Waynesboro City Public Schools

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In classroom #2, with children ages 6 months to 3 years of age year, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within sight and sound supervision of staff. On March 4, 2025 a two-year old was hiding in a play house in the outside playground and was out of sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 3 minutes. Staff were not aware the child was in the playhouse.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on review of documentation and interview with staff, the center failed to obtain repeat background checks every five years as required for all agents. Evidence: Agent #1’s most recent sworn statement was dated 12/6/2017. Agent #1’s most recent national fingerprint background checks were dated 2/8/2019. Agent #1’s most recent central registry results were dated 12/15/2017.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on staff interviews and review of video footage, the center failed to ensure that children under the age of 10 years were in sight and sound supervision at all times. Evidence: On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Child #1, two years of age, was left alone on the playground for approximately one minute.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Repeat

“Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a tuberculosis screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s date of hire was 11/09/2023. The tuberculosis documentation in the record was dated 11/17/2023. 2. Administrative staff verified the date of employment and the date on the tuberculosis documentation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous materials be kept in a locked location.

“Evidence: In the restroom in Classroom #1 there was a bottle of bleach water in the cabinet in the restroom. The cabinet had a lock on it, but it was not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that diaper ointment was labeled with the child’s name.

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #2 there was a tube of Aquophor Healing Paste that was not labeled with the child’s name. 2. Staff #2 verified that it was not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensue that all electrical outlets shall have a protective cover.

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom A next to the dramatic play area there was one electrical outlet without a protective cover. 2. Staff #2 verified that the outlet cover was missing the protective cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children and staff washed their hands with soap and running water at all required times.

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept beyond the expiration date.

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom B there was a tube of Aquaphor Ointment that expired in February 2023. 2. Staff #3 verified the expiration date on the ointment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Based on review of the diaper ointment log, the center failed to ensure that the record/log contained all the required information.

“Evidence: 1. There was documentation that Child #1 had diaper ointment applied. The log did not include the date of use. 2. Staff #2 verified that the log did not include all the date the ointment was applied.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Based on a review of staff files, the center failed to ensure that a National Fingerprint background check was completed and on file prior to the first date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s first date of employment was 08/15/2022. The National Fingerprint background check on file was dated 09/23/2022. 2. Staff verified the first date of employment for Staff #1 and the date on the background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on review of staff files, the center failed to ensure that out-of-state background checks were completed within the required timeframe.

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on review of staff files, the center failed to ensure that the sworn disclosure statement was completed prior to the first date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s date of hire was 8/15/2022. The sworn disclosure statement on file was dated 9/01/2022. 2. Staff verified the date of employment and the date on the sworn disclosure statement.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that a tuberculosis screening/test had been completed on file prior to the first day of hire or coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s date of hire was 8/15/2022. The tuberculosis screening/test on file was dated 10/04/2022. 2. Staff verified the date of employment for Staff #1 and the date on the tuberculosis screening/test.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on review of staff files, the center failed to ensure that orientation was completed no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s date of hire was 8/15/2022. The orientation document on file was dated 11/01/2022. The orientation was required to be completed by 8/22/2022. 2. Staff verified the date of employment and the date on the orientation documentation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous materials shall be kept in a locked location at all times.

“Evidence: In the indoor gross motor room there was a container of Clorox Wipes in the cabinet above the sink in the classroom. There was a locking mechanism on the cabinet, but the cabinet was not locked. The manufacture’s statement states “CAUTION: Keep out or reach of children.””

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to ensure that an acknowledgment of the required written requirements were in a child’s file by the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. Child #5’s date of enrollment was 8/01/2022. There was not an acknowledgment form on file that the parent had received the required written agreements. 2. Staff verified that there was not an acknowledgment of the written agreements in the child’s file or in the child’s electronic file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all sunscreen was labeled with the child’s name.

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1 there was a bottle of Coopertone Sunscreen that was not labeled with the child’s name. 2. Staff verified that the sunscreen was not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that all requirements for diaper ointment cream were met.

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #2 there was a tube of Nystatin Ointment Cream in a child’s book bag in the cubbie. The book bag was accessible to the children. The requirement is that all diaper ointment must be kept inaccessible to children. 2. In Classroom #2 there was a tube of Nystatin Ointment Cream that was not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all tables and high chairs were sanitized before use for feeding.

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1 staff sprayed the tables with soap and water and then wiped the tables dry. Children were placed in high chairs and at the table to eat lunch. The tables were not sanitized before use. 2. Staff verified that they had sprayed the tables with soap and water, but had not sanitized the tables before the children began lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.