Pathways Learning Academy

All applicants for employment shall submit to fingerprinting prior to employment.

“Staff #2 and Staff #3’s fingerprinting results were obtained two days after employment. Staff #5’s fingerprinting results were obtained one day after employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Each child shall have a physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Child #4’s record did not contain a physical examination. Child #4 has been enrolled for two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment.

“Staff #3’s TB screening was completed two days after employment. Staff #4’s TB screening was completed ten days after employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Documentation of orientation training shall include name of staff, training delivery method, entity or individual providing training, and date of training.

“Staff #1’s documentation of orientation training did not include the date of training. Staff #2’s documentation of orientation training did not include the entity or individual providing training and date of training. Staff #4’s documentation of orientation training did not include the name of staff, training delivery method, entity or individual providing training, and date of training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I.

In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present.

“At the time of inspection, Staff #5 was observed working alone with a group of children. Staff #5 does not meet the qualifications of a program leader or program director.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and current certification in first aid.

“At the time of inspection, Staff #3 was working alone in a classroom where children were present. Staff #3 does not have current certification in CPR and first aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“The records for Child #1 and Child #2 were missing an address for one emergency contact. Child #1 has been enrolled for 23 days. Child #2 has been enrolled for 27 days. The record for Child #4 was missing addresses for two emergency contacts. Child #4 has been enrolled for over one month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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

“Disinfectant wipes and disinfectant spray were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Diaper cream shall be inaccessible to children.

“Diaper cream was in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

At least one staff in each classroom where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and current certification in first aid.

“Staff #1 was working alone in a classroom where children were present. Staff #1 does not have current certification in CPR and first aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

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

“The center did not have documentation that results of a child abuse and neglect registry search were requested from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for over 5 months. The center did not have documentation that a search of the child abuse and neglect registry was requested from one state for Staff #4, who has been employed for over 2 months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition.

“There was cracked plastic on the corner of a toy in Classroom #2, creating sharp, jagged edges.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“The records for Child #3 and Child #4 were missing an address for 1 out of 2 emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each child in care as it occurs.

“The daily attendance record for Classroom #1 did not document the arrival of 5 out of 10 children, who were present in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Each immunization report shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Child #1’s immunization report was not signed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place. There were cleaning supplies on the changing table and in a cabinet under the changing table sink, unlocked and accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Electrical outlets, in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, shall have protective covers. There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the occupied Pre-K classroom.”

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

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“At least one staff in each classroom shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #1 does not have a current certification in CPR and was observed working in a classroom alone.”

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

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“At least one staff in each classroom shall have current certification in first aid. Staff #1 does not have a current certification in first aid and was observed working in a classroom alone.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain all information for 1 out of 4 children’s records.

“Evidence: Child #1’s record was missing an address for emergency contact #1 and a name, address and phone number for emergency contact #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years for 1 out of 5 staff.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s record states that they currently reside out of state. 2. Staff #2 does not have results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state in which they reside on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.