Rainbow Early Learning Center

Areas of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition.

“Chipped and peeling paint was observed on a wall, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Repeat violation:

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation of training. Staff #1’s record only contained documentation of 5 training hours for 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Orientation training shall include prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practice, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children, prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions, and prevention and control of disease.

“Staff #1’s orientation did not include prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and use of safe sleep practice, prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children, prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions, and prevention and control of disease.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-C.

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

“There were multiple areas of chipped paint located on a wall in the 2 to 5 year old classroom within reach of children. The gate leading to the kitchen was inoperable. There were three knives in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Child #2’s (age: 4 years) record indicates that the child has twelve food allergies. Child #2 was not listed on the center’s allergy list. The allergy list posted on the refrigerator was not dated or kept confidential. There was no allergy list in the second classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“Child #4’s record was missing the name, address and phone number of one emergency contact. Child #4 has been enrolled for over three months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Each center shall maintain a record for each child enrolled which shall contain a written care plan 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 #2’s (age: 4 years) record indicates that the child has twelve food allergies. Child #2’s record did not contain a written care plan. Child #2 has been enrolled for two months.”

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

All staff work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Staff #4’s CPR training did not include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #4 was observed working directly with children and has been employed for nine months.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

Staff who work directly with children shall attend the department’s health and safety update course annually.

“At the time of inspection, Staff #1, #2, and #3’s annual health and safety update courses were seven weeks overdue. Staff #1, #2 and #3 work directly with children.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Repeat violation

“Each employee must submit to fingerprinting prior to employment. Staff #4 did not submit to fingerprinting prior to employment at the center. Staff #4 has been employed as a substitute for nine months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

A search of the child abuse and neglect registry must be requested prior to employment for each employee.

“A search of the child abuse and neglect registry was not requested for Staff #4 prior to employment. Staff #4 has been employed as a substitute for nine months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Each child day program that is licensed shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water sources.

“The center has not developed and implemented a plan to test potable water sources.”

Rule 22.1-289.057-A.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Staff #4’s TB screening was completed over 7 months prior to the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training.

“Staff #1, #2 and #3 only completed 3 hours of training in 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“At the time of inspection, the center did not have documentation of an annual fire inspection report.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services.

“The center did not update injury prevention procedures at least annually.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references were checked before employment.

“Staff #4’s record did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Staff #4 has been employed as a substitute for nine months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

“Staff #2 does not have current certification in CPR. Staff #2 works directly with children and has been employed for 2 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid.

“Staff #2 does not have current certification in first aid. Staff #2 works directly with children and has been employed for 2 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

The center is required to have employees submit to fingerprinting every five years.

“The repeat fingerprint check for Staff #3 is overdue by one month.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“The center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child #1 before they could attend the center. Child #1 has been enrolled for five months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Repeat violation

“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff #2’s follow-up TB screening is overdue by two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The center shall maintain a current list of all children’s allergies.

“Child #2 has a diagnosed food allergy. The center did not have a list of children’s allergies.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Repeat violation

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Staff #2 does not have current certification in CPR and first aid. Staff #2 was observed working alone in a classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

Each center shall maintain a record for each child enrolled which shall contain a written care plan 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.

“The center does not have a written care plan for Child #2 who has a diagnosed food allergy and has been enrolled for one month.”

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

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that 1 out of 3 staff underwent required background checks every five years.

“Evidence: The most recent results of a Central Registry Search for Staff #3 was dated 02/13/2019.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots.

“Evidence: 1. There was approximately 5 inches between cots occupied by Child #2 and Child #5. 2. There was approximately 3 inches between cots occupied by Child #4 and Child #6.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

Based on record review and interview, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.

“Evidence: Staff #3 confirmed that lockdown procedures were not practiced in 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain results of a central registry search for 1 out of 3 staff.

“Evidence: Staff #3 (start date: 09/08/2021) did not have results of a central registry search on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on record review, 1 out of 3 staff failed to submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening.

“Evidence: Staff #3?s most recent TB screening was dated 10/04/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when outdoor activity is not adjacent to the center, at least two staff members were in the outdoor activity area whenever one or more children are present.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was alone on the playground with five children. 2. The playground is located at the end of the block, not adjacent to the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-H.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that staff-to-children ratios were maintained whenever children ages birth to 16 months were in care.

“Evidence: Staff #1 was observed alone in a classroom with five children from approximately 9:20 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Child #3 (age: 1 year) was present in the classroom. The ratio for children ages birth to 16 months is 1:4.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that staff-to-children ratios were maintained whenever children ages 16 months to 24 months were in care.

“Evidence: Staff #2 was observed alone in a classroom with nine children from approximately 9:20 a.m. to 10:48 a.m. Child #1 (age: 16 months) and Child #2 (age: 21 months) were present in the classroom. The ratio for children ages 16 months to 24 months is 1:5.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

Based on record review and observation, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each area where children are present had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.

“Evidence: Staff #3 was alone on the playground with five children. Staff #3?s CPR and First Aid certification expired on 09/19/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the program has not obtained a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 (date of enrollment: 8/11/2022) record does not contain a physical exam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center has not obtained an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent documented fire inspection is dated 7/20/2021. The center director confirmed that the program has not received an annual fire inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review and interview, the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (preservice training) was not completed by each employee within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2’s records did not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Preservice training. Staff #3 confirmed that the training was not completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, requirements for diaper ointments and creams were not met. Evidence: Three tubes of diaper creams were observed in the toddler classroom without names to identify the owners.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on interview the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children. Evidence: When asked for the attendance of the toddler class, Staff #3 stated there is one master attendance sheet with all the children’s names. During the inspection, the preschool classroom was outside on the playground and the preschool teachers had the attendance list. There was no attendance available for the toddler class.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on record review, staff did not completed a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care annually. Evidence: Staff #1’s record contains documentation of 10 hours of training completed in 2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on observation and interview, a ratio of 1 staff to every 5 children was not followed for children 16 months through 24 months. Evidence: During the inspection, there was a group of 14 children with 2 staff. The program director confirmed that the youngest child in the group was 22 months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

8VAC20-780-350-I

“Based on observation, rest period ratios for children 16 months through 2 years was not followed. Evidence: 1. The children were observed resting at approximately 1:05pm. 2. Staff #1 was left alone with 14 children for approximately 2 minutes when when Staff #2 left the classroom. 3. Staff #2 was left alone with 14 children for approximately 2 minutes when Staff #1 left the classroom. 4. The program director confirmed that the youngest child in the room is 22 months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-I.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Requirements for meals and snacks provided by the center were not followed. Evidence: 1. The menu was not posted in a location conspicuous to parents; the food menu was stored in a closed cabinet. 2. The menu was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Based on observation, tables were not sanitized before use for feeding. Evidence: At the start of the inspection, the children were observed sitting at the table coloring and working on flash cards. Approximately an hour later, lunch was served while the children were still seated at the table. The table was not sanitized before the children ate lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Based on observation, staff do not sit with children during meal times. Evidence: During lunch, the staff were observed serving the children one item from their meal at a time; beef meatballs and salad, then porridge, then bread, then beverages. The staff did not sit with the children while the children ate.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-L.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2’s record does not contain documentation of addresses for both emergency contacts. 2. Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3’s records do not contain documentation of each child’s first date of enrollment. 3. Child #3 (date of enrollment: 8/12/2020) and Child #4’s (date of enrollment: 9/1/2020) records do not contain documentation of an annual review of parental and emergency contact information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records do not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3’s records do not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individuals possess the education, certification or experience required by the job positions. 2. Staff #3’s record does not contain documentation that two or more references as to the character and reputation as well as the competency were checked prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.