The International School Of Charlottesville

The child day center is required to obtain background checks every five years for an agent of an applicant for licensure as a child day center.

“Agent 1 did not have updated documentation of a central registry check that expired four months ago and also did not have updated documentation of the sworn disclosure statement and fingerprint background check that expired five months ago.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all equipment shall be maintained in safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: On the Toddler Playground there is a wooden stove that is splintering and cracking.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on measurement of resilient surfacing, the facility failed to ensure that there is six inches of resilient surface in the fall zones of the playground structure.

“Evidence: 1. The mulch in the fall zone of the slide was decomposed and measured approximately two inches of resilient surfacing; bare ground could be seen in areas around the slide. 2. Staff verified that there the mulch was decomposing and not providing the required six inches of resilient surfacing required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all out-of-state criminal history background checks were completed prior to first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s sworn disclosure statement dated 07/23/2023 indicated they had lived out of Virginia with the past five years. Staff #2’s date of employment was 08/09/2023. There was not a completed out-of-state criminal history background check in the record. 2. Administration verified that the out-of-state criminal history background check had been sent out, but they have not received the results.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that the tuberculosis screening was completed within the last 30 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s date of employment was 08/10/2023. The tuberculosis documentation was dated 06/13/2023. 2. Administration verified the date of employment and the date on the tuberculosis documentation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to obtain a completed out-of-state-central registry in the required timeframe.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 disclosed on the sworn disclosure statement dated 01/31/2023 that they had lived in one other state within the past five years. 2. There was not a completed out-of-state central registry finding on file. The request was mailed on 02/14/2023, but there was no follow up completed regarding the status of the out- of-state central registry finding. 3. Staff #8 verified that follow up had not been completed regarding the background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #5 the cabinet that houses the cleaning supplies was not locked. In the cabinet there was table solution, Lysol Cleaner, Sure Scents Hawaiian Air Freshener, Disinfecting Wipes and Lysol Disinfecting Spray. 2. In the cabinet next to the cleaning supplies there was a supply cabinet with 2 cans of Shield Shaving Cream and one can of Assure Shaving Cream. 3. Manufacutures labels stated “keep out of reach of children” and “caution””

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that diaper ointment was inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #6 there was a tube of Desitin and Triple Paste diaper ointment in a container in cubbie holes located on the outside of the diaper changing table that faces the classroom. 2. The cubbies were accessible to the children. 3. Staff #7 verified that the diaper ointment was accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course was completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1’s date of employment was 10/17/2022. There was not documentation in the file that the orientation course had been completed. It was required to be completed by 01/17/2023. 2. Staff 2’s date of employment was 09/15/2022. There was not documentation in the file that the orientation course had been completed. It was required to be completed by 12/15/2022. 3. Administration verified that he orientation course had not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

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

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #7 on the shelf in the restroom there was a container of Microban 24 hour sanitizing spray. 2. The warning label stated, “keep out of the reach of children” and “caution”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on review of medications and staff handbook, the center failed to follow their medication policy.

“Evidence: 1. Child 1M had an emergency medication (Epi-Pen) on site. The epi-pen expired on 11/2022. 2. The faculty handbook states on page 12 under medication, “all medications must be checked regularly to ensure that they are within their expiration date.” 3. Staff verified that the medication had expired.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.