Centerpointe Academy

Repeat Violation

“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the staff’s first day of employment. Staff #1, employed for two months, had documentation of a completed criminal background check three days after the first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Repeat Violation

“Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3, who has been working at the center for one day, did not have two completed reference verifications completed prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Repeat Violation

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #2, employed for three days, Staff #3, employed for 12 days, and Staff #4, employed for 11 days, did not have documentation of a central registry search requested. Staff #2,#3, and Staff #4 were not working alone with children. Staff #1 confirmed that a central registry search was not conducted prior to employment.”

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.

“Staff #4, employed for 11 days, did not have documentation of an out of state criminal history check, out of state child abuse and neglect search request, and out of state sex offender registry search from a different state. Staff #1 confirmed that out of state background checks were not conducted prior to employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Repeat Violation

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis(TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #3, employed for 12 days, did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member and is considered part of the staff member’s record.

“Staff #1, employed for two months, Staff #2, employed for three days, Staff #3, employed for 12 days, and Staff #4, employed for 11 days, did not have documentation of staff orientation in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I.

When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“In Classroom 7, four containers brought from home were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Repeat Violation

“Prepared infant formula shall be labeled with the child’s name. Three bottles in Classroom 7 were not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Repeat Violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Repeat Violation

“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from the physician regarding the food the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been enrolled for six months, and Child #7, who has been enrolled for 15 months, have a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

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

Repeat Violation

“Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for six months, did not have documentation of two completed reference verifications on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Staff who work directly with children shall in addition to preservice and orientation training required, annually complete the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #4, #6, and #7 did not annually complete the department’s health and safety update course. Staff #4, #6, and #7’s annual health and safety training certificates expired one month ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Repeat Violation

“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 were no physical examinations in the records for Child #3 and #4. Child #3 has been enrolled for eight months and Child #4 has been enrolled for two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“The battery operated storage system for diapers located in Classroom #6 and Classroom #7 were not operational. The batteries for both storage systems for diapers were no longer functioning.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“One bottles of prepared formula was not labeled with a date and the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Staff records shall be kept for each staff person with required information.

“The name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency was missing from Staff #1’s record. Staff #1 has been working for one month. Documentation to demonstrate the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position was missing from Staff #4’s record. Staff #4 has been working at the center for five months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals and snacks.

“In Classroom A, eight children did not wash their hands before eating a meal. Staff #1, who has been employed for 10 months, did not wash their hands before serving food.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Repeat Violation

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for four months, did not have a documentation that central registry search was requested and search results were not available at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3. From a complaint.

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

“Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #4 did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1 has been employed for over a month. Staff #2 and Staff #4 have been employed for over two months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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

“Child #3 does not have documentation of a physical examination in their record. Child #3 has been enrolled for over two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Staff #4 and Staff #5 have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening not dated within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #4’s tuberculosis screening was dated more than 60 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #5’s tuberculosis screening was dated more than 60 calendar days of the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Child #6 has a diagnosed food allergy. Documentation of a written care plan was not available for review.”

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

22.1-289-036-B-4

Rule 22.1-289-036-B-4.

Repeat Violation

“Based on record review and interview, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis(TB) screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #5’s record (Date of hire-06/26/2024) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that Staff #5’s record did not contain documentation of a negative Tb screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-240-I

“Based on documentation review, documentation of orientation training did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Documentation of orientation for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not contain the information of the person providing the training and training delivery method.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I.

Repeat Violation

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Seahorses classroom (3 year old) a bottle of air freshener with the label “Keep Out Of Reach of Children” was located on a high shelf in the bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on documentation review, the center did not maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries with required information. Evidence: 1. The center’s written record of children’s serious and minor injuries did not contain the documentation of any future action to prevent reoccurrence of the injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

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 the Dolphins classroom, two bottles of bleach and water were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The two bottles were located on a high shelf.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3’s record (Start date-03/27/2024) did not contain a the name, address, and phone number of a second emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis(TB) screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (date of hire-01/08/2024) did not submit documentation of a negative TB screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #4’s record contained documentation of a TB screening dated 03/04/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-70

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.