Bountiful Blessings Day Care Center

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a green cabinet with a broken door and a frayed rug in the 2 year old room. 2. In the 3-4 yr old room there was a play washer and dryer that was not anchored and rocked when touched. 3. In the infant room there was a frayed rug and a shelf with peeling rough edges. 4. Staff confirmed these areas were in need of repair.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center could not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The fire inspection available was dated 5/10/2022. 2. Staff confirmed this was the most recent fire inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each employee does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1(hired 5/8/23) did not contain results of the central registry search. 2. Staff confirmed these results were not available during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a green cabinet with a broken door and a frayed rug in the 2 year old room. 2. In the 3-4 yr old room there was a play washer and dryer that was not anchored and rocked when touched. 3. In the infant room there was a frayed rug and a shelf with peeling rough edges. 4. Staff confirmed these areas were in need of repair.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center could not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The fire inspection available was dated 5/10/2022. 2. Staff confirmed this was the most recent fire inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each employee does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1(hired 5/8/23) did not contain results of the central registry search. 2. Staff confirmed these results were not available during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation it was determined that the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the restrooms utilized by the children in care there was exposed rust and peeling paint on the partitions. 2. There was a broken door handle on the entrance to the PreK classroom. 3. The carpets in the toddler and PreK classrooms were frayed.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1(dob 4/30/21) and child #2(dob 6/9/21) did not contain documentation of updated immunizations. 2. Staff confirmed that there were no updated immunization records available during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation it was determined that the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the restrooms utilized by the children in care there was exposed rust and peeling paint on the partitions. 2. There was a broken door handle on the entrance to the PreK classroom. 3. The carpets in the toddler and PreK classrooms were frayed.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1(dob 4/30/21) and child #2(dob 6/9/21) did not contain documentation of updated immunizations. 2. Staff confirmed that there were no updated immunization records available during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was broken plaster along the back wall in the 3-5 year old class. 2. There was peeling paint in the 2 year old class. 3. There was exposed rust on the partitions in the bathrooms used by the children in care.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined that the center did not ensure that all 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: The staff lounge was unlocked and had several cleaning chemicals under the sink.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was broken plaster along the back wall in the 3-5 year old class. 2. There was peeling paint in the 2 year old class. 3. There was exposed rust on the partitions in the bathrooms used by the children in care.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined that the center did not ensure that all 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: The staff lounge was unlocked and had several cleaning chemicals under the sink.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom the following potential hazards were observed: -1/4" gap between the wall and the electrical outlet plate cover x 2. -kitchen play set that was unstable and rocked when pushed 2. In the 3-4 year old classroom the following potential hazards were observed: -1/4" gap between the the wall and the light switch plate cover on the wall by the cafe entrance -the kitchen and laundry play equipment were unstable and rocked when pushed -the entrance to the cafe and kitchen were open and therefore left 4- sharp kitchen knives ranging in length of 2-8" and large garbage bags accessible -1" hole in the drywall and peeling drywall at child height 3. In the 2 year old classroom the following potential hazards were observed: -the play kitchen and shelves were unstable and rocked when pushed -peeling paint and drywall at child height”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that the written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance contained a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1, #2, and #3 did not contain a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately. 2. Staff confirmed that this statement was not in the records.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 2/10/20) did not contain the results of out of state results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry. Staff #2 had resided in North Carolina within the last five years. 2. The record for staff #2(hired 2/10/20) did not contain the results of out of state results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry. Staff #2 had resided in North Carolina within the last five years. 2. The record for staff #3(hired 2/10/20) did not contain the results of out of state results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry. Staff #3 had resided in Indiana within the last five years. 3. Staff confirmed that these results were not available during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

“Based on written incident reports, video footage, and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that children under the age of 10 were under sight and sound supervision at all times. Evidence: 1. On 9/8/21 child #1(age 3) was put on the daycare van with their siblings and transported by the daycare staff to a local public school. 2. Daycare staff left child #1 at the public school without daycare staff for approximately 6 hours. 3. On 9/14/21 Child #2(age 4, nonverbal autistic child) left his assigned group, assigned to staff #1 and staff #2. Child #2 exited the building, walked across the parking lot, and then across a four lane main road, where he was stopped by a school crossing guard. 4. Child #2 was out of the sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 20 minutes. 5. Staff #1, 2, & 3 confirmed that they did not not know where child #2 was during this time.”

8VAC20-780-580-C Complaint related: No

“Based on interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a list of the names of the children being transported during transportation. Evidence: Staff confirmed that Child #1's name was not listed as a child to be transported.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on documentation review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children they always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. On 9/8/21 child #1(age 3) was mistakenly put on the daycare van with their siblings and transported by the daycare staff to a local public school and left at the school for approximately 6 hours. A. There was no staff with child #1 during this time to ensure their care and protection. B. The staff at the center stated they did not realize the child was not supposed to be at the school until they were contacted by the parent. 2. On 9/14/21 Child #2(age 4, nonverbal autistic child) left the building unsupervised: A. they were intercepted by a school crossing guard while crossing a main four lane road B. staff #2 stated a man was observed knocking on the entrance to the center and asked "are you missing a child"”

8VAC20-780-580-L Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and record review it was determined the center did not ensure they had parental permission before transporting all children. Evidence: 1. On 9/8/21 child #1 was transported by the daycare staff in the van to a public school. There was no documentation of parental permission for child #1 to be transported in their record. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no transportation agreement for child #1.”

8VAC20-780-80-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation, record review, and interview it was determined the center did not inform the commissioners representative as soon as practicable but not to exceed one working day of the circumstances surrounding a missing child when local authorities have been contacted for help. Evidence: 1. Child #2 was missing for approximately 20 minutes on 9/14/21. The local police were contacted. The commissioners representative was not notified by the center. 2. Inspector was notified on 9/16/21 by a referring community agency.”