Bluefield Academy of Learning, LLC

The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The current license and the most recent inspection documents were not posted.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

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 for Child #4, who had been enrolled for five months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“A storage cabinet containing insecticides was not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“The list in the infant classroom was not confidential.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 8/27/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“The was no documented practice of an evacuation drill for February, 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: Staff #1, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have a sex offender registry check from any state the individual has resided in the preceding five years in their staff record.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that all staff have a fingerprint based criminal history check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #4 (hire date 9/12/23) does not have a fingerprint based criminal background check on file. Staff #4 has worked four days since hire date.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that all staff have a Central Registry check on file by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #4 (hire date 9/12/23) does not have a central registry check on file. Staff #4 has worked four days since hire date.”

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

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that cots have a bottom cover. Evidence: The cots in the toddler room did not have a bottom cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children’s hands are washed after meals. Evidence: Following lunch in the toddler room the children did not wash their hands.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents. Evidence: The weeks menu was not posted or given to parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that all staff have a fingerprint based criminal history check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #6, 7 (hire date 9/12/23) do not have a fingerprint based criminal background check on file. Both staff were working during this inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that all staff have a Sworn Statement completed prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 (hire date 11/15/23), Staff #3,4,5,6,7 (hire date 9/12/23) do not have a sworn statement on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that all staff have a Central Registry check on file by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff # 6,7,8 (hire date 9/12/23) do not have a central registry check on file. All three staff were working on the day of the inspection.”

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

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations the center failed to ensure that the areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the infant room, the area used for the younger infants had an extension cord surge protector that was hanging down next to the window.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The window blinds in the toddler room are broken.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.