Learning Paths Academy At Rippon #6

Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

“There was not adequate resilient surfacing under fall zones on the large playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“The CPR certification on file for Staff A expired over month ago.”

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

All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“The first aid certification on file for Staff A expired over month ago.”

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

The required ratio for children ages birth-16 months is one staff per four children.

“During naptime, there was 1 staff supervising 7 children (youngest child 13 months old) from approximately 1:20pm-1:45p.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“In the Infants Classroom, Child A, was disclosed as having a dietary restriction. The list dated 8/25/2025 did not have Child A listed on it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. In the infant’s classroom, there was a spray bottle of sanitizer and a spray bottle of disinfectant in an unlocked upper cabinet. 2. In the toddler’s classroom there was a spray bottle of sanitizer and a spray bottle of disinfectant in an unlocked upper cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1. The record for Child #1, who had been enrolled for approximately 3 months, did not include the previous school attended. 2. The record for Child #2, who had been enrolled for approximately 8 months, did not include the previous school attended. 3. The record for Child #3, who had been enrolled for approximately 7 months, did not include the previous school attended.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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.

“Child #1 and Child #2 enrolled for 2 days, were not on the current list of children with allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian.

“The written authorization for Child #3, did not give the center permission to administer the medication on site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

(Repeat Violation) Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: During inspection in the Toddler classroom , there were 6 children present, but the written record reflected there were 7 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on review of documentation and interview with the staff, the center did not maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that was accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present.

“Evidence: In the infant and toddler classrooms, the list of children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions did not contain the dietary restriction specified by Child #1?s physician and parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the surface for diapering was non-absorbent.

“Evidence: In the Toddler classroom, the diapering pad was torn at the corner causing the surface to not be non-absorbent as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: During inspection in the Twos classroom, there were 10 children present, but the written record reflected there were 9 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: 1)During inspection in the Toddler classroom, there were 4 children present, but the written record reflected there were no children present. 2)During inspection in the Twos classroom, there were 5 children present, but the written record reflected there were 2 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, not all areas of the center were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the School Age bathrooms, the metal clamps used on the tankless hot water heaters were sharp and posed a scratching hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, not all diaper ointments were labeled with the child’s name as required. Evidence: In the infant room, there was a desitin diaper ointment and a container of petroleum jelly that were not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, food brought from home was not labeled and dated as required. Evidence: In the infant room, food brought from home for Child #1 was observed and was not labeled with the child’s name or dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-560-N

“Based on observation, not all food was stored in a clean and sanitary manner. Evidence: In the infant room, lunch was observed stored on the same counter top as the diapering surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-N.