Golden Pond School

Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department’s toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline.

“Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department for over 30 days.”

Rule 63.2-1509-A. From a complaint.

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior.

“On 2/27/2026, Staff #1 abruptly picked Child #1 up to eye level and sternly told the child “You do not say no to me. You do not say no to your teachers.” then put the child down.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B. From a complaint.

Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who has satisfactorily completed the Medication Administration Training course.

“The center has 10 children requiring emergency medications, and no staff member has a current MAT training certificate.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-3.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #9, employed for more than 11 months, did not have documentation of results of a central registry check from a state they previously resided.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

“Staff #2, who had ben employed for 86 days, did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Child #12 has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The most recent inspections posted was dated 10/18/2024, despite having two inspections since then. The page showing violations, were not accessible with the inspection that was posted.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

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

“Room 1 had an open trash can with no lid, and no foot-operating system for the lid to dispose of diapers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“On Thursday, April 10th, Child #1 was left on the playground, without supervision, from 12:27 pm to 12:32 pm, following a transition from the playground to the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On 04/10/2025, from 12:27 pm to 12:32 pm, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were unaware that they left Child #1 (4 years old) alone and unsupervised on the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Handwashing stations shall have a sink with running warm water not to exceed 120?F.

“Sinks in Classrooms 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were without warm running water. The hot water handles didn’t work.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

The center may administer prescription medication provided the center administers drugs in accordance with the prescriber’s instructions.

“Child #11 had a medication authorization, signed by both the parent and physician, for an “Epi Pen Jr.” however the medication on site was an “Auvi-Q.””

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review and interview with the director, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Evacuation drills were not conducted for March & April of 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.