Little Munchkins Learning Center

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

“The center requested Staff #1’s Central Registry request 6 weeks after the start of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“The immunization updates for Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 were over 4 months overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

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.

“Staff #4 was identified as a program leader. The record did not contain the required training hours. Administration stated that Staff #4 had not completed the 24 hours of training and had been serving as the program leader for over four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

“In the toddler room, diapers were disposed of in an open trashcan that did not have a foot operated system.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.

“Child #4 had a diaper ointment that expired 6 months ago, and Child #5 had a diaper ointment that expired one month ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

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

“In the infant room, staff stated that prepared infant formula was kept in an insulated container with an ice pack and not in the refrigerator.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

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 was no physical examination in the record of Child #1, who had been enrolled for over two months and Child #3 who has been enrolled over 1 month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“Staff #4’s sworn statement was obtained 3 days after the start of employment. Staff #5’s sworn statement was obtained 7 days after the start of employment. Staff #6, who has been employed for over one month, did not have a sworn statement on file. Staff #7, who has been employed for one day, did not have a sworn statement on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The completed background check for staff #6 was received 16 days after the start of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

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

“Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 who had been employed for over one month, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #7, who had been employed for one day did not have a central registry search requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child #2 and Child #3, who have been attending for over one month, did not have immunization records on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

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 examination in the records of Child #2 and Child #3 who has been enrolled for over one month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

“Staff #4’s TB screening was completed 21 days after the start of employment. Staff #6’s TB screening was completed 3 days after the start of employment. The center did not have TB screening documentation on file for Staff #7’s, who had been employed one day and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia.

“The records of Child #1, who had been enrolled for over two weeks, and Child #2, who had been enrolled for over one month, did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“One child in the infant room had diagnosed food allergies. The center did not have a current allergy list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

When diaper ointment is used, there shall be written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions.

“Child #2 and Child #3 had diaper ointments but no written parent authorizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

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

“The food containers in the two year old classroom were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Records shall be kept for each staff person that contain the required information.

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.

“The center did not have any staff with current daily health observation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

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

“Chipped and peeling paint was observed in the preschool and toddler classrooms. The wooden trim on both sides of the lower infant room exterior door was broken. On the playground, the interior gate latch had areas of rust.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.