Honey’s Learning Center, LLC

The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #1 had a central registry search request that was completed one day after the start of employment. Staff #1 completed off site orientation before the request was submitted.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry and sex offender registry search from one state for Staff #2, who has been employed for over one month.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“The immunization record for Child #4 was received three days after the child’s first day of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-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 #5, who had been enrolled for over three months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

“On the preschool playground, there were two slide structures with platforms that measured over one foot from the ground, and a see saw structure with moving beams. The three pieces of equipment were located on a grass covered surface and did not have the required resilient surfacing. Staff stated that the children had been using the equipment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

For each infant, the center shall post a daily record which can be easily accessed by both the parent and the staff working with the child. The record shall contain a. The amount of time the infant slept; b. The amount of food consumed and the time; c. A description and time of bowel movements; d. Developmental milestones; and e. For infants, who are awake and cannot turn over by themselves, the amount of time spent on their stomachs.

“In interview, infant staff stated that they sometimes verbally communicated the information to the parents instead of documenting the activities on the center’s parent online app or written daily sheet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-1.

Within 90 days of employment, staff shall have certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care, that includes an in-person competency demonstration.

“Staff #4 has a current online CPR certification that was obtained prior to employment. The certification did not include the required in-person competency demonstration.”

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

Staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #1 and staff #2’s annual health and safety update trainings were over 2 months overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #1 and staff #2’s updated screenings were due over 5 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child #1, who was enrolled for over 2 weeks, did not have an immunization record on file.”

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

The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia.

“The center did not review and document proof of age and identity for child #1 who had been enrolled for over 2 weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G. From a complaint.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation must have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/29/2024) contained a negative TB screening dated 4/19/2024. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was received after the start of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of five staff records, observation, and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 7/22/2024) contained an online CPR/First Aid certification dated 7/26/2024. The certification did not include the required in-person competency demonstration. Staff #3 was observed supervising a group of children independently on 8/20/2024. 2. Administration acknowledged that staff #3 did not have the required certification to work alone with a group of children.”

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

Repeat violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure that two records contained the required information.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (date of enrollment: 10/16/2023) was missing an emergency contact address. The record of child #5 (date of enrollment: 1/3/2024) was missing two emergency contacts that were not the parents. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the records were incomplete.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on a review of five (5) child records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that two (2) children had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (date of attendance: 2/1/2023) contained an immunization record dated 2/9/2023. The record of child #5 (date of attendance: 2/23/2023) contained an immunization record dated 3/2/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the immunization records were received after the first date of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“Evidence: 1. An evacuation drill was not documented in February of 2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that a drill was not conducted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on a review of five (5) child records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a written care plan for one (1) 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.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of attendance: 3/20/2023) indicated that the child had diagnosed food allergies. The record did not contain a written care plan. 2. Administration acknowledged that they had not obtained a written care plan for child #1.”

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

Based on a review of three (3) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure a complete record was kept for one (1) staff member.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 2/23/2023) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administration acknowledged that the references had not been documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.