Basics Primary School and Day Care

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: 1. In review of all four staff members records, each staff member did not complete the annual 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. 2. Staff #1, the owner and director, confirmed that all staff members did not have the required completion of annual 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that all employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B every five years thereafter. Evidence: 1. In reviewing staff records, 3 of 4 staff records had expired background checks that expired April 16, 2023. 2. Staff #1, the owner and director, confirmed that 3 of the 4 staff members had expired background checks.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: 1. In review of all four staff members records, each staff member did not complete the annual 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. 2. Staff #1, the owner and director, confirmed that all staff members did not have the required completion of annual 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that all employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B every five years thereafter. Evidence: 1. In reviewing staff records, 3 of 4 staff records had expired background checks that expired April 16, 2023. 2. Staff #1, the owner and director, confirmed that 3 of the 4 staff members had expired background checks.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child enrolled contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain the work phone numbers listed for both the mother and father. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the record for Child #1 did not contact the work phone numbers for both parents.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child enrolled contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain the work phone numbers listed for both the mother and father. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the record for Child #1 did not contact the work phone numbers for both parents.”

8VAC20-780-330-F

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a shady area be provided on playgrounds during the months of June, July, and August. Evidence: 1) There was no observed shaded area on the playground during the inspection. 2) Staff #1 confirmed there is no shade on the playground.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that documentation be maintained of emergency evacuation. Evidence: 1) The last emergency evacuation drill documented was dated 11/21/2021. 2) Staff #1 was unable to locate the recent documentation of the emergency evacuations.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence 1) The fall zone for the slide and the swings on the playground have mulch that is displaced which exposes dirt to the landing areas. 2) Staff #1 confirmed the need for resilient surfacing to the playground.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1 The bathroom shared by both the 3 and 4 year old classroom has a bottle of disinfectant labeled, ?Lysol? and an aerosol can of disinfectant that has a warning labeling stating, ?Keep out of reach of children,? on a shelf not locked to prevent access by children. 2 Staff #1, the Director, confirmed the two cleaning materials were unlocked.”

8VAC20-780-330-F

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a shady area be provided on playgrounds during the months of June, July, and August. Evidence: 1) There was no observed shaded area on the playground during the inspection. 2) Staff #1 confirmed there is no shade on the playground.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that documentation be maintained of emergency evacuation. Evidence: 1) The last emergency evacuation drill documented was dated 11/21/2021. 2) Staff #1 was unable to locate the recent documentation of the emergency evacuations.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence 1) The fall zone for the slide and the swings on the playground have mulch that is displaced which exposes dirt to the landing areas. 2) Staff #1 confirmed the need for resilient surfacing to the playground.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1 The bathroom shared by both the 3 and 4 year old classroom has a bottle of disinfectant labeled, ?Lysol? and an aerosol can of disinfectant that has a warning labeling stating, ?Keep out of reach of children,? on a shelf not locked to prevent access by children. 2 Staff #1, the Director, confirmed the two cleaning materials were unlocked.”