Alphabets Childcare and Learning Center

The center shall obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #5, employed for 18 days, indicated on a sworn disclosure statement that they have lived in another state outside of Virginia in the preceding five years. The staff record for Staff #5 did not contain an out of state criminal history records request, out of state child abuse and neglect search request, and an out of state sex offender registry check. Staff #6 confirmed that an out of state search request was not conducted.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for Staff #5, employed for 18 days, was dated two months before the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

“A container of disinfecting wipes and a bottle of air fresher was located on a low shelf in Classroom #4 and not in a locked place.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

There shall be a posted schedule that follows for flexibility as children’s needs require.

“Daily schedules were not posted for Classroom #1, #2, #3, and #4.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-380-A.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“Evacuation drills were not conducted for the months of April and August. Staff #6 confirmed that evacuation drills were not conducted for these months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Repeat Violation

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a record for each child enrolled which shall contain required information. The records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #5 did not contain two addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Repeat Violation

“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person. The staff record for Staff #5, employed for 18 days, did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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

“The sworn statement for Staff #1, who is currently working with children and employed for 18 days, was not available at the time of the inspection and not present in the record.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1. From a complaint.

Repeat Violation

“Documentation of orientation training was not kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member. Staff #1, employed for 18 days, did not have documentation of a completed staff orientation in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I. From a complaint.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and water and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Staff hands shall wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change.

“Child #2’s hands were not washed with soap and running water after a diaper change. Staff #1 did not wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A. From a complaint.

When a child is placed in an infant seat, the protective belt shall be fastened securely.

“Staff #1 did not securely fasten the protective belt for Child #1 and Child #2 in Classroom #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A. From a complaint.

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

“Two bottles in classroom #2 were not labeled and dated with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E. From a complaint.

Repeat Violation

“Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for 18 days, did not have completed reference verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70. From a complaint.

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

“Documentation of orientation for Staff # 3, employed one month, was not in the record. Staff # 8 confirmed that the orientation took place, but documentation was not maintained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I.

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

“The cots in classroom #1 were not identified for use by a specific child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

The center shall ensure that during transportation of children, required information is in the transportation vehicles.

“The transportation vehicle did not contain the following: a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center, a document containing potential shelter, hospitals, evacuation routes, that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center business such as pick up or drop off of children to or from schools, and a list of names of the children being transported. Staff #2 confirmed that this information was not inside of the transportation vehicle.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-C.

Parental permission for transportation and field trips shall be secured before the scheduled activity.

“Parental permission for transportation was not secured before transporting Child #1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that Child #1 was picked up without parental permission for transportation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-L.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain required information.

“The record for Child #1, enrolled for 16 days, did not have documentation of the phone number of a second emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Required first aid kits shall contain two triangular bandages.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

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

“Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not have documentation of completed reference verifications on file. Staff #6 confirmed that references were checked for each staff member, but documentation was not maintained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.