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8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. In the Lil Rascals and Sesame Street classrooms there were children standing on and playing on and near cots that were spread out for nap. Three children fell and were not seen by their teachers because they had their back turned to assist other children. In the Rugrats class children were roughhousing, hitting one another, pulling on each other's covers while their teacher had their back turned to the classroom to assist a child in the restroom.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering shall be used. The diaper changing pad was torn.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the Rugrats class there was peeling drywall, chipped paint, peeling cove base, peeling contact paper, and missing floor tiles.”

8VAC20-780-350-C

“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. There were 18 children the youngest being 19 months old being supervised by 2 staff members in the Rugrats classroom. A 5 to 1 child to staff ratio was required.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The window in one of the classrooms had a broken pane of glass that had been taped over. There was rotting wood on three of the exterior windows, two areas of the exterior wall inside of the playground that were broken, three tricycles in disrepair. a broken tile at the entrance of one of the classrooms, peeling and missing cove base, and peeling paint.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The window in one of the classrooms had a broken pane of glass that had been taped over. There was rotting wood on three of the exterior windows, two areas of the exterior wall inside of the playground that were broken, three tricycles in disrepair. a broken tile at the entrance of one of the classrooms, peeling and missing cove base, and peeling paint.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Two bikes on the playground did not have pedals on the metal bars. One bike had exposed rust and the plastic seat was broken. The see-saw/rocker had exposed rust. Along the perimeter there is a 2-3" wide dip between the concrete and poured in place surfacing that creates a potential trip hazard.”

8VAC20-780-280-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. The cabinet in the Pooh and Friends class had multiple chemicals in the unlocked cabinet below the changing table.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“The center is to maintain the staff to child ratio for birth to 16 months of 1:4. There was one staff member with 5 infants.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There was a prepared bottle in the infant room that was not dated.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Two bikes on the playground did not have pedals on the metal bars. One bike had exposed rust and the plastic seat was broken. The see-saw/rocker had exposed rust. Along the perimeter there is a 2-3" wide dip between the concrete and poured in place surfacing that creates a potential trip hazard.”

8VAC20-780-280-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. The cabinet in the Pooh and Friends class had multiple chemicals in the unlocked cabinet below the changing table.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“The center is to maintain the staff to child ratio for birth to 16 months of 1:4. There was one staff member with 5 infants.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There was a prepared bottle in the infant room that was not dated.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff should have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2-5 did not have current first aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff should have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2-5 did not have current CPR certification.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 4/15/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The nonabsorbent cover of the changing pad was torn, the foam cushion was exposed and therefore was not covered to prevent potential absorption of bodily fluids.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff should have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2-5 did not have current first aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff should have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2-5 did not have current CPR certification.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 4/15/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The nonabsorbent cover of the changing pad was torn, the foam cushion was exposed and therefore was not covered to prevent potential absorption of bodily fluids.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There wee unlocked chemicals in the Rugrats room under the changing table. 2. The electrical room was unlocked, chemicals were stored in this area.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pooh and Friends classroom there was peeling paint on the window sills and one approximately 2'x2.5' inner glass window pane with a crack spanning the length of the window leaving an exposed sharp glass edge accessible by the children in care. 2.There was splintered plywood on the front of the sink, rust on the boys bathroom partition, and stained, sagging ceiling tiles, wet blankets and buckets catching water in the Sesame Street classroom. 3. Outside on the playground there was a tricycle with no pedals and exposed rust on the rocker.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure each employee completes repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain documentation of repeat criminal background checks. 2. The documentation available was dated 11/29/18, 11/20/18, 11/27/18, and 11/27/18 respectively. 3. Staff confirmed that they had not performed repeat background checks.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review and interview it was determined that center did not ensure that staff obtain follow up tuberculosis screenings at least every two years. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 did not contain documentation of repeat tuberculosis. 2. The documentation available was dated 4/30/21. 3. Staff confirmed that they had not performed repeat tuberculosis screenings.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There wee unlocked chemicals in the Rugrats room under the changing table. 2. The electrical room was unlocked, chemicals were stored in this area.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pooh and Friends classroom there was peeling paint on the window sills and one approximately 2'x2.5' inner glass window pane with a crack spanning the length of the window leaving an exposed sharp glass edge accessible by the children in care. 2.There was splintered plywood on the front of the sink, rust on the boys bathroom partition, and stained, sagging ceiling tiles, wet blankets and buckets catching water in the Sesame Street classroom. 3. Outside on the playground there was a tricycle with no pedals and exposed rust on the rocker.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure each employee completes repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain documentation of repeat criminal background checks. 2. The documentation available was dated 11/29/18, 11/20/18, 11/27/18, and 11/27/18 respectively. 3. Staff confirmed that they had not performed repeat background checks.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review and interview it was determined that center did not ensure that staff obtain follow up tuberculosis screenings at least every two years. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 did not contain documentation of repeat tuberculosis. 2. The documentation available was dated 4/30/21. 3. Staff confirmed that they had not performed repeat tuberculosis screenings.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that he ration of 1 staff member per every 4 infants was maintained. Evidence: 1. At the time of the inspector's arrival there were 5 infants in care with 1 staff member. 2. Staff confirmed that the infant classroom was not in ratio during this inspection.”