Brilliant Minds Learning Center

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The center's last annual health inspection was dated 09/16/22 on the health department website. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 11/19/21) the last dated tuberculosis screening or testing was dated 12/29/21. Interview with staff confirmed that documentation available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on review of records and interview, in 1 of 5 children's records the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of the immunization before the child can attend the center. Evidence: In Child#1's record (start date: 12/13/23) there was no documentation of the immunizations found for review. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation was not available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure to maintain documentation of shelter in place and locked down drills as required. Evidence: Interview with staff confirmed the documentation for implementation of the shelter in place and locked down drills were not available for review during the inspection.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of 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: In Staff#3's record (date of hire: 12/11/23), there was no documentation of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from the state of New York. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation for an out of state search was not available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The center's last annual health inspection was dated 09/16/22 on the health department website. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 11/19/21) the last dated tuberculosis screening or testing was dated 12/29/21. Interview with staff confirmed that documentation available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on review of records and interview, in 1 of 5 children's records the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of the immunization before the child can attend the center. Evidence: In Child#1's record (start date: 12/13/23) there was no documentation of the immunizations found for review. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation was not available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure to maintain documentation of shelter in place and locked down drills as required. Evidence: Interview with staff confirmed the documentation for implementation of the shelter in place and locked down drills were not available for review during the inspection.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of 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: In Staff#3's record (date of hire: 12/11/23), there was no documentation of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from the state of New York. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation for an out of state search was not available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-430-A

“Based on observations and photographs, the center did not ensure all furnishings, equipment, and materials are appropriate for the child using it. Evidence: 1. There were observation of infant walkers being used at the center 2. Photograph of the two infant walkers observed at the center during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure each child enrolled records contain all information. Evidence: In Child#2's record (start date: 05/23/23) there two emergency contacts listed addresses were incomplete. In Child#4's record (start date: 07/17/2023), there were no emergency contacts listed for review. Interview with staff confirmed information available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure compliance of staff to children ratios whenever children are in care. Evidence: 1. There was observations of the outdoor playground area with two staff present supervising 11 children with the youngest child being 5 months. 2. In the Infant room, there were 6 children (youngest 4 months) present being supervised by one staff during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and photographs, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The center's kitchen safety gate was observed opened and the cabinet under the sink containing multiple disinfectant cleaners, glass cleaners, dish detergent, and repellent with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "caution". 2. Photographs of observations at the center during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all staff record information. Evidence:1. In Staff #2's record, there was no documentation found for a signature of person making calls for references. 2. In Staff#3's record (date of hire: 11/15/22), there was no documentation of dates of contact for references. 3. In Staff#4's record (date of hire 05/03/23), there was no documentation found for a signature of person making calls for references.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days. Evidence: In Staff#1's (date of hire: 09/13/22) and Staff#2's (date of hire: 11/15/22) records, there was no current certificate of CPR training found Interview with staff confirmed this information was not available during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure a current certification in first aid within 90 days. Evidence: In Staff#1's (date of hire: 09/13/22) and Staff#2's (date of hire: 11/15/22) records, there was no current certificate in first aid training found Interview with staff confirmed this information was not available during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain documentation of practiced emergency drills. Evidence: In review of the emergency drills log, there was no documentation found for two shelter in places and lockdown drills. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation was not available during the inspection.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a search of an out of state child abuse and neglect registry. Evidence: In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 09/13/22), there was no results of an out of state central registry found. Interview with staff confirmed the search results not being available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure children's hands shall be washed after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Evidence: During the inspection on March 3, 2023, there was observation of Staff#1 diapering a child in the restroom on the diapering area and Child#1's hands were not washed after diapering.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days. Evidence: In Staff#1's (date of hire: 09/13/22) and Staff#2's (date of hire: 11/15/22) records, there was no current certificate of CPR training found Interview with staff confirmed this information was not available during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure a current certification in first aid within 90 days. Evidence: In Staff#1's (date of hire: 09/13/22) and Staff#2's (date of hire: 11/15/22) records, there was no current certificate in first aid training found Interview with staff confirmed this information was not available during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain documentation of practiced emergency drills. Evidence: In review of the emergency drills log, there was no documentation found for two shelter in places and lockdown drills. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation was not available during the inspection.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a search of an out of state child abuse and neglect registry. Evidence: In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 09/13/22), there was no results of an out of state central registry found. Interview with staff confirmed the search results not being available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure children's hands shall be washed after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Evidence: During the inspection on March 3, 2023, there was observation of Staff#1 diapering a child in the restroom on the diapering area and Child#1's hands were not washed after diapering.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: In the Infant room, there was a bottle of multi-surface cleaner and hand sanitizer observed on the shelves unlocked with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "warning".”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days. Evidence: In Staff#3's record (date of hire 07/06/22), the TB screening provided for inspection was dated 05/07/22. Interview with staff confirmed the most recent TB screening available for review.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on review of staff record, the center did not ensure to obtain Office of Background investigation (OBI) determination letter results prior to employment of staff. Evidence: 1. In Staff#1's record (date of hire:3/11/22),there was no documentation of an OBI determination letter available for review during this inspection. 2. In Staff#3's record (date of hire: 3/12/22), there was no documentation of an OBI determination letter available for review during this inspection.”

22VAC40-185-370-5

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure to provide awake infants not playing on the floor or ground a change in play space at least every 30 minutes or more often as determined by the individuals infant's needs. Evidence: During the inspection on May 5, 2022, Staff#1 was supervising children the infant room, and Child#2 (DOB:6/17/21) was awake in the crib from approximately 1:16 pm until approximately 2:06 pm.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed sworn state- ment or affirmation for all employees or volunteers of a licensed or registered child day program. Evidence: In Staff#1's record (date of hire:3/11/22), there was no documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation found.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 3/11/22), there was no central registry findings available for review during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children's records, the center did not ensure 2 of 3 records obtain all information for each child's record. Evidence: In Child#2's record, the addresses provided for two emergency contacts were incomplete and there was no documentation found for proof of identity and age.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure 2 of 3 records obtain all information for staff records. Evidence: 1. In Staff#1's record (date of hire:3/11/22) there was no documentation of name, address, emergency contact and there was no documentation for two or more references available for review for this inspection. 2. In Staff #2's record (date of hire:1/20/22) there was documentation for one reference for review during inspection.”

8VAC20-780-190-A

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a program director meeting the following qualifications. Evidence: Interview with staff confirmed the center currently does not have a program director and has been without a director for one month.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on documentation review, the center did not ensure staff shall complete timeframe for orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children. Evidence: There was no documentation of orientation completion provided for review for Staff#1 (date of hire: 3/11/22) during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, interview, and photographs, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: During the inspection on May 5, 2022, the following areas were observed in the center containing hazardous substances with the labels, "keep out of reach of children", "flammable", and "Warning": 1. The center's classroom area and bathroom there were disinfectant spray, multi-purpose cleaners, and sanitizers observed on top of shelves. Interview with staff confirmed these hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place for staff's convenience for cleaning purposes. 2. The center's kitchen area was observed with the safety gate unlocked and the unlocked cabinet under the sink contained a cleaning product. 3. Photographs taken on May 5, 2022 of the center's areas observed by the inspector where hazardous substance were not kept in a locked place.”

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the center did not ensure pillows and filled comforters were not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: During the inspection on May 5, 2022, Child#1 (DOB:12/05/21 ) was observed crying with a boppy pillow under their neck and shoulders in the crib. Interview with Staff#1 confirmed use of boppy pillow while infants are in their assigned cribs.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure children's hands washed after toileting. Evidence: During the inspection on May 5, 2022, Staff#2 was observed completing diapering of child in the restroom area and the child's hands were not washed. Interview with Staff#2 con- firmed the child's hands not being washed after diapering.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was observation of an over the counter bottle of cold medication inside a plastic bag with an oral syringe on top of the children's cubby accessible to children in care. 2. Interview with staff confirmed the medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 3. Photographs taken by inspector on May 5, 2022 of the visible cold medication observed at the center during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to prepared infant formula is dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: During the inspection on May 5, 2022, there was an infant bottle prepared for a child in care without the date and label with the child's name on it. Interview with staff confirmed the bottle not being labeled with the date and child's name.”

8VAC20-780-440-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all children in care are provided cots, rest mats or beds. Evidence: During the inspection on 05/05/2022, there were four children observed napping on the floor with a nap pad. Interview with staff confirmed the use of the nap pads for napping for the children in care.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on review of staff record, the center did not ensure to obtain Office of Background investigation (OBI) determination letter results prior to employment of staff. Evidence: 1. In Staff#1's record (date of hire:3/11/22),there was no documentation of an OBI determination letter available for review during this inspection. 2. In Staff#3's record (date of hire: 3/12/22), there was no documentation of an OBI determination letter available for review during this inspection.”

22VAC40-185-370-5

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure to provide awake infants not playing on the floor or ground a change in play space at least every 30 minutes or more often as determined by the individuals infant's needs. Evidence: During the inspection on May 5, 2022, Staff#1 was supervising children the infant room, and Child#2 (DOB:6/17/21) was awake in the crib from approximately 1:16 pm until approximately 2:06 pm.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed sworn state- ment or affirmation for all employees or volunteers of a licensed or registered child day program. Evidence: In Staff#1's record (date of hire:3/11/22), there was no documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation found.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 3/11/22), there was no central registry findings available for review during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children's records, the center did not ensure 2 of 3 records obtain all information for each child's record. Evidence: In Child#2's record, the addresses provided for two emergency contacts were incomplete and there was no documentation found for proof of identity and age.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure 2 of 3 records obtain all information for staff records. Evidence: 1. In Staff#1's record (date of hire:3/11/22) there was no documentation of name, address, emergency contact and there was no documentation for two or more references available for review for this inspection. 2. In Staff #2's record (date of hire:1/20/22) there was documentation for one reference for review during inspection.”

8VAC20-780-190-A

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a program director meeting the following qualifications. Evidence: Interview with staff confirmed the center currently does not have a program director and has been without a director for one month.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on documentation review, the center did not ensure staff shall complete timeframe for orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children. Evidence: There was no documentation of orientation completion provided for review for Staff#1 (date of hire: 3/11/22) during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, interview, and photographs, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: During the inspection on May 5, 2022, the following areas were observed in the center containing hazardous substances with the labels, "keep out of reach of children", "flammable", and "Warning": 1. The center's classroom area and bathroom there were disinfectant spray, multi-purpose cleaners, and sanitizers observed on top of shelves. Interview with staff confirmed these hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place for staff's convenience for cleaning purposes. 2. The center's kitchen area was observed with the safety gate unlocked and the unlocked cabinet under the sink contained a cleaning product. 3. Photographs taken on May 5, 2022 of the center's areas observed by the inspector where hazardous substance were not kept in a locked place.”

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the center did not ensure pillows and filled comforters were not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: During the inspection on May 5, 2022, Child#1 (DOB:12/05/21 ) was observed crying with a boppy pillow under their neck and shoulders in the crib. Interview with Staff#1 confirmed use of boppy pillow while infants are in their assigned cribs.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure children's hands washed after toileting. Evidence: During the inspection on May 5, 2022, Staff#2 was observed completing diapering of child in the restroom area and the child's hands were not washed. Interview with Staff#2 con- firmed the child's hands not being washed after diapering.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was observation of an over the counter bottle of cold medication inside a plastic bag with an oral syringe on top of the children's cubby accessible to children in care. 2. Interview with staff confirmed the medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 3. Photographs taken by inspector on May 5, 2022 of the visible cold medication observed at the center during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to prepared infant formula is dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: During the inspection on May 5, 2022, there was an infant bottle prepared for a child in care without the date and label with the child's name on it. Interview with staff confirmed the bottle not being labeled with the date and child's name.”

8VAC20-780-440-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all children in care are provided cots, rest mats or beds. Evidence: During the inspection on 05/05/2022, there were four children observed napping on the floor with a nap pad. Interview with staff confirmed the use of the nap pads for napping for the children in care.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain physical examination documentation within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: In Child#1's record (start date 1/10/22), there was no documentation of a physical examination found for review. Interview with staff confirmed that documentation for physical was not available during this inspection.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on review of children's record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of immunization of all children before the child can attend the center. Evidence: In Child#1's record (start date: 1/10/22), there was no documentation of immunization found. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation for immunization was not available for review during the inspection.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of an out of state criminal history record information check, sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry in which the individual has resides in the preceding five years. Evidence: In Staff#1's record (date of hire: 12/21/22), there were no results of required out of state background checks found for review during the inspection. Interview with staff confirmed the results of background checks were not available for review at this time.”