Browne Academy

REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent central registry check for staff #1 is overdue by a year and seven months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain address of two persons to contact in case of emergency, when parent cannot be reached.

“The record for child #1 did not contain the address for a second emergency contact person.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent central registry check for Staff #1 is overdue.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

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

“The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1, who lives in another state, as stated on Sworn Statement 2023.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening, at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing.

“The TB screening for Staff#1 has not been submitted and is overdue by 7 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Staff records shall contain name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.

“Staff #2’s record did not contain address of emergency contact person.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Medication in the nurses office is not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Children were observed in the nurses office during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent central registry check for staff #2 has not been submitted and is overdue by a year and four months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check for every agent of an applicant for licensure, prior to issuance of a license as a child day center.

“Agents #3 and #4, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

The center shall obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for every agent of an applicant for licensure, prior to issuance of a license as a child day center.

“Agents #3 and #4, did not have a results of a search of the central registry on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-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 #5, did not have documentation of an immunization for three months, after first day of attending.”

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.

“The physical examination in the record of child #5, was not obtained until 90 days after the first day of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually.

“The center did not have updated injury prevention procedures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

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

“Medication inn the nurses office is not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Children were observed in the nurses office during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes the number of staff participating, the number of children participating, the time it took to complete the drill; and for emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.

“Emergency drill documentation did not include number of staff, number of children, completion/duration time for all drills and only temperature as weather condition for evacuation drills.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

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

“None of the children’s food containers in the JrK room were dated. None of the children’s food containers in the PreK room were dated and 5:17 were not labeled to identify owner. 2:9 of the children’s food containers in the JrKA room were not labeled to identify owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“The center did not have, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. There is at least 1 child with an allergy/allergy plan.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

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

“None of the children’s food containers in the JK-A room were dated. 4:8 children’s food containers were not labeled to identify the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review, the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment for all staff Evidence: Staff #2’s (DOH 8/24/23) file did not contain documentation that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“(REPEAT) Based on observation, not all electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: Two classrooms had unused and uncovered outlets.”

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

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and interview, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: There were no labels on cots in to identify use by a specific child in two classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on drill record review and interview, documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills did not include all required information. Evidence: Drill records did not document identity of the person conducting the drill, method used for notification of the drill, or the time it took to complete the drill.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, food brought from home was not in a container that was sealed and clearly dated. Evidence: In two of the 3 classrooms, children’s bags with food brought from home, were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed an unlocked cabinet with Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer, 2 air fresheners, and saline solution and all marked keep out of reach of children on shelves accessible to children in the Preschool room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the facility did not have outlet covers with protective covers on unused outlets. Evidence: observed 1 uncovered outlet in the JK A classroom.”

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

Based on record review, the child day center did not obtain abuse and neglect results every five years as required.

“Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #1 contained a Central Registry Check that was last updated on 7/18/2017. 2.The record for Staff #5 contained a Central Registry Check that was last updated on 12/21/2012.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain, out-of-state criminal record reports and out-of-state abuse and neglect reports for a staff member that has resided outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years.

“Evidence: Staff #2’s (DOH: 9/1/2022) record did not contain criminal history reports prior to their first day of employment and abuse and neglect results within 45 days of employment for states where the staff member has resided within the past 5 years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review, the child day program did not obtain a central registry finding for staff members within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1.Staff #1’s record does not contain central registry check results. The staff member’s date of hire was documented as 10/20/2020. 2.Staff #3’s record does not contain central registry check results. The staff member’s date of hire was documented as 1/24/2022. 3.Staff #4’s record does not contain central registry check results. The staff member’s date of hire was documented as 4/18/2022. 4.Staff #5’s record does not contain central registry check results. The staff member’s date of hire was documented as 9/2/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on record review, staff did not complete The Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1.Staff #3’s file does not contain the Virginia Department of Education orientation training, the staff member’s date of hire was documented as 1/24/2022. 2.Staff #4’s file does not contain the Virginia Department of Education orientation training, the staff member’s date of hire was documented as 4/18/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on record review, not all staff had documentation on file to verify that they had received 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: 1.The records for Staff #3 and Staff #5 did not include orientation documentation. 2. Staff #4’s record contains orientation documentation that does not include all the required components of orientation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on observation and interview, the program did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: The program did not have a current written list off all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions, available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on record review and interview, a written care plan was not obtained 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.

“Evidence: 1.Child #3’s physical form indicates that the child has been diagnosed with peanut and egg allergies. The child’s record is missing a written care plan that includes instructions from a physician with steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. 2.Child #5’s physical form indicates that the child has been diagnosed with a gluten allergy. The child’s record contains a written care plan that has not been signed by the child’s physician.”

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

Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person.

“Evidence: 1.Staff #3’s record is missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2.Staff #5’s record is missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment and the file is also missing the employee’s emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In the preschool classroom, a total of 7 containers of Clorox disinfectant wipes were observed stored in unlocked cabinets above the classroom’s sinks.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-280-B.

Based on staff record review, a search of the central registry ( CPS check), required within 30 days of employment, was not available for review.

“Evidence: Staff #1’s (date of hire: 8/17/2016) record did not contain documentation of a Central Registry check. Interview with the staff confirmed that documentation of the staff’s Central Registry check was not available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on record review, staff records were incomplete.

“Evidence: Staff #1’s record is missing two references as to their character and reputation, as well as competency required prior to the first day of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.