Curie Preschool, Herndon

The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian.

“Child #6 has a diagnosed food allergy and has epinephrine and diphenhydramine on site. Both are long term medications. For both medications, the center did not obtain written authorization from the parent or guardian to administer. Written authorization was provided by a physician, but there was no documentation of parent authorization.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

The center shall maintain a written record of the children’s serious and minor injuries in which are made the day of the occurrence and include any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.

“Documention of minor injuries did not include any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury on the document.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“In Classroom A, two lunch containers were not labeled with the date and a way to identify the owner. In Classroom B, one lunch container was not labeled with the date and a way to identify the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions fromt he physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Child #6 has a diagnosed food allergy and has medication on site. There was no documentation of a written care plan for Child #6.”

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

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

“Caregiver #5, who had been employed for two days, did not have a completed national criminal background check. Staff #5 was not working alone with children.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #1 and Staff #5, who had been employed for less than a week, did not have a central registry search requested prior to the first day of employment. Staff #1 and Staff #5 were not working alone with children.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Mats used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.

“Child #5 and #6 did not have a bottom cover on the mat.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation for a 5 year repeat check. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #4 did not have documentation of an updated sworn statement (expired on 9/16/2022).”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on record review, staff did not completed a minimum of 16 hours of job related training annually. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 completed 10 hours of job related training in 2021. 2. Staff #4 completed 2 hours of job related training in 2021. 3. Staff #5 completed 12 hours of job related training in 2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.