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Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain written authorization for emergency medical care.

“Child # 4 record did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care. The child was in care and this form is past due by 13 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #1, who had been enrolled for 36 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #3, who is working with children, has not yet completed the 10 hour course which is overdue by 10 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff # 3 has not completed the training on recognizing child abuse and neglect. Staff was working with children this date and the training is overdue by 1 year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-245-J

“Whenever the center agrees to administer prescription medication, a staff member must have completed a medication administration training program. There was 1 child that was in attendance this date that had emergency medication at the center. There was no staff present that was trained in the medication administration training(MAT) this date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. There was no record for Child #5, enrolled for 2 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. There was no record for Child #4, enrolled for four days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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 cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #1, who is working with children, has not yet completed this certification which is overdue by 5 months. Staff #2, who is working with children, has not yet completed this certification which is overdue by 1 month. Staff #4, who is working with children, has not yet completed this certification which is overdue by 2 months.”

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

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid. Staff #1, who is working with children, has not yet completed this certification which is overdue by 5 months. Staff #2, who is working with children, has not yet completed this certification which is overdue by 1 month. Staff #4, who is working with children, has not yet completed this certification which is overdue by 2 months.”

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

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 1 month. Staff #4, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 2 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on 10/23/2024, there were 9 children present in the fours room, none of the children were marked present on the attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-90-A

“A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance, the agreement must be signed by the parent. Child # 1’s record did not have a signed agreement from the parent. The child has been in attendance for 17 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center is not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: In room #2, the Inspector observed a 2 inch hole in the right farthest wall below the outlet and peeling paint below the right window near the far right wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on a review of medication and medication documentation, 1 child’s medication did not include the medication authorization form signed by the parent and physician. Evidence: Child # 2 has a emergency medication on site for a food allergy. There is no medication authorization form signed by the parent and physician to administer this medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on a review of medications and medication documentation, the center has not maintained a prescription label in accordance with the prescribers instructions pertaining to the dosage, frequency and manner of administration. Evidence: Child # 3 has a medication on site for a food allergy, the medication was in a box but did not have a pharmacy label with the prescribers instructions pertaining to the dosage, frequency and manner of administration.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“(Repeat violation) Based on staff record review, the center did not obtain a Sworn Statement of Affirmation prior to the staff’s employment. Evidence: Staff # 5, date of employment 12/21/2022 does not have documentation of a Sworn Statement of Affirmation. The staff was observed caring for children this date.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on a review of staff records, 2 staff do not have documentation of TB screening at the time of employment or within 30 days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff # 4, date of employment 11/29/2023 and staff # 5, date of employment 12/21/2022 does not have documentation of TB screening. Both staff were observed this date supervising children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on staff record review, 1 staff has not completed the Virginia Department of Education orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff # 5, date of employment 12/21/2022 does not have documentation of the 10 hour Virginia Department of Education orientation course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-240-C

“Based on a review of staff records, 3 staff have not completed the required training on Recognizing child abuse and neglect prior to working with children. Evidence: Staff # 3, date of employment 7/19/2022, staff #4 date of employment 11/29/2023 and staff #5 date of employment 12/21/2022has not completed the required training on recognizing child abuse and neglect.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-C.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on a review of children’s medications, there is no physician authorization for 1 child’s medication. Evidence: Child # 3 has a emergency medication, the medication authorization form is completed by the parent but not by the physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children records, 1 child’s record does not have documentation of the child’s physical and immunization record. Evidence: Child # 2, date of first attendance 12/5/2022 does not have documentation of the child’s physical and immunization record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 staff record does not have at least 2 references on file before employment. Evidence: staff # 4, date of employment 11/29/2023 does not have documentation of 2 references before employment. The staff was observed supervising children this date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, 2 of 4 children’s records reviewed did not include all required information.

“Evidence: 1. The records for Child #1 and Child #3 did not contain the address for each custodial parent’s place of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-540-B-3.

Based on record review, 2 of 3 staff did not obtain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (date of employment: 7/19/2022) did not contain documentation of CPR and First Aid certification. The record for Staff #3 (date of employment: 7/1/2022) did not contain documentation of CPR and First Aid certification.”

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

Based on record review, the center did not obtain a Sworn Statement of Affirmation prior to the first date of employment for 1 of 3 staff reviewed.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 4/24/2023. The Sworn Statement in the record for Staff #1 was dated 5/8/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on record review, 3 of 3 staff records did not contain documentation of Central Registry results by the end of 30th day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 4/24/2023. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of Central Registry results. 2. Staff #2 began employment on 7/19/2022. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of Central Registry results. 3. Staff #3 began employment on 7/1/2022. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of Central Registry results.”

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

Based on record review, 2 of 3 staff reviewed did not complete a tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 4/24/2023. The tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff #1 was dated 12/12/2022. 2. Staff #2 began employment on 7/19/2022. The tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff #2 was dated 5/12/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on record review, 2 of 3 staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff # 2 began employment on 7/19/2022. The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course in the record for Staff #2 was dated 5/18/2023. 2. Staff #3 began employment on 7/1/2022. The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course in the record for Staff #3 was dated 5/18/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on record review, Shelter in Place procedures were not practiced a minimum of twice per year.

“Evidence: Records of emergency drills provided during inspection did not contain documentation of shelter in place drills.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

Based on record review, lockdown procedures were not practiced annually.

“Evidence: Records of emergency drills provided during inspection did not contain documentation of a lockdown drill.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

Based on observation, the center did not follow the most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

“Evidence: 1.Children were served a rotini pasta with minced beef stew for lunch. The lunch served did not include tomatoes and steamed carrots as indicated on the posted menu. The meal did not contain a vegetable, fruit and milk, as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on record review, 4 of 4 children’s records reviewed did not contain all required information.

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review, 2 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain all required information.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 began employment on 4/24/2023. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. 2. Staff #2 began employment on 7/19/2022. The references in the record for Staff #2 did not contain a date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: 1.There were 23 children in care at the start of the inspection. 2.Staff provided a record of attendance for the previous week and stated the daily attendance had not yet been recorded for 6/20/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on observation, a hazardous substance was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: A hazardous substance labeled “keep out of reach of children” was located in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the restroom, accessible to children.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-280-B.

Based on staff interview and record review, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“Evidence: The most recent documented practice evacuation drill occurred on March 7, 2022.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-550-D.

Based on record review, 1 staff record did not contain all required information.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of orientation training.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-70-A.

Based on record review, 1 staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.

“1. Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for Staff #1 was not available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 (start date 3/1/2022) did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on record review, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia for 2 of 3 children.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 (start date 3/1/2022) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 2. The record for Child #2 (start date 3/14/2022) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

Based on observation and staff interview, the diapering area did not contain all required components.

“Evidence: 1. Staff stated there were children under the age of 3 attending the center who were not toilet trained. 2. The center did not have a nonabsorbent changing table or countertop designated for changing as required for children younger than three years. 3. The center did not have a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation, tables were not sanitized after each use.

“Evidence: 1. Children were observed transitioning from snack time to another activity. Tables used for snack were not sanitized after snack time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

Based on observation, the center did not provide resilient surfacing under equipment with moving parts and climbing apparatus. Fall zones did not encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall.

“Evidence: 1. The playground area contained equipment to include a slide, swing set, and jungle gym. The playground area did not contain resilient surfacing. 2. The jungle gym did not have a fall zone area of 6 feet around all sides as required; the fall zone contained a column from a building on one side.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.