Rainbow Preschool and Childcare Center

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-245-J

“Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who is certified in Medication Administration. The center had children’s medication on site and the medication administration training certificates for the staff working were expired.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in an operable condition. The following maintenance issues were observed inside and outside: Peeling paint on multiple walls in the center, dry wall peeling and a pile of the sediment on the floor of the school age bathroom, hole in the wall under the observation window in school age classroom and part of the playground fencing not secured to the poles.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-550-K

“The center shall prepare a document containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc., This document must be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. The transportation vehicles did not have documentation of evacuation routes and information to local hospitals.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-K.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for child #2 and was missing documentation of a completed physical examination. The children were has been in care for at least a year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of hand sanitizer and two cans of air freshener spray were unlocked and accessible to children in the three and four year old classroom. All items had the keep out if reach of children label.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations before the child can attend the center. The record for child #2 who has been in care for over a month and was present at the center did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

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

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Each child shall have a physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for child #2, who has been in care for over a month and was present at the center did not have documentation on a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-400-A

“In order to promote the child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social wellbeing and growth, staff shall interact with the child to provide needed help, comfort and support. Staff #1 was observed using a harsh tone while correcting their behavior of child #1 (age 4 years)”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-410-1

“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: Roughly handling a child. Staff #1 was observed holding child #1 (age 4 years) down on to prevent them from getting up from their cot during nap time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of the home address of each parent who has custody and viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The record for child #1 did not have documentation of the full address of each parent.”

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

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff #1 who has been working at the center for the past eight months did not complete the Virginia pre-service training withing 90 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-B.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for child #2 and child #3 was missing documentation of a physical examination. The children were present during the inspection and had been in care for six months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following physical plant safety and maintenance issues were observed: There were two broken tiles on the floor in front of the door of the pre-k room. The pre-k bathroom had a rusted wall plate near the piping around the toilet and the wall border protecting the perimeter of the bathroom was protruding. The school age room had wall panels broken and protruding. All physical plant issues were within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: Address of each parent who has custody, when applicable, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody and name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“The record for Child #1 and Child #3 were missing the work phone number for both parents. The record for Child #2 was missing the work phone number and place of employment for one parent. The record for Child #3 was missing the name, address and phone number for one emergency contact. Child #1, child #2 and Child #3 were all present during the inspection and had been in care for at least six months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past eight months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“The record for child #3 was missing documentation of a physical examination. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for 8 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“The following physical plant maintenance issues were observed: 1. A cracked glass door in the school age room 2. Water stains on ceiling tiles in multiple areas of the classrooms 3. Peeling paint in the 3 and 4 year old classroom 4. A wobbly and unstable child size toy shelf in the 2 and 3 year old classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“A bottle of soap, a gallon of hair conditioner, a bottle of sanitizer spray and wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the 2 and 3 year old and the school age classroom, within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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

“1. The record for Child #1 was missing the address and phone number for one parent. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for 2 months. 2. The record for Child #2 was missing the address for one of the emergency contacts and did not have a second emergency contact listed. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for 6 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1.There was no physical in the records for child #3. 2.The Director confirmed the physical was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member had documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The TB screening in the record for staff #5 was dated 3/14/2023. The TB screening was acquired more than 30 days prior to the employee’s start date of 4/29/2024. 2.The Director confirmed the screening was not current.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1.An outlet was uncovered in the two-three year- old classroom. 2.The teacher in the classroom confirmed theoutlet cover was off.”

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

8VAC20-780-40-M

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the first aid kit contain all the required supplies. Evidence: 1.The first aid supplies in the center did not include adhesive tape. 2.The first aid supplies in the black van, used to transport children, did not contain tweezers or triangular bandages. 3.There were no first aid supplies in the white van, used to transport children. 4.The Director confirmed the supplies were not in the first aid kits.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

8VAC20-780-560-F

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Repeat Violation Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1.The record for child #2 did not include the address of the first emergency contact or the name, address, and phone number of a second emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Based on a review of staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. 1.The record for staff #5 did not include the address of the emergency contact. 2.The Director confirmed the emergency contacts address was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-500-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B. From a complaint.

Based on a record review and interview the center did not ensure staff who drive a vehicle transporting children disclose any moving traffic violation that occurred five years prior to or during employment or assignment as a driver.

“Evidence: The center’s van driver, Staff #1, did not have documentation of disclosing a driving record. The program director confirmed Staff #1 has not disclosed a driving record to the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-180-C. From a complaint.

Based on observation the center did not ensure the vehicle used to transport children met the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and was kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of children.

“Evidence: The blue van used to transport children did not meet all requirements. 1. The vehicle had an expired inspection sticker on the license plate dated December 2022. 2. The back bumper of the vehicle was hanging off of the car on the rear drivers side 3. The tire on the front passenger side had very low tread. 4. The headline inside the vehicle was hanging from the roof.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B. From a complaint.

Based on a record review and interview the center did not ensure emergency numbers as specified in 8VAC20-780-550 I and K where maintained during transportation.

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-C. From a complaint.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required background checks. Evidence: Staff #2 (hired 06/03/2022) listed on her sworn disclosure statement as having lived outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years. The center did not have documentation of the results of the out of state criminal record , child abuse and neglect or sex offender background checks from the state listed on the Sworn Statement.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on observation the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a safe condition.

“Evidence: 1. There were several areas of peeling paint on the 2 classroom walls, ranging from .5 inches to at least 6 inches wide. The patches of peeling paint were in reach of children. 2. There was a puddle of water at the base of the toilet in the 2nd classroom. 3. In areas of the first classroom, the black floor board was separated from the wall. 4. In the school-age room there were two tall wooden cubby shelves that were not anchored, posing a tipping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation the center did not ensure each restroom had all the required supplies.

“Evidence: Both bathrooms used by children did not have paper towels.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Based on observation the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99.

“Evidence: The center’s playground had 4 pieces of equipment requiring resilient surfacing. There was approximately 3 inches of surfacing in the fall zones, where 6 inches is required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on a record review the center did not ensure all information was kept for each enrolled child.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1 (enrolled 11/01/2019), Child #2 (enrolled 11/04/2022), Child #4 (enrolled 03/20/2023) and Child #45 (enrolled 01/12/2023) did not have documentation at least 2 complete emergency contacts to include name, address and phone number.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each staff person.

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required written agreements between the parent and the center were in each child’s record and signed by the first day of the child’s attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (enrolled 11/01/2019) and child #3 (enrolled 06/02/2022) did not have documentation of the following required agreement stating that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease.

“2. Child #1 (enrolled 11/01/2019) did not have documentation of the following required agreement stating, the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check and search of the child abuse and neglect registry is obtained from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: 1. Staff 1 has a hire date of 3/21/22. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she has resided in the state of Pennsylvania within the past five years. The results of a criminal history record information check and a child abuse and neglect registry search were not available for staff 1 from the state of Pennsylvania. 2. The center director confirmed that all of the required out-of-state background checks were not completed for staff 1.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used.

“Evidence: 1.The diaper changing pad in the preschool classroom had multiple tears to the outer material, exposing the absorbent material underneath. 2. The center director confirmed that the diaper changing pad in the preschool classroom has multiple tears”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that children’s records contain all the required information.

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information.

“Evidence: 1. The records for staff 1 (date of hire: 3/21/22), staff 2 (date of hire: 7/19/21) and staff 3 (date of hire: 2/8/21) do not contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. 2. The center director confirmed that the records for staff 1, staff 2 and staff 3 are lacking emergency contact information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. In the preschool bathroom, there is a hole at the bottom of the wall behind the toilet with an exposed water valve and piping that is accessible to the children in care. The hole also has exposed broken and crumbling drywall. 2. The center director confirmed that there is a hole in the wall of the preschool bathroom with exposed pipes and crumbling drywall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. In the two’s classroom, there was a spray bottle of bleach water on an unlocked shelf. 2. The center director confirmed that there was an unlocked spray bottle of bleach water in the two’s classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B. From a complaint.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within one month after attendance.

“Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 8/20/21) does not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center director confirmed that that record for child 1 is lacking documentation of a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on a review of video footage and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.