed the emergency contact information was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that areas are maintained to be in a safe condition. Evidence: There are two sections of paneling, one on the inside and one on the outside of the door to the two year old classroom, that have come loose creating possible pinch points.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-245-H

“Based upon review of staff records, the facility has not ensured that annual training of staff includes the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions. Evidence: The record for staff 3 did not include documentation of any annual training regarding the prevention of emergencies due to allergies. Staff 2 had an open can of cashew nuts on the staff desk in the school age classroom when the facility has a nut free p[olicy due to a child’s allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-H.

8VAC20-780-450-B

“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that linens are assigned for individual use. Evidence: 1. The blankets to be used by the children during naptime were observed to be piled once atop another on a low table in the toddler classroom allowing for potential cross contamination. 2. Staff 2 acknowledged that the blankets were piled one atop another in the toddler classroom prior to lunch time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-B.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based upon review of children’s medication and staff interview, the facility has not followed their procedures for ensuring the physician’s prescriptions are followed. Evidence: 1.There is an albuterol inhaler for child 4. The prescription label indicated that the medication was to be discarded after December 2021. 2. Staff 2 verified that the prescription label indicated that the medication was to have been discarded after December 2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-580-B

“Based upon observation and interview, the facility has not ensured that any vehicle used for the transportation of children he vehicle meets the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidence: 1. Staff 2 verified that the gold colored van is the vehicle currently being used to transport school aged children from school. The state inspection sticker expired in March 2022. 2. Staff 1 verified that the inspection sticker expired in March 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based upon review of the medications stored for administration to children in care and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that when medication expires it is returned to the parent within 14 days or disposed of by the facility. Evidence: 1.There was an epipen stored for emergency administration to child 2. The epipen expired on 5/20/2021. 2. Staff 4 confirmed that the epipen for child 2 was expired.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.