Emmanuel Kids Korner

Repeat Violation Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In the two year old classroom, the baby wipes were under the changing table on a shelf within reach of children. The back of the wipes directions list to keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Repeat Violation The diapering surface shall be a nonabsorbent surface for diapering.

“The changing pad in the infant classroom had a rip on the edge of the pad approximately 1 inch long and was not considered nonabsorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet.

“Child A had a medication authorization that expired 4/01/2025 and the center had the medication on site and had not returned it or disposed of it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

The following staff record shall be kept for each staff person to include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position.

“Staff #2 had been employed as a lead teacher for over 5 months and the file was missing documentation that the individual possesses the education required by the job position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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 #3 and Child #4, who both had been enrolled for three months and 3 weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“There was a wooden play house outside that was splintered around two windows and one door of the structure. There were two long electrical cords on the floor plugged into an outlet for two infant swings in the infant classroom and were accessible to infants.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have resilient surfacing that complies with minimum safety standards to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall.

“Two small slides that have a climbing apparatus did not have any resilient surfacing to comply with minimum safety standards and was on bare ground..”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center, inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Three year old classroom, a rug was torn approximately 2 inches at the corner of the rug and was creating a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevent access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler classroom, bleach water, Febreze, glass cleaner, Fabulosa cleaner and wood conditioner was inside a closet/cabinet with the key in the lock and was not closed or locked..”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the surface for diapering or changing did not meet all the requirements. Evidence: 1. The changing pad in the busy bees classroom had a tear on the edge of the pad (approximately 2 inches) and was not considered a nonabsorbent surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, food brought from home did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1. One child’s name was labeled on a food container in the infant refrigerator and was not clearly dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, prepared refrigerated infant formula was not dated. Evidence: 1. Two bottles of infant formula were inside the infant classroom refrigerator with the child’s name, but the bottles were not labeled with the date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 8/31/2023) had the central registry findings in the file, but it was dated 10/31/2023. The results came in after 30 days of employment due to being sent back for corrections.”

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

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In Room 109, a container of disinfectant wipes, Febreze, Bleach water and disinfectant spray was inside a cabinet above the sink and the child lock was not latched.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, the center failed to cover all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age with child resistant protective covers. Evidence: 1. In Room 100 and Room 101, an unused outlet was covered with tape in each classroom and did not have child resistant protective covers on it.”

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

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on review and observation, the center did not maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current dated written list in each room or area where children are present of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. Evidence: 1. The infant/Young 2’s classroom had an allergy list, but it was not dated. 2. Three classrooms did not have a current dated list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, electrical outlets were not covered with protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, four outlets in the electrical closet were not covered with protective covers.”

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

8VAC20-780-550-A

“Based on review and interview, written emergency preparedness plan was not developed in consultation with local and state authorities and did not include all required components. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 stated she would have the local authorities review the plan. 2. The emergency plan was missing procedural components required. Example: The plan did not include methods to ensure any health care needs to include medications and care plans; emergency contact information for staff; and supplies are taken to the assembly point or relocation site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-A.