Life’s Precious Angels Childcare Center Corp.

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for Staff #4, who is currently working, was not documented in the staff’s record on the day of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

Repeat violation

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #4 who had been employed for three months, did not have a central registry search returned. Staff #4 was working alone with children. Staff # 4 Central Registry was sent off a month after hire.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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

“Staff #1 updated screening was due 3 months ago and Staff #3 updated screening was due 3 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-D.

Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall.

“The fall zones on the infant and toddler playgrounds measured to be three feet when each piece of equipment required at least six feet of a fall zone.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications.

“Staff #1, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of toddlers. Staff #4 who did not meet lead teacher qualification, was alone with two infants.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child.

“The crib for child # 6 was not identified for use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

Repeat violation

“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use and a non-absorbent surface shall be used. 1. Staff #1 and 4 cleaned the diaper changing surface but did not sanitize the surface. 2. The diaper changing pad had a tear which made the changing pad absorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

“Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for the past 3 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used.

“The diapering pad had a tear on the pad.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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

“Staff #2, who had been employed for two months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #2 was working alone with children”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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

“The air vent in floor of the 3 year old room was bent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“The required ratio for children aged 3 years old’s up to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. Staff #5 was observed supervising eleven children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4.

The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.

“Staff #3 sanitized the diaper changing surface but did not clean the surface soap and at least room temperature water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated.

“None of the children’s food containers in the center were dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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 9:10 a.m. on 10/24/2024, there were 18 children present in the outside, but only 15 were marked present on the attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-270-C

“Based on the thermostat reading, the center failed to ensure that inside areas used by children were maintained no lower than 68?F. Evidence: In the Under the Sea (2yr-3yr olds) classroom, the thermostat reading was 62?F.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-C.

8VAC20-780-280-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1.) In the library area there were 2 uncovered outlets. 2.) In the hallway, leading to the Under the Sea class, there was 1 uncovered outlet.”

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

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records and interview on January 23, 2024, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all required documentation. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain documentation of addresses for the designated emergency contact person. 2. The record of staff #2 contained documentation of two references that were not signed. 3. The record of staff #2, hired 10/12/23, did not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff #5 confirmed the training was completed but not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to obtain a fingerprint based national criminal record check prior to the first day of employment for each staff. Evidence: The record of staff #4, hired 09/05/23, contained documentation of fingerprints dated 09/11/23.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-780-140-B

“Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to ensure a physical exam, completed prior to a 3 year old child’s first date of attendance, was not dated within 12 months prior to attendance. Evidence: The record of child #1, enrolled 09/05/23 (age 3), contained documentation of a physical that was dated 03/11/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-B.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. On the playground, a 4.5ft tall geo-dome did not contain resilient surfacing in the fall zones. Staff 3 confirmed the height of the equipment and confirmed there was no resilient surfacing present. The required minimum standard is 9 inches of pea gravel surfacing or 6 inches of sand, wood chips, shredded rubber, or engineered wood fiber.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and observation, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The outside metal handrail that leads from the parking lot to the center door contained chipped and peeling paint. 2. The three and four year old classroom contained a wall with chipped and peeling paint approximately 12 inches long. 3. Staff #1 confirmed there was chipped and peeling paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.