Bright Mind Preschool

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent fingerprint-based background check for staff #3 was overdue by two years and nine months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

A search of the sex offender registry and child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years must be conducted prior to employment.

“Staff #1 and Staff #4 resided in one state outside of Virginia in the preceding five years. The center did not conduct a search of the sex offender registry for that state prior to employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening.

“Staff #1 TB screening is six months past due. Staff #2 TB screening is three months past due.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of completing the required 16 hours of annual training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain: Name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“Child #3 emergency contacts were missing addresses. Child #7 did not have a second emergency contact on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

“Staff #1 only have one reference documented. Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not have any documentation of references being completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Staff #1 CPR certification expired four months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

Current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #1 first aid certification expired four months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #2 annual health and safety update training is two years past due.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #4 annual Health & Safety training is two months past due.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“The center’s Fire Inspection is eight month’s overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. The health and safety update course for Staff #2 was last completed on 5/14/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for approximately 1 year, did not have documentation of requesting out of state background checks.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“The center’s procedures for administering medication shall include written authorization from the child’s physician and parent for long-term prescription drug use. The written authorization form for Child A did not include the physician’s signature.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-790-520-A

“Based on an interview, the vendor was not in compliance with the standards in this part, the terms of the vendor agreement, and all relevant federal, state, or local laws and regulations. Evidence: The vendor agreement does not allow for vendors to retain subsidy cards or subsidy numbers for children enrolled under the subsidy program. Staff A stated a card was retained for Child A. Staff A stated the subsidy account numbers were retained at the facility for Child B, Child C, Child D and Child E.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-520-A. From a complaint.

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, 1 out of 4 staff records did not have 5 year repeat checks completed. Evidence: The background checks for Staff A were expired.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on interviews and record review, the annual fire inspection was not completed. Evidence: The facility stated they had reached out to the fire department to obtain the inspection and were on a list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.