Children First Learning Center LLC

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“There were multiple tricycles on the outdoor playground that were missing the plastic pedals exposing the medal pegs, creating potential for impalement. There were multiple sharp pieces of metal on the chain-link fence on the outdoor playground that were accessible to children. The green carpet, on the outdoor playground, was bunched up in various areas creating potential tripping hazards.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“The center did not request ca hild abuse and neglect registry search nor a sex offender registry search from one state for Staff 5 who is currently employed.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for Staff 5 was dated 2 days after their first date of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.

“There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the pre-k classroom.”

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

Restroom areas provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.

“There was no soap accessible in the boys restroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment, that shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 06/28/2024; the tuberculosis screening was dated 03/27/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child abuse and neglect registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“Evidence: The record for Child 5 contained a documented start date of 03/27/2023. The most recent immunization record in the record for Child 5 was dated 03/24/2023; additional immunizations have not been obtained every 6 months from 03/27/2023 until the time that the child turned 2 years old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on medication review, the center failed to ensure that 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: Medication 3 was in a zip lock bag and did not have a label with the child’s name, the dosage amount, and the times to be given.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries that contains all of the elements as required by the standards.

“Evidence: The two injury reports that were reviewed did not contain the following required information: date and time when parent were notified; any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; and documentation on how parent was notified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to 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: Review of the written attendance document for the Butterflies Classroom confirmed that the daily attendance record did not document the departure of each child as it occurred on 07/11/2022 and 07/12/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.

“Evidence: The center did not have written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.