Alston's Village Learning Center, LLC-#2

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. Sanitizer were located on top of the staff desk at the center. Disinfectant wipes were underneath the staff desk at the center. Multi purpose cleaner was found outside nearby the outdoor equipment storage bin.”

8VAC20-780-140-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. There was no physical examination in the record of child #1, ho had been enrolled for over 1 year.”

8VAC20-780-140-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. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for over 7 weeks.”

8VAC20-780-140-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. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for over 7 weeks.”

22.1-289.035-A

“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #2 was overdue by 60 days. The most recent criminal record check for staff #3 was overdue by 159 days.”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and implement a plan to test their potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH at the time of inspection. The testing results are over one month overdue.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Physical Examination and Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The physical and immunization record for child #2 was not signed.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a 5 foot plastic slide on the outdoor play area that had a missing plastic ladder rung with jagged edges The slide was not mounted with ground supports and was unstable and easily swayed and tipped from side to side.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“(Repeat Violation) Each restroom for children must have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. The hot water temperature at the handwashing sink measured 133 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-330-C

“Ground supports for outdoor play equipment must be covered with materials that protect children from injury. The plastic sliding board located on the playground sat on top of surfacing and the 4 metal ground supports along its base were exposed and not anchored into the ground.”

22.1-289.035-A

“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #2 was overdue by 60 days. The most recent criminal record check for staff #3 was overdue by 159 days.”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and implement a plan to test their potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH at the time of inspection. The testing results are over one month overdue.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Physical Examination and Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The physical and immunization record for child #2 was not signed.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a 5 foot plastic slide on the outdoor play area that had a missing plastic ladder rung with jagged edges The slide was not mounted with ground supports and was unstable and easily swayed and tipped from side to side.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“(Repeat Violation) Each restroom for children must have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. The hot water temperature at the handwashing sink measured 133 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-330-C

“Ground supports for outdoor play equipment must be covered with materials that protect children from injury. The plastic sliding board located on the playground sat on top of surfacing and the 4 metal ground supports along its base were exposed and not anchored into the ground.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on measurements taken with a digital thermometer during the inspection, the licensee did not ensure that hot water taps at handwashing sinks used by children in care are warm but do not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Evidence: The water temperature of the hot water at the handwashing sink used by children in care measured 135 degrees Fahrenheit.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on measurements taken with a digital thermometer during the inspection, the licensee did not ensure that hot water taps at handwashing sinks used by children in care are warm but do not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Evidence: The water temperature of the hot water at the handwashing sink used by children in care measured 135 degrees Fahrenheit.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“REPEAT Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that 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. Evidence: In the bathroom, the soap on the sink contained a label that stated "Keep out of reach of children" and" warning".”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside shall be clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the bathroom, there was a toilet paper dispenser broken with two protruding nails.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“REPEAT Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that 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. Evidence: In the bathroom, the soap on the sink contained a label that stated "Keep out of reach of children" and" warning".”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside shall be clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the bathroom, there was a toilet paper dispenser broken with two protruding nails.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review and interview, the licensee dis not ensure that each staff annually attends the Virginia Department of Education's Annual Health and Safety Update Course. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #4 documented her date of hire as 4.5.2022. Staff #4's record did not have documentation of the Virginia Department of Education's Annual Health and Safety Update Course having been completed after one year of employment. The program director confirms that she has not received documentation of staff #4 completing this training.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that children are served snacks that meet the most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: The children were served small packets of liquid filled fruit candies and fruit juice for snack during the inspection. The candies do not meet the nutritional requirement of any food group required of snacks. Snacks must contain items from 2 nutrition / food groups to meet USDA standards. The snack listed on the posted menu for the day was "cheese strings". The menu was not updated to show a substitution of food for the day.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that 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. Evidence: There were multiple chemicals and cleaning products (2 gallons of bleach, 2 insecticides, clothing detergent) in an unsecured cabinet under the sink in the kitchen where children were observed sitting at a table eating snack. Each of the cleaning products contained a label that stated "Keep out of reach of children" and additional warning statements such as "contact poison control" ingested. There were multiple cleaning products (2 anti-microbial cleaning sprays, 3 pump bottles of hand sanitizer, 10 dispensers of disinfecting wipes) in the cabinet under the sink in the restroom designated for staff. The restroom was not locked and there was no t a childproof device or lock on the cabinet door. The cleaning products and sprays contained warnings to "keep out of reach of children" as well as additional warnings. Staff stated that children are not allowed in these cabinets, but acknowledged that they were accessible to the children.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #4, whose date of employment is documented in her record as 4/5/2022, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that staff #4 had completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course which is required within 90 calendar days of employment. The program director confirmed that staff #4 had not yet completed this training, but was currently working on its completion.”