Annandale Children's Learning Center

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff member. Evidence: 1) Staff #2 (doh: 2/13/2023) had a fingerprint results determination letter on file that was dated 2/21/2023.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The half door leading into the Toddler/Two's classroom was not working properly during the time of the inspection. The door was dragging on the ground, not locking properly, and had peeling paint on the bottom of the door.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on observation, staff did not maintain the required staff to child ratios in the Toddler/Two's room. Evidence: 1. At approximately 10:28am, it was observed that there was 1 staff member in the toddlers/twos (ages 18 months-2 years old) classroom with 8 children, until approximately 10:31am, when a second staff member came into the classroom. The classroom was out of ratio for approximately 3 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-180-B

“Based on observation and staff interview, one staff member who works directly with children was not capable of communicating with emergency personnel. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 2/13/2023) was unable to demonstrate the ability to communicate with emergency personnel, if necessary.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to first day of employment for one staff member. Evidence: 1) Staff #2 (doh: 2/13/2023) had a fingerprint results determination letter on file that was dated 2/21/2023.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The half door leading into the Toddler/Two's classroom was not working properly during the time of the inspection. The door was dragging on the ground, not locking properly, and had peeling paint on the bottom of the door.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on observation, staff did not maintain the required staff to child ratios in the Toddler/Two's room. Evidence: 1. At approximately 10:28am, it was observed that there was 1 staff member in the toddlers/twos (ages 18 months-2 years old) classroom with 8 children, until approximately 10:31am, when a second staff member came into the classroom. The classroom was out of ratio for approximately 3 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-180-B

“Based on observation and staff interview, one staff member who works directly with children was not capable of communicating with emergency personnel. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 2/13/2023) was unable to demonstrate the ability to communicate with emergency personnel, if necessary.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 2 staff members did not submit a negative tuberculosis screening by day 1 of employment or 30 days prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 4/1/2022) had a TB screening dated 5/15/2022 on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The metal gazebo on the playground was observed to be rusted, missing nails, broken in one area, and wobbly. 2. The wooden play structure on the playground was observed to have protruding, loose nails and broken/splintering pieces of wood.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation, the 3 year old class was not within the allotted staff to child ratio. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival to he facility at approximately 12:35pm, it was observed that a staff member was sitting in between the 4's classroom and the 3's classroom. The staff member was facing the children in the 4's classroom and the door was open. The 3's classroom door was closed. The staff member stated that they were watching both classrooms due to the 3's teacher going on their lunch break at 12:00pm. When the licensing inspector entered the 3's classroom, there were 11 children with no staff members to supervise them as they napped. At approximately 12:40pm, the Director came into the 3's classroom to supervise the children until a staff member returned from their lunch break. The classroom was out of ratio for approximately 40 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-570-B

“Based on observation, bottles were used while a child was in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: 1. Child #2 was observed to be drinking a bottle in their crib when the inspector entered the infant classroom.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 2 staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 7/12/2022) had a central registry finding on file that was dated 8/21/2022. 2. Staff #2 (doh: 4/1/2022) had a central registry finding on file that was dated 5/6/2022.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 2 staff members did not submit a negative tuberculosis screening by day 1 of employment or 30 days prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 4/1/2022) had a TB screening dated 5/15/2022 on file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The metal gazebo on the playground was observed to be rusted, missing nails, broken in one area, and wobbly. 2. The wooden play structure on the playground was observed to have protruding, loose nails and broken/splintering pieces of wood.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation, the 3 year old class was not within the allotted staff to child ratio. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival to he facility at approximately 12:35pm, it was observed that a staff member was sitting in between the 4's classroom and the 3's classroom. The staff member was facing the children in the 4's classroom and the door was open. The 3's classroom door was closed. The staff member stated that they were watching both classrooms due to the 3's teacher going on their lunch break at 12:00pm. When the licensing inspector entered the 3's classroom, there were 11 children with no staff members to supervise them as they napped. At approximately 12:40pm, the Director came into the 3's classroom to supervise the children until a staff member returned from their lunch break. The classroom was out of ratio for approximately 40 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-570-B

“Based on observation, bottles were used while a child was in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: 1. Child #2 was observed to be drinking a bottle in their crib when the inspector entered the infant classroom.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 2 staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 7/12/2022) had a central registry finding on file that was dated 8/21/2022. 2. Staff #2 (doh: 4/1/2022) had a central registry finding on file that was dated 5/6/2022.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Peeling and chipped paint was observed in the Preschool classroom (multiple areas on walls by carpet areas), in the Toddler classroom (the black strip underneath the sink cabinet), and in the cafeteria (blue paint on the wall near the cabinets). 2. The cafeteria floors had multiple food stains on the tiles throughout the room.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 of 2 staff members did not have a TB screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 4/4/2022) did not have a tuberculosis screening on file during the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, 1 of 2 staff records did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 4/4/2022) did not have documentation on file of two or more references as to character, reputation, and competency being checked prior to employment. 2. The Director confirmed that they have not checked 2 out of 2 required references for Staff #1 as of the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Peeling and chipped paint was observed in the Preschool classroom (multiple areas on walls by carpet areas), in the Toddler classroom (the black strip underneath the sink cabinet), and in the cafeteria (blue paint on the wall near the cabinets). 2. The cafeteria floors had multiple food stains on the tiles throughout the room.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of staff records, 1 of 2 staff members did not have a TB screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 4/4/2022) did not have a tuberculosis screening on file during the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, 1 of 2 staff records did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 4/4/2022) did not have documentation on file of two or more references as to character, reputation, and competency being checked prior to employment. 2. The Director confirmed that they have not checked 2 out of 2 required references for Staff #1 as of the time of the inspection.”