Little Explorers Discovery School LLC

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Medication for child #2 expired two months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

8VAC20-780-500-C

“Toilet chairs shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. In Classroom #1, a child used the toilet chair and it was not cleaned and sanitized after use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-C.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home, the container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In the Pathfinders classroom, two cups were not dated and one cup the was not dated and not labeled with the owner’s name. In the Wanders classroom, five cups were not dated. In the Adventures classroom, four cups were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history background check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1.Staff #3 indicated on a sworn disclosure statement dated 06/28/2023 that they had lived outside of Virginia within the last five years. 2. The out-of-state criminal history finding in the record was dated 11/22/2023. Staff #3’s first date of employment was 08/28/2023. The criminal history check was required to be completed prior to the first date of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289-036-B-4.

Based on review of the medication policy, the center did not ensure all required information was in the policy.

“Evidence: 1. The medication policy did not include the following required component’s; non-prescription medication be consistent with the manufacturer’s instructions for age, duration and dosage; and it did not include methods to prevent use of outdated medication. 2. In the Pre-K Classroom downstairs there was an emergency medication, Albuterol Inhaler, that had expired on 03/2024. The medication had not been administered.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Based on a review of medication, the center failed to ensure that medication shall be labeled with the dosage amount and time or times to be given.

“1. In the Pre-K classroom downstairs, there was an emergency medication, Albuterol Inhaler, that was not in the original box and was not labeled with the dosage amount or the times to be given. 2. Administration verified that the medication was not in the original box and was missing the required information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medication was kept in a locked location.

“Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K classroom downstairs, there was an Epi-Pen, Children Benadryl, and Albuterol Inhaler that were not in a locked location. 2. In Classroom #2 upstairs there was an Epi-Pen in the first aid bag. The first aid bag was not in a locked location outside on the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

Based on a review of evacuation drills, the center failed to ensure that monthly practice drills were implemented.

“Evidence: 1. There was no documentation for an evacuation drill completed in March 2024. 2. Administration verified that there was not an evacuation drill completed in March 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on a review of emergency drills, the center failed to ensure that a shelter-in-place shall be practiced at a minimum of twice per year.

“Evidence: The documentation log for January 2023-December 2023 only had one shelter-in-place drill documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

Repeat

“Based on a review of staff files, the center failed to ensure that all out-of-state-background checks were completed within the correct timeframe. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 indicated on the sworn disclosure statement dated 06/16/2023 that they had lived outside of Virginia within the past five years. 2. There was not an out of state sex offender name check on file. Staff #1’s first day of employment. was 06/26/2023. 3. Staff #2 verified that there was not an out of state sex offender name check completed.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Repeat

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous materials were kept in a locked location. Evidence: 1. In the Adventurer’s restroom on a shelf above the toilet there was a spray bottle labeled bleach water spray and one bottle labeled sanitizer. 2. In the Explorer’s restroom in a basket on the shelf above the toilet there was a container of Clorox Disinfectant Wipes. On the front of the container it stated “Caution”, and “Keep out of reach of children.””

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on review of injury reports, the center failed to ensure all required information was on the injury reports.

“Evidence: 1. An injury report dated 04/13/2023 did not contain future action to prevent reoccurrence of the injury, and there was only one signature out of the two required. 2. An injury report dated 04/14/2023 did not contain the date the parent was notified. 3. An injury report dated 04/24/2023 did not contain the following information: future action to prevent reoccurrence of the injury, the date the parent was notified, how the parent was notified, the time the parent was notified, and two signatures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that food brought from home was clearly dated.

“Evidence: 1. In the Adventurer’s classroom there were four lunchboxes that were not dated. 2. In the Explorer’s Classroom there was a snack box on the table that was not dated, and two lunchboxes on the hooks that were not dated. 3. In the Trailblazer cubbie room there was a lunchbox setting on the floor that was not dated. 4. In the School Age Classroom there were two lunchboxes on the hooks that were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Repeat violation

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that a tuberculosis screening/test was completed with the correct time frame.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #7’s date of hire was 08/25/2022. The tuberculosis screening/test on file was dated 07/19/2022. The required time frame for a tuberculosis screening/test is within 30 days of employment. 2. Administration verified the date of hire for Staff #7 and the date on the tuberculosis screening/test on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation was completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #7’s date of hire was 08/25/2022. The training certificate in the file was dated 11/30/2022. The training was required to be completed by 11/25/2022. 2. Staff #8’s date of hire was 08/22/2022. The training certificate in the file was dated 11/28/2022. The training was required to be completed by 11/22/2022. 3. Administration verified the dates of employment and the dates documented on the training certificates.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that proper diapering procedures were followed.

“Evidence: In Classroom #3 there was a backpack and tote bags sitting on top of the diaper changing mat on the diaper changing table.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on review of staff files, the center failed to ensure that a tuberculosis screening was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #3’s date of employment was 04/22/2022. The tuberculosis screening on file was dated 03/08/2022. 2. Staff verified the date of employment for Staff #3 and the date on the tuberculosis screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation shall be completed with in 90 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s date of employment was 01/11/2022. The Virginia Health and Safety Preservice training was dated 06/05/2022. 2. Staff #11’s date of employment was 01/05/2022. The Virginia Health and Safety Preservice training was dated 06/05/2022. 3. Staff verified the dates of employment for Staff #2 and Staff #11, and the dates on the training documents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on a review of staff training hours, the center failed to ensure that all staff completed annually a minimum of 16 hours of training.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #8 only completed 8 hours of annual training between January 2021 and January 2022. 2. Staff verified that Staff #8 only had 8 hours of annual training documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #4 there was a bottle of sunscreen that expired on 6/30/2022. 2. Staff verified the expiration date on the bottle of sunscreen.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to obtain out-of-state background checks in the required time frame.

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed t ensure that a criminal history background check was not more than 90 days prior to employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #3’s date of employment was 08/03/2021. The fingerprints were dated 05/06/2021. 2. Staff verified Staff #3’s date of employment and the date on the fingerprints.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-6.

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure orientation was completed no later than seven dates of the date assuming responsibilities.

“Evidence; 1. Staff #2’s date of employment was 12/02/2021. Documentation of orientation was dated 01/10/2022. 2. Staff verified the date of employment and the date the orientation was documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to obtain reference checks prior to the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #3’s date of employment was 08/31/2021. One of the reference checks was dated 11/21/2021. 2. Staff #4’s date of employment was 08/23/2021. One of the reference checks was dated 11/2021. 3. Staff verified the date of employment for both staff members, and the dates the reference checks were completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.