Bright Start Preschool III

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

“One bottle of cleaning spray was observed in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of child #1, who had been enrolled for two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, 1 out of 4 staff did not have documentation of tuberculosis screening within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (date of hire: 5/26/2024) had documentation of a tuberculosis screening on file that was dated 3/19/2024. 2. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff # 3 acknowledged that the tuberculosis screening for Staff #4 was completed outside of the 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pandas classroom, 9 blind cords were observed within the reach of children hanging from the classroom windows. 2. In the Koalas classroom, 4 blind cords were observed within the reach of children hanging from the classroom windows. 3. Staff #2 acknowledged that the blind cords were within the reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, 3 cleaning powders, 1 jug of cleaning liquid and 3 cleaning sprays were observed in an unlocked lower cabinet under the sink. 2. In the Koalas classroom, 1 bottle of cleaning spray was observed in an unlocked closet. 3. Staff #2 acknowledged the cleaning products were unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation and interview, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, 1 bottle of Children’s Benadryl and 1 box of Auvi-Q auto injectors were observed in an unlocked closet. 2. Staff # 2 acknowledged the unlocked medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on observation and interview, medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days were not disposed of by the center. Evidence: 1. In the Koalas classroom, 1 bottle of Children’s Benadryl (expiration date: 2022) and 1 box of Auvi-Q auto injectors (expiration date: 2022) belonging to Child # 6, were observed in an unlocked closet. 2. Staff # 2 acknowledged the expired medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not have a battery operated radio. Evidence: 1. There was no battery operated radio at the center. 2. Staff #2 acknowledged that there was no battery operated radio at the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on record review, 1 out of 2 staff records reviewed, did not have a subsequent Central Registry Search conducted 5 years after the previous check. Evidence: The Central Registry Search for Staff A expired 08/20/2023.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.