Blue Ribbon Results Academy, Dumfries Campus

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on interview and a review of 7 staff files, it was determined that the center failed to provide orientation training or failed to provide all of the components of orientation to staff prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: There was no orientation training on file for staff # 1 ( hired 8/21/23) and staff #2 ( hired 7/11/23). The orientation provided to staff # 3 ( hired 6/20/23), #4 ( hired 7/14/23), #5 ( hired 6/23/22) and #6 ( hired 6/23/22) were missing the following components: * emergency preparedness and response planning such as violence at a child day facility ; * Use of safe sleep practices; * Prevention of abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with distraught children; *Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions; and * Prevention and control of disease.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Repeat Violation: Based on interview and a review of recordkeeping, it was determined that there was no documentation to show that the center implemented a monthly practice evacuation drill for July 2023.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Repeat violation: Based on observation, it was determined that the playground and its equipment did not maintain adequate fall zones or have a sufficient amount of resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. There were 3 spring rockers on the playground situated next to one another. The middle rocker was within 2'3" of the left rocker and was within 2"6" of the right rocker. All three rockers require at least 6 feet of fall zone. 2. The pole to the awning was within 2'6" of a see saw. The see saw requires at least 6 feet of fall zone. 3. There was one inch of resilient surfacing ( mulch) one foot in front of the end of the red slide. This slide requires at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing ( mulch).”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on interview and a review of 7 staff files, it was determined that the center failed to provide orientation training or failed to provide all of the components of orientation to staff prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: There was no orientation training on file for staff # 1 ( hired 8/21/23) and staff #2 ( hired 7/11/23). The orientation provided to staff # 3 ( hired 6/20/23), #4 ( hired 7/14/23), #5 ( hired 6/23/22) and #6 ( hired 6/23/22) were missing the following components: * emergency preparedness and response planning such as violence at a child day facility ; * Use of safe sleep practices; * Prevention of abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with distraught children; *Prevention and response to emergencies due to food and other allergic reactions; and * Prevention and control of disease.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Repeat Violation: Based on interview and a review of recordkeeping, it was determined that there was no documentation to show that the center implemented a monthly practice evacuation drill for July 2023.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Repeat violation: Based on observation, it was determined that the playground and its equipment did not maintain adequate fall zones or have a sufficient amount of resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. There were 3 spring rockers on the playground situated next to one another. The middle rocker was within 2'3" of the left rocker and was within 2"6" of the right rocker. All three rockers require at least 6 feet of fall zone. 2. The pole to the awning was within 2'6" of a see saw. The see saw requires at least 6 feet of fall zone. 3. There was one inch of resilient surfacing ( mulch) one foot in front of the end of the red slide. This slide requires at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing ( mulch).”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview, it was determined that he center is not implementing a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: There was no escape drill conducted for January 2023.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center is not maintaining the 1:10 ratio as required for children 3 years up to school age. Evidence: When the LI walked into the 4/5 year old classroom there were 12 children with 2 staff. Less than a minute later, staff D left the classroom, leaving the 1 staff alone with 12 children for several minutes.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center is not maintain the 1:8 ratio for children two years of age. Evidence: When Staff A left the classroom with one child to open the front door for a parent and the Licensing Inspector, this left staff B alone in the classroom with 11 children, who ranged in ages from 2 to 3 years.”

8VAC20-780-340-C

“Based on interview, it was determined that the is not at least two caregivers/staff onsite when one or more children are present. Evidence: Interviews revealed that from 6:30 am to 7 am, staff A is alone with one preschooler until a second staff arrives at 7 am.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that the surfacing on the playground is no longer resilient. Evidence: The mulch surrounding the play equipment on the playground is compacted and has degraded to soil. Soil is not an acceptable resilient surface.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked to prevent access by children. Evidence: The LI observed a container of fish tank water conditioner on a shelf above the fish tank and in reach of children in the 2/3 year old classroom. The container of conditioner stated to keep out of reach of children and if swallowed to contact poison control.”

8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a

“Based on observation, interview and a review of recordkeeping, it was determined that a staff who is functioning as a lead teacher, does have the required 24 hours of lead teacher training within one month after assuming the lead teacher role. Evidence: Staff C did not have the 24 hours of lead teacher training within one month of assuming their duties. Staff C was hired as a lead teacher on 6/12/22.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on a review of recordkeeping, observation and interview it was determined that there was no written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each children in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed 12 children present in the 2/3 year old classroom, however only 9 were listed on the attendance. 2. The LI observed 12 children in the 4/5 year old classroom, however only 7 children were listed on the attendance.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on obaervation, a review of recordkeeping and interviews, it was determined that the center did not maintain, in a way accessible to all staff , a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1. Child A has a diagnosed allergy to shrimp, there was no list in any classroom or area of the center identifying this child's allergy. 2. Child B has an allergy to egg and a lactose intolerance. There was no written list in any classroom or area of the center identifying egg as an allergy and lactose as an dietary restriction for this child.”

8VAC20-780-40-L

“Based on a review of record keeping and interviews, it was determined that the center failed to inform all staff who work with children with allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1. Child A has a shrimp allergy however the center did not inform the staff of this allergy. 2. Child B has an allergy to egg and is lactose intolerant, the staff failed to inform the staff of this allergy and dietary restriction.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of five staff files and interview with the director and administrative staff, it was determined that two staff did not have all of the required out of state background checks. Evidence: 1. Staff B was hired on 8/23/21, and has lived in California, South Carolina and Georgia in the last five years, The center has not obtained the out of state criminal history search from the three states prior to the first day of employment. The center also failed to obtain the out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment for each of the three states. 2. Staff D was hired on 10/11/22, and has lived in California in the last five years. The center has failed to obtain the out of state criminal history search for California prior to the first day of employment. The center also failed to obtain the out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interviews, it was determined that there was no written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. Child A has a diagnosed food allergy to peanuts and shrimp. There was no allergy care plan on file for either allergy. 2. Child B has a diagnosed food allergy to egg and apple. There was no allergy care plan on file for either allergy”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview, it was determined that he center is not implementing a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: There was no escape drill conducted for January 2023.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center is not maintaining the 1:10 ratio as required for children 3 years up to school age. Evidence: When the LI walked into the 4/5 year old classroom there were 12 children with 2 staff. Less than a minute later, staff D left the classroom, leaving the 1 staff alone with 12 children for several minutes.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center is not maintain the 1:8 ratio for children two years of age. Evidence: When Staff A left the classroom with one child to open the front door for a parent and the Licensing Inspector, this left staff B alone in the classroom with 11 children, who ranged in ages from 2 to 3 years.”

8VAC20-780-340-C

“Based on interview, it was determined that the is not at least two caregivers/staff onsite when one or more children are present. Evidence: Interviews revealed that from 6:30 am to 7 am, staff A is alone with one preschooler until a second staff arrives at 7 am.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that the surfacing on the playground is no longer resilient. Evidence: The mulch surrounding the play equipment on the playground is compacted and has degraded to soil. Soil is not an acceptable resilient surface.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked to prevent access by children. Evidence: The LI observed a container of fish tank water conditioner on a shelf above the fish tank and in reach of children in the 2/3 year old classroom. The container of conditioner stated to keep out of reach of children and if swallowed to contact poison control.”

8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a

“Based on observation, interview and a review of recordkeeping, it was determined that a staff who is functioning as a lead teacher, does have the required 24 hours of lead teacher training within one month after assuming the lead teacher role. Evidence: Staff C did not have the 24 hours of lead teacher training within one month of assuming their duties. Staff C was hired as a lead teacher on 6/12/22.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on a review of recordkeeping, observation and interview it was determined that there was no written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival of each children in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed 12 children present in the 2/3 year old classroom, however only 9 were listed on the attendance. 2. The LI observed 12 children in the 4/5 year old classroom, however only 7 children were listed on the attendance.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on obaervation, a review of recordkeeping and interviews, it was determined that the center did not maintain, in a way accessible to all staff , a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1. Child A has a diagnosed allergy to shrimp, there was no list in any classroom or area of the center identifying this child's allergy. 2. Child B has an allergy to egg and a lactose intolerance. There was no written list in any classroom or area of the center identifying egg as an allergy and lactose as an dietary restriction for this child.”

8VAC20-780-40-L

“Based on a review of record keeping and interviews, it was determined that the center failed to inform all staff who work with children with allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1. Child A has a shrimp allergy however the center did not inform the staff of this allergy. 2. Child B has an allergy to egg and is lactose intolerant, the staff failed to inform the staff of this allergy and dietary restriction.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of five staff files and interview with the director and administrative staff, it was determined that two staff did not have all of the required out of state background checks. Evidence: 1. Staff B was hired on 8/23/21, and has lived in California, South Carolina and Georgia in the last five years, The center has not obtained the out of state criminal history search from the three states prior to the first day of employment. The center also failed to obtain the out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment for each of the three states. 2. Staff D was hired on 10/11/22, and has lived in California in the last five years. The center has failed to obtain the out of state criminal history search for California prior to the first day of employment. The center also failed to obtain the out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the 30th day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interviews, it was determined that there was no written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. Child A has a diagnosed food allergy to peanuts and shrimp. There was no allergy care plan on file for either allergy. 2. Child B has a diagnosed food allergy to egg and apple. There was no allergy care plan on file for either allergy”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed an unlocked closet in the cafe lunch room that contained glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner, bleach and sanitizing spray.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that there was no written attendance record that documented the arrival and departure of children in care in the 2/3 year old classroom. There were 9 children present.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that staff did not have sworn disclosure statements on file at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff C was hired on 8/23/21 and did not have a sworn disclosure statement on file.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a review of 7 staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that all staff did not have fingerprint background checks on file prior to employment. Evidence: There were no fingerprint background checks on file for staff A ( hired 3/30/22), staff B ( hired 1/8/22), and Staff E ( hired 6/23/22).”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that three staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A ( hired 3/30/22), staff B (hired 1/8/22) and staff C ( hired 8/23/21) did not have a central registry findings on file.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed an unlocked closet in the cafe lunch room that contained glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner, bleach and sanitizing spray.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that there was no written attendance record that documented the arrival and departure of children in care in the 2/3 year old classroom. There were 9 children present.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that staff did not have sworn disclosure statements on file at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff C was hired on 8/23/21 and did not have a sworn disclosure statement on file.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a review of 7 staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that all staff did not have fingerprint background checks on file prior to employment. Evidence: There were no fingerprint background checks on file for staff A ( hired 3/30/22), staff B ( hired 1/8/22), and Staff E ( hired 6/23/22).”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that three staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A ( hired 3/30/22), staff B (hired 1/8/22) and staff C ( hired 8/23/21) did not have a central registry findings on file.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed an unlocked closet in the cafe lunch room that contained glass cleaner, all purpose cleaner, bleach and sanitizing spray.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that there was no written attendance record that documented the arrival and departure of children in care in the 2/3 year old classroom. There were 9 children present.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that staff did not have sworn disclosure statements on file at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff C was hired on 8/23/21 and did not have a sworn disclosure statement on file.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a review of 7 staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that all staff did not have fingerprint background checks on file prior to employment. Evidence: There were no fingerprint background checks on file for staff A ( hired 3/30/22), staff B ( hired 1/8/22), and Staff E ( hired 6/23/22).”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that three staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff A ( hired 3/30/22), staff B (hired 1/8/22) and staff C ( hired 8/23/21) did not have a central registry findings on file.”

8VAC20-780-340-C

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that when the Licensing Inspector arrived at the center, there was only one staff (A) on site supervising 8 napping children. A second staff did not arrive at the center until approximately 10 minutes later.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation, it was determined that sight and sound supervision was not maintained. Evidence: The staff on site (Staff A) left the classroom and came to the front door allowing the Licensing Inspector to enter the facility, consequently the staff left 8 children alone in the classroom napping. The children were out of sight and sound supervision until the staff returned to the classroom approximately one minute later.”

8VAC20-780-340-C

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that when the Licensing Inspector arrived at the center, there was only one staff (A) on site supervising 8 napping children. A second staff did not arrive at the center until approximately 10 minutes later.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation, it was determined that sight and sound supervision was not maintained. Evidence: The staff on site (Staff A) left the classroom and came to the front door allowing the Licensing Inspector to enter the facility, consequently the staff left 8 children alone in the classroom napping. The children were out of sight and sound supervision until the staff returned to the classroom approximately one minute later.”