Little Friends Learning Center, LLC

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 #1, enrolled for three weeks, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have an allergy care plan in the file.”

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

Staff records shall include documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.

“Staff #2, employed for five months, did not have documentation of two references in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-340-F

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of records, observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Evidence 1. Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff present with the large classroom where five children were present. 2. Staff #1?s CPR certification had expired on 05/13/2023. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not have current CPR certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on review of records, observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had first aid certification. Evidence 1. Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff present in the large classroom where five children were present. 2. Staff #1?s first aid certification had expired on 05/13/2023. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not have current first aid certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each child’s record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1, #2, and #3 ?s files were missing the work phone number of one parent. 2. Child #5?s file was missing the work phone number for both parents, place of employment of both parent and the address for the emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-245-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

8VAC20-780-245-L

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on interview, the center failed to provide an annual fire inspections report. Evidence 1. Staff #4 confirmed that an annual fire inspection had not occurred.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on interview, the center failed to provide evidence of annual approval from the local health department. Evidence 1. Staff #4 confirmed that an annual health inspection had not occurred”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on review of files, observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had CPR and First Aid training. Evidence 1. Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff present in Classroom #1 where children were present. 2. Staff #1 did not have CPR and First Aid Training. 3. Staff #4 verified that Staff #1 did not have CPR and First Aid training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation and interviews, the center did not ensure that food brought from home was clearly dated. Evidence 1. In Classroom #1, #2 and #3 snacks that were brought from home were not clearly labelled with the date. 2. Staff #3 and Staff #4 confirmed that the snacks were not labeled with a date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on review of child records, the center failed to ensure immunizations were obtained prior to the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1’s date of enrollment was 02/28/2022. The immunizations on file were dated 03/11/2022. 2. Administration verified the date of enrollment and the date the immunizations were obtained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A. From a complaint.

Based on review of children records, the center failed to obtain all required information.

“Evidence: 1. One of the emergency contacts listed did not have a phone number documented. 2. Both of the emergency contacts listed did not contain information regarding their address. 3. Administration verified that the emergency contacts did not have the required information in the child’s file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A. From a complaint.

Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain immunizations before the first day of enrollment.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1’s date of enrollment was 11/15/2021. Immunizations on file were dated 11/18/2021. 2. Child #2’s date of enrollment was 10/12/2021. Immunizations on file were dated 10/25/2021. 3. Child #3’s date of enrollment was 09/27/2021. Immunizations on file were dated 10/01/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

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

“Evidence: 1. In the bathroom located in the big classroom there was a container of Great Value Disinfectant Wipes on a wire rack above the shelf next to the toilet. 2. On the front of the container it stated, “ caution and keep out of the reach of children”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that all substitute containers for hazardous materials were labeled with the contents in the bottle.

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #2 there was a blue bottle in the classroom closet that was not labeled. 2. Staff #2 verified that the solution was the mixture of bleach and water. Staff also verified that the bottle was labeled with the contents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

Based on observation and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that a program lead was present in each grouping of children.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was observed with a group of children as a program lead in Classroom #2. Staff #2 does not meet the qualifications of a program lead. 2. Staff #3 was observed with a group of children as a program lead in Classroom #3. There was not documentation in Staff #3’s file on how she qualified as a program lead.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.