The Child Care & Learning Center, Inc.

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

“There was a loose fitted sheet on a crib mattress in classroom # 5 creating a suffocation hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center is required to 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 is required to be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“The allergy list in classroom # 6 was posted on the wall of the classroom in a non-confidential manner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.

“The children in classroom #7 did not wash their hands after finishing their morning snack.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

For each group of children, the center is required to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“The written attendance in classroom #1 did not document the arrival and departure of each child as it occurred. There were five children signed in on the attendance form and seven children physically in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided.

“There was no documentation for an annual health department inspection. The health inspection was four months overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

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

“In the yurt, the door to the laundry room was ajar and there was a jug of laundry detergent on top of the counter.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“There 9 children present in the young toddlers class but five signed in on the written attendance form.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

The facility is required to esure that the resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standards.

“The resilient surfacing on the large playground around the swings and in the fall zones around the climbing equipment on the smaller playgrounds were below 6 inches. The ground had indentation and soil was visible.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

The center is required to have board members undergo a background checks every five years.

“The most recent sworn affirmation for board member #1, board member # 2, and board member #3 were more than one year overdue. The most recent sworn statement for board member #4 was one month overdue. The most recent fingerprint background check for board member #1, board member # 2, and board member #3 were more than one year overdue. The fingerprint background check for board member #4 was one month overdue. The most recent central registry background check for board member #3 was one year over due.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all tables used for children’s activities or meals shall not be used for changing diapers. Evidence: In the toddler classroom, there was a plate of waffles, Sprite bottle, and bowl of yogurt in the changing area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center staff did not ensure that all prepared infant formula was dated and labeled. Evidence: In the infant room, there were two bottles of formula and a mason jar of breast milk that was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-790-570-2

“Based on review of documentation and interview with staff, it was determined that the vendor failed to report an injury to a child while under supervision of the center that required outside medical treatment within two business days. Evidence: On 11/2/2022, Child #1 sustained an injury to their teeth, lip and mouth and required an emergency room visit and medical treatment and the vendor did not report the occurrence within two business days.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-570-2.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that resilient surfacing for playground equipment did not meet requirements of at least six inches in depth under and around in use/fall zones. Evidence: 1. There was visible dirt under the swings. In the use/fall zones in front of the swings there was visible dirt. There was not at least six inches of pea gravel in use/fall zones for the swingsets. 2. There is no resilient surfacing for the obstacle course that was installed between two trees.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-430-E

“Based on observation, climbing equipment on the playground used by preschoolers was more than six feet high. Evidence: On the Pavilion play area, there is a climbing obstacle course installed on two trees that was more than six feet high.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-E.

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that nap mats were equipped with a bottom linen as required. Evidence: In the toddler room, seven children were observed resting on nap mats and had no sheet or bottom linen. In the two year old room, twelve children were observed resting on nap mats and had no sheet or bottom linen.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

8VAC20-780-450-D

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that pillows were assigned for individual use and covered with pillow cases. Evidence: In the pavilion classroom of preschool children, there were approximately three pillows in use during nap that were not assigned for individual use or covered with a pillow case.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-D.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on review of medication, the center failed to ensure that their medication policy was followed. Evidence: Child #10, had children’s motrin on site, signed authorization only from parent on 10/22/2022 for 10 days. There was no long term authorization for the medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, cleaning and sanitizing materials were located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: In the younger two’s room, there were disinfectant wipes stored above and beside food items.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-D.

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation, staff did not always ensure the care, protection and guidance of children. Evidence: On the Pavilion playground area, children were observed using heavy duty plastic trowels to dig. At least three children were observed running with the heavy duty plastic trowels, with the pointed edge facing up. Children were observed running all over the large open play area, in and around occupied play areas near other children with the trowels.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

8VAC20-780-430-E

“Based on observation, climbing equipment used by preschoolers was more than six feet high. Evidence: On the Pavilion play area, there is a climbing obstacle course installed on two trees that was more than six feet high. Preschoolers were observed on the equipment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-E.

8VAC20-780-430-H

“Based on observation, the center allowed trampolines to be used. Evidence: In the Pavilion building classroom, there was a blue serenelife brand trampoline.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-H.

8VAC20-780-440-I

“Based on observation, not all cribs were placed where objects outside the crib were not within reach of infants or toddlers. Evidence: A sound machine electrical cord was plugged in and stretched across the top opening of a crib to the windowsill. The crib is assigned to an 11 month old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-I.

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation and interview with staff, not all diaper ointment requirements were followed. 1. There were two diaper ointments observed in the toddler classroom that were not labeled with the child’s name. 2. There were two additional products that were not labeled. Staff interview revealed that the ointments were classroom use. There was no documentation of written parent authorization for the products.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children’s records, the center did not obtain an allergy care plan for all children with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: Child #10 has a diagnosed food allergy to eggs and did not have an allergy care plan on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.