Little Ambassadors’ Academy - Overlee

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

“Staff #2, employed for 6 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from two states.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the requirements in subdivision 1 of this subsection.

“Child #11 who has prescribed emergency medication on site, was in the care of staff members who had not completed a training course for the prescribed emergency medication.”

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

Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Medication was found in two safety sacks in a classroom emergency backpack that no longer securely locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.

“Staff #1, employed for almost 1 year, did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Preservice training as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

All employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B of the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter.

“Staff #1 did not undergo a background check every five years. The results of a central registry check were obtained more than five months after expiration. The results of a criminal history check were obtained more than six months after expiration. The sworn statement was updated more than three months after expiration.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening.

“The record for Staff #1 contained subsequent TB results dated more than one month after expiration.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on observation, the center was not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. In the Uranus classroom, the valance from the blinds was laying on the floor behind the kitchen equipment with a sharp edge accessible to children. 2. In both the Pluto & Mars classrooms, there were multiple cords accessible to children, causing a trip hazard in the play area. 3. in the Mars classroom, there was a rug on the floor that was ripped, causing a trip hazard in the play area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, hazardous materials were not kept in a locked place to prevent access from children.

“Evidence: An aerosol air freshener was observed on top of a half wall in the Pluto/Mars bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on record review, the center did not maintain a record of the dates of the practice evacuation drills.

“Evidence: The last evacuation drill that was documented was in December of 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-H.

Based on observation and record review, the liensee did not maintain compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department.

“Evidence: On 5/10/2023, there were 131 children in care and the program is licensed for 127 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.