Bellamy Manor School

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1. The facility did not request a criminal record check from another state for Staff #1. A sex offenders background was requested from either state for Staff #1. Staff #1 has been employed and working with children for approximately 1 month.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. There was less than 6 inches of resilient surface on the playgrounds. Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall. The fall zones on the small and large playgrounds measured to be three feet when each piece of equipment required at least six feet of a fall zone. The umbrella base on one playground is not covered by resilient surface and overlaps into the fall zone of climb and side equipment.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The morning snack served to children consisted of Goldfish crackers only, where the requirement calls for two components from the USDA meal plan.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in safe condition. There 2 holes in the wall behind the toilet in the 2-3 year-old-room within reach of children and large enough for a child’s finger to fit in.”

8VAC20-780-560-P Complaint related: No

“A child with a diagnosed food allergy shall not be served any food identified in the written care plan. On Jun 26, 2024, Child #1 was served animal crackers containing traces of eggs. The allergy care plan states that Child #1 is allergic to eggs.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. There was less than 6 inches of resilient surface on the playgrounds. Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall. The fall zones on the small and large playgrounds measured to be three feet when each piece of equipment required at least six feet of a fall zone. The umbrella base on one playground is not covered by resilient surface and overlaps into the fall zone of climb and side equipment.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The morning snack served to children consisted of Goldfish crackers only, where the requirement calls for two components from the USDA meal plan.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in safe condition. There 2 holes in the wall behind the toilet in the 2-3 year-old-room within reach of children and large enough for a child’s finger to fit in.”

8VAC20-780-560-P Complaint related: No

“A child with a diagnosed food allergy shall not be served any food identified in the written care plan. On Jun 26, 2024, Child #1 was served animal crackers containing traces of eggs. The allergy care plan states that Child #1 is allergic to eggs.”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on review of medication the center failed to ensure that when an authorization for medication expires the parent will be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or renew the authorization or the medication is disposed of. Evidence: 1 - One medication out of more than 12 reviewed, a tube of diaper cream with an authorization which expired on June 6, 2024 that has not been returned to the parent or disposed of as required. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the medication had not been returned or disposed of as required.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that staff submit documentation of negative tuberculosis (TB) screening as required. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 contains a TB screening that is dated August 11, 2023 with a documented date of hire as June 29, 2023. Therefore, the TB screening was not obtained at the time of employment or prior to having contact with children. 2 - The record for Staff #3 contains a TB screening that is dated July 26, 2024 with a documented date of hire as July 25, 2024. Therefore, the TB screening was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. or prior having contact with children. 3 - The record for Staff #4 contains a TB screening that is dated April 10, 2024 with a documented date of hire as March 29, 2024. Therefore, the TB screening was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. or prior having contact with children. 4 - Staff #1 confirmed that the TB test were not obtained within the required frames.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to obtain background check as required. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 contains a fingerprint background check dated July 20, with a documented date of hire as June 29, 2023.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that sworn statement or affirmations are obtained within required time frame. Evidence: 1 - One out of five staff records reviewed contained a sworn statement or affirmation dated after the documented date of hire. a The record of Staff #2 contains a sworn statement or affirmation dated July 10, 2023 with a documented date of hire as June 29, 2023. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the sworn statement was not obtained prior to the documented date of hire.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1 - Three out of nine classrooms viewed had unlocked chemicals. In two out of those three classrooms the unlocked chemicals were located within reach of children in care. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that there were unlocked chemicals in three out of nine classrooms.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each employee submits to pringerpinting prior to employment. Evidence: 1 - The records for Staff #'s 2 - 6 contain documentation of fingerprint background completed after the documented date of employment. a. Staff #2 has a documented date of hire as September 9, 2022 and a fingerprint background check dated September 16, 2022, b. Staff #3 has a documented date of hire as May 17, 2022 and a fingerprint background check dated May 19, 2022, c. Staff #4 has a documented date of hire as March 1, 2022 and a fingerprint background check dated March 4, 2022. d. c. Staff #5 has a documented date of hire as March 1, 2022 and a fingerprint background check dated March 2, 2022. e. c. Staff #6 has a documented date of hire as March 1, 2022 and a fingerprint background check dated March 2, 2022.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff contains all required information. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #5 did not contain documentation of education. a. Staff #5 has a documented date of hire as March 1, 2022. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that there is not any education documented in the record of Staff #5.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 does not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. a. Staff #2 has a documented date of hire as September 9, 2022. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that there are not any tuberculosis screening results in the record of Staff #2.”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on review of medication the center failed to ensure that medications are returned to parents or disposed of properly when medications are not picked up within 14 days. Evidence: There were Epi Pen and Benadryl in the medication locked location for child 1 who left the center's care on June 14, 2022. There was an Epi Pen in the medication locked location for child 2, the authorization expired June, 2022.”

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that tables are sanitized before and after each use. Evidence: In two classrooms staff were observed spraying the tables with a solution and immediately wiping the tables dry. When asked staff reported that the solution was bleach and water. However, the tables were not allowed to air dry as required by definition, for sanitation to be complete.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: In one out of seven classrooms observed there is a dangling electrical cord within reach of children. The cord is from a wall mounted TV and poses a toppling hazard.”