Light Years Child Development Center, Inc II

8VAC20-780-140-A

“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. Physical examination documentation for Child #1 was not received in the required timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The criminal history check for Staff #1 (employed for four months) was received nine days after their hire date.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on interviews and record review, the center failed to ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that the variety of daily activities for all age groups shall be age and stage appropriate.

Rule 8VAC20-780-360-A. From a complaint.

Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention.

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2. From a complaint.

Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that for children ages 16 months through preschool age, during the designated rest period, when children are resting or in an inactive state, the following staff-to-child ratio shall be maintained: one staff per 10 children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-I.

Based on review and interview, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: 1. The written allergy list was not maintained in the infant classroom. a. Classroom staff and the program director stated that the allergy list had not been placed in this classroom. 2. The written allergy list in the toddler classroom was not dated as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on record review, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Evidence: 1. The CPR certification for staff 1 did not include an in-person competency demonstration. a. The class taken was an on-line class obtained on 07/30/22. b. Staff 1 has a hire date of 07/12/2022. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that the CPS class completed by staff 1 lacked an in-person skills demonstration.”

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

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 07/12/2022, lacks the results of a central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a request for an out-of-state central registry check had not been made for staff 1.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure there shall be at least thirty inches of space between the service side of an occupied crib and any other furniture where that space is the walkway for staff to gain access to any occupied crib.

“Evidence: 1. The service side of one occupied crib lacked the required 30 inches of space between cribs. a. The service side of the crib was approximately 12 inches from another crib.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-J.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting.

“Evidence: 1. Child 1, a young infant, hands were cleaned with a disposable wipe after a diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on review, the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula shall be dated.

“Evidence: None of the bottles of prepared infant formula were dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.