Horizons Unlimited Early Learning Center

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The health/sanitation inspection was two months past due.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-280-G

“If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. There were three separate bottles that contained a liquid in three separate bathrooms, sitting on the bathroom sinks. None of the bottles were labeled indicating their contents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to do the appropriate background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5 did not have results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from Georgia. Staff #5 has been employed for more than a month.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: The director confirmed that Staff #5 (hire date 6-29-2022) completed the orientation course January of 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on staff interview the center did not develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.

“Evidence: The director confirmed they do not have a policy for shaken baby or abusive head trauma.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.

Based on medication review and staff interview the center did not ensure medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.

“Evidence: Two containers of prescription medication (Albuterol) was observed, and they were not labeled with the child’s name, dosage amount, or time to be given. The director confirmed both medications belonged to Child #6.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each building that was built before 2015 and houses a child day program that is licensed and serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

“Evidence: The center director confirmed they do not have a carbon monoxide detector.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that all staff had obtained and submitted results or tuberculosis screening or test at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician.

“Evidence: The record for staff #3 did not include an updated TB screening/ test. The most recent one available for review was dated 3-2-2020.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-160-C.

Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, fans, when used, shall be out of reach of children and cords shall be secured so as not to create a tripping hazard.

“Evidence: In the three and fours? room and in the four’s and five’s room there was a fan on a shelf that was accessible to children.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-290-2.

Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.

“Evidence: In the three and fours? room there were 4 electrical outlets there were not cover and were accessible to the children.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-290-3.

Based on a review of 5 staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that all required items were in a staff record.

“Evidence: The record for staff #4, the designated program lead for the 3?s and 4?s room did not have documentation to demonstrate the individual possesses the education and certification, required by the job position.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-70-A.