Backyard Bears Day School

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“In the toddler room, under the diaper changing table, the locking mechanism was broken and allowed access to the stored cleaners by the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic lined system either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hands nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

“In the two year old class and the preschool class the foot operated receptacle for diaper disposal was not working as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

The most recent inspection shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The center’s most recent inspection was not posted.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Double decker cribs, cots, or beds or other sleeping equipment when stacked shall not be permitted.

“Two children were observed sleeping on a stack of cots during rest time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-C.

Tables and high chair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

“Tables used for afternoon snack were not sanitized after the children has finished eating.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

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

“Staff #3, who had been employed for six months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.

“Staff 3 who was actively working during the inspection, did not have results of a TB screening in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Licensing inspector observed a hole in the wall approximately 1 inch in diameter in the preschool class and a toilet tank lid that was cracked in half in the toddler class bathroom during the inspection on 8/26/2024. Children were not observed in the areas but they were accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the facility was not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“EVIDENCE: The floor in the bathroom next to the kitchen is damaged and is a trip hazard. In two areas inside the bathroom near the doors, the flooring is peeling up and missing pieces.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a diapering table were used only changing diapers.

“EVIDENCE: The infant room had several items stored on the diapering table.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on record review, the center failed to have documentation that information in the child records was up-to-date as required by 8VAC20-780-9420-E-3. This is required annually.

“EVIDENCE: 1. The information in the record for child 2 was obtained on 6/21/2022, which was over one year ago. 2. The information in the record for child 3 was obtained on 5/2/2022, which was over one year ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all cribs, cots, rest mats or beds shall be identified for use by a specific child.

“Evidence: The crib next to the window in the infant area was not labeled with the name of the specific child it was assigned to.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all physical examination records were obtained within 30 days of the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #5 first date of attendance was 6/6/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required physical examination record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunizations forms obtained were signed by a physician. Evidence: Child #5 first date of attendance was 6/6/2022 and on the day of the inspection the immunization form that was in the child’s record was not signed by a physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: The changing pad in the 2-3 year old room was separated at the seam and the padding was exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-child for 3 year olds up to school age eligible; 1 staff member for every 10 children.

“Evidence: There were 11 children and 1 staff member in the Pre-K class during the 01/11/2022 on-site inspection. It was determined that the children in that class were aged 3 years-4 years. The required ratio for that class was 1 staff for every 10 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B.

Based on observation and discussion with the staff, the center failed to maintain the minimum requirements of a first aid kit.

“Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain adhesive tape.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.