Denbigh Christian Academy

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

“Two containers of disinfectant wipes with the warning labels, “Keep out of reach of children,” were unlocked in the four and five year old and the two year old classroom, within reach of children. A container of disinfectant wipes with the warning labels, “Keep out of reach of children,” were unlocked in on top of the diapering station in the girls bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Staff#3 did not have current certification documentation of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

Current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff#3 did not have documentation for current certification in first aid appropriate in the file during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“There were two sink basins in the bathroom showing visible rusting and deterioration along the front edge, with areas of chipped and corroded surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“Child #6, who has been enrolled for over one year, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

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

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #3, employed for more than two months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check and sex offender search from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-500-C

“When toilet chairs are used, they shall be emptied promptly, cleaned and sanitized after each use. A child-sized toilet chair in one of the bathrooms was observed to have urine in the bowl.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-C.

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The center has not done an annual update to their injury prevention procedures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

Based on observation and staff interview the licensee did not ensure to maintain required staff-to-children ratios whenever children are in care.

“Evidence: The required ratio for 3 year old children is 1 staff for every 10 children. The following classrooms were out of ratio at the time of the inspection. 1. Room #108 there were 11 children present with 1 staff member. 2. Room #110 there were 11 children present with 1 staff member.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff confirmed that Staff #2?s first date of employment was 2/6/2023 and they had not obtained an out of state child abuse and neglect record check for Pennsylvania where they had lived within the last five years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Evidence: Staff confirmed that staff #2 (start date 2/6/2023) completed orientation on 3/1/2023, more than seven days of assuming job responsibilities.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on staff interviews the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: It was confirmed by staff that on December 2, 20222, in the cafeteria/gymnasium, three wooden folding tables were leaned against a cart of stacked chairs where they are usually chained to the cart. The three tables that were leaned against the cart fell on a child (age 3) in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-80-B-2

“Based on record review and staff interview the center did not inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: On December 2, 2022 Child #1 (age 3) sustained an injury which required outside medical attention. The incident was not reported to the department.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-80-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.