Precious Jewels Learning Center

22.1-289.036-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry and obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry. Staff#4, who had been employed for three months, did not have central registry results in the file.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-3.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. An unlocked storage closet containing multiple cleaners with the warning labels “keep out of reach of children”, and caution was observed on the center’s preschool side. A bottle of air freshener with the warning labels, “keep out of reach of children” was unlocked in a drawer in the school-age bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for 2 days, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #5 updated screening was due 23 days ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) 30 days prior to employment and coming in contact with children.

“Evidence: Staff #5?s (hire date 7-31-2023) did not have documentation of a TB screening and was observed was observed working during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F.

“Evidence: During the inspection the thermostat in the large program area and the thermostat in the infant room and older infant room both displayed a temperature reading of 66.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: The allergy list in the 2 year old room, toddler room and infant room was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on documentation review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that for each group 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: The attendance sheet for the 3 year old room was not accurate, as 4 children were observed in care and only 3 children were listed on the attendance sheet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the vendor did not ensure staff completed who work directly with children shall have completed the departments health and safety update course.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #5 did not include the required annual 3 hour health and safety course as the most recent one was dated 1-11-2020.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure in each grouping of children there is at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director.

“Evidence: Staff #2, designated as the 3 and 4 year old lead teacher does not meet the qualifications of program leader as confirmed by the Center Director. Staff #2 was the only staff observed supervising 6 children ages 3 and 4 during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Based on review of 5 children’s records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contained the required information.

“Evidence: The following information is missing from 2 out of 5 of the children’s records reviewed. 1.Child #4 did not have the employment for both parents listed. 2.Child #2 did not have an immunization record that was signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department by their first date of attendance. The first date of attendance was 10-11-22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In the three year old classroom there was one container of hand sanitizer sitting on a shelf and in the multipurpose room there was one container of hand sanitizer sitting on the table. The containers were labeled “keep out of reach of children” and at least one of the other statements “warning”, “hazardous”, “harmful” and “flammable”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children.

“Evidence: The diaper pad in the infant room was observed during inspection and there were four plastic toys sitting on the diaper pad. Center staff indicated they were put there after they were washed and were drying. The diaper pad / table shall only be used for diapering.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation, staff interviews and documentation the center did not ensure the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was followed when they choose to provide meals or snacks.

“Evidence: Snack time was observed in the center and children ages 3 and 4 were served milk and UTZ brand cheese balls. The cheese balls do not meet the USDA food component requirement and therefore only one of the two required food components were served for snack.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.