Building Blocks III Day School

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on interviews and a review of recordkeeping, it was determined that there was no written allergy care plan on file for the diagnosed food allergy to diary for child A.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation: Based on observation, it was determined that the outside area was not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed protruding nails and splintered wood on the fence surrounding the Pre-K playground. The protrusions present laceration hazards.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, interviews and a review of recordkeeping, it was determined that the center failed to maintain a current written list of all children's allergies. Evidence: Child A has a diagnosed food allergy to dairy and the center's allergy, sensitivity, dietary restriction list did not include this allergy.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and measurements, it was determined that the playground equipment on the 3 playgrounds are not maintaining adequate use zones for the play equipment. The standard requires at least 6 feet clearance from all obstacles or barriers and no overlapping use zones between the composite play structures. Evidence: 1. On the PreK playground in the front, there were four composite structures with slides and climbing capabilities. All of these structures required at least 6 feet of clearance from any obstacle and 12 feet of spacing between each composite structure. These four structures were too close to one another by 6 feet and were located between 1'4" to 4'7" from either the building/fence or posts from the pavilion. 2. On the Two's Playground there were three composite structures with slides and climbing capabilities. These three structures were within 1'7" to 4'7" of the fence or the building. 3. On the Infant Playground there was one Kangeroo climber which was within 1.5 feet from the fence.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on a review of injury/accident reports and interview, it was determined that the center is not maintaining a complete record of injuries to children. Evidence: The injury documentation being maintained does not include an area to document * any future action to prevent recurrence of injury; and * the date, time and how parents are notified of injuries.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center was not maintaining a written record of daily attendance that documents arrival and departure of each child. Evidence: The attendance log provided to the Licensing Inspector (LI) in the 2 to 4 year old classroom showed 8 children on the attendance tablet however there were only 6 children present. The paper attendance log provided to the LI in 3/4 year old classroom showed no written record of attendance for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. On Friday there were 8 children present.”

8VAC20-780-180-A

“Based on interviews, it was determined that staff were not capable of communicating effectively orally as applicable to their job responsibilities. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector ( LI) asked staff A, B and C on several occasions the number of children they were currently caring for, the ages of the children, if any of the children had allergies/sensitivities/dietary restrictions and none of the staff were able to communicate with the LI. Staff A was the lead teacher and the only staff present with a group of 6 children, staff B was the lead teacher present with a group of five children and staff C was the assistant to staff B.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on an interview, it was determined that there had not been annual approval from the health department for water supply and sewage disposal system. There was no documentation provided and interviews revealed that the last inspection was completed upon opening the center in 2019.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that two shelter in place drills were practiced every year. Evidence: reviewed emergency drill log and found that there was only 1 shelter in place drill conducted within the past 12 months.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that when food is brough from home it is labeled with the name and date. Evidence: 1) children's food in the infant fridge that was not labeled with a name or a date. 2) observed a child's lunch brought from home was not dated.”

8VAC20-780-520-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that sunscreen was labeled. Evidence: observed in the 3-4 yr old classroom, sunscreen that was not labeled.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) observed an unlocked hall closet with bleach, lysol spray, and cleaning agents accessible to children. 2) observed hand sanitizer on a child's bookshelf accessible to children in the toddler classroom. 3) observed in the 3s classroom: hand sanitizer on a bookshelf accessible to children and lysol spray unlocked in the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean. safe and operable condition. Evidence: observed that the ceiling in the downstairs classroom had water damage from a water leak that created a large mold stain.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that lockdown procedures were practiced once a year. Evidence: reviewed the emergency drill log and found that the facility did not practice a lockdown drill within the past 12 months.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that infant formulas were refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: observed several bottles in the infant refrigerator were not labeled with children's names or dates.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that diaper ointments met the minimum requirements. Evidence: 1) observed in the infant classroom a small box of sample sized diaper ointments that were not labeled with children's names, or listed as facility provided ointments with parental approval. 2) observed in a child's supply box, diaper ointment that was not labeled with their name.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that two shelter in place drills were practiced every year. Evidence: reviewed emergency drill log and found that there was only 1 shelter in place drill conducted within the past 12 months.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that when food is brough from home it is labeled with the name and date. Evidence: 1) children's food in the infant fridge that was not labeled with a name or a date. 2) observed a child's lunch brought from home was not dated.”

8VAC20-780-520-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that sunscreen was labeled. Evidence: observed in the 3-4 yr old classroom, sunscreen that was not labeled.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) observed an unlocked hall closet with bleach, lysol spray, and cleaning agents accessible to children. 2) observed hand sanitizer on a child's bookshelf accessible to children in the toddler classroom. 3) observed in the 3s classroom: hand sanitizer on a bookshelf accessible to children and lysol spray unlocked in the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean. safe and operable condition. Evidence: observed that the ceiling in the downstairs classroom had water damage from a water leak that created a large mold stain.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that lockdown procedures were practiced once a year. Evidence: reviewed the emergency drill log and found that the facility did not practice a lockdown drill within the past 12 months.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that infant formulas were refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: observed several bottles in the infant refrigerator were not labeled with children's names or dates.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that diaper ointments met the minimum requirements. Evidence: 1) observed in the infant classroom a small box of sample sized diaper ointments that were not labeled with children's names, or listed as facility provided ointments with parental approval. 2) observed in a child's supply box, diaper ointment that was not labeled with their name.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each staff member obtained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: reviewed 4 staff records and found that Staff 3 started on 1/3/23 and did not obtain a TB screening until 2/23/23.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that program leaders met one of the listed qualifications Evidence: reviewed 4 staff records and found that staff 1 is used as a program leader, but did not have any documentation showing that they had program leader qualifications and staff 4 did not have translated documentation that they had program leader qualifications, but was utilized as a program leader.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that 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: observed sanitizing wipes accessible to children in "science" classroom and the 3s and 4s classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: observed that staff 1 was in an empty classroom, and a staff 2 was supervising two children. When the front door bell rang, staff 2 left the 2 children unsupervised, to answer the front door, while staff 1 remained in the empty classroom.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that they had disposable towels. Evidence: observed that the facility was using a cloth towel and not disposable towels to clean the diapering surface throughout the day.”

8VAC20-780-510-B

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that prescription medication had parental authorization. Evidence: reviewed 2 children's medications and found that 1 did not have documentation of parental authorization.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the minimum required items for the first aid kit were obtained. Evidence: observed that the first aid kit was missing a first aid manual.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on staff interviews, the facility did not ensure that they maintained a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: identified through staff statements that they did not keep attendance of children's arrival to the facility when they first arrive in the main classroom. Staff did not start recording attendance until the children were separated into their regular classrooms, after the arrival of additional staff.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each staff member obtained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: reviewed 4 staff records and found that Staff 3 started on 1/3/23 and did not obtain a TB screening until 2/23/23.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that program leaders met one of the listed qualifications Evidence: reviewed 4 staff records and found that staff 1 is used as a program leader, but did not have any documentation showing that they had program leader qualifications and staff 4 did not have translated documentation that they had program leader qualifications, but was utilized as a program leader.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that 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: observed sanitizing wipes accessible to children in "science" classroom and the 3s and 4s classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: observed that staff 1 was in an empty classroom, and a staff 2 was supervising two children. When the front door bell rang, staff 2 left the 2 children unsupervised, to answer the front door, while staff 1 remained in the empty classroom.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that they had disposable towels. Evidence: observed that the facility was using a cloth towel and not disposable towels to clean the diapering surface throughout the day.”

8VAC20-780-510-B

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that prescription medication had parental authorization. Evidence: reviewed 2 children's medications and found that 1 did not have documentation of parental authorization.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the minimum required items for the first aid kit were obtained. Evidence: observed that the first aid kit was missing a first aid manual.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on staff interviews, the facility did not ensure that they maintained a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: identified through staff statements that they did not keep attendance of children's arrival to the facility when they first arrive in the main classroom. Staff did not start recording attendance until the children were separated into their regular classrooms, after the arrival of additional staff.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: observed in the infant room refrigerator, none of the infant bottles had dates.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed a large container of hand sanitizer, marked keep out of reach of children, accessible to children on a shelf near the front entrance of the school, where children's coats and personal belongings are kept.”

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that pillows and filled comforters shall not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: observed in the infant classroom, a child, approximately 5 months old, sleeping in a crib, cradled on a round pillow.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records were kept for each staff person and contained the required minimum information. Evidence: 1) reviewed 2 staff records and found that staff 1 and 2 did not have documentation of 2 references completed prior to employment. 2) reviewed 2 staff records and found that staff 1 did not have documentation of completed background checks. The owner stated that the background checks were completed, but had not been filed.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review, the facility did not maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the required information. Evidence: 1) identified through staff interviews that Child 4 did not yet have a record maintained at the facility, but is currently in care. 2) reviewed 3 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of the parent's annual review of the child's emergency contact information.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children under 2 years of age were providing documentation of additional immunizations every 6 months. Evidence: Reviewed 3 children's records and found that Child 1 and Child 2 did not have documentation of updated immunizations every 6 months.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that the staff did not ensure the care, protection and guidance of children. Evidence: Upon arrival at the facility the licensing inspector (LI) observed two children in the 2-3 year old class were observed riding children's push scooters in the center's driveway, used by the facility and 3 other businesses to enter the parking lot. The LI was driving, and had to slow down, and then stop to avoid coming into contact with the children. The children were approximately 8-10 feet from the entrance ramp that led to the main entrance to the facility. A staff member was standing at the top of the ramp, approximately 20-40 feet from the children, calling to the children. No staff were close enough to intervene if the children were to come into contact with an incoming vehicle, or to prevent the children from riding into the street at the end of the driveway.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: observed in the infant room refrigerator, none of the infant bottles had dates.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed a large container of hand sanitizer, marked keep out of reach of children, accessible to children on a shelf near the front entrance of the school, where children's coats and personal belongings are kept.”

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that pillows and filled comforters shall not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: observed in the infant classroom, a child, approximately 5 months old, sleeping in a crib, cradled on a round pillow.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records were kept for each staff person and contained the required minimum information. Evidence: 1) reviewed 2 staff records and found that staff 1 and 2 did not have documentation of 2 references completed prior to employment. 2) reviewed 2 staff records and found that staff 1 did not have documentation of completed background checks. The owner stated that the background checks were completed, but had not been filed.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review, the facility did not maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the required information. Evidence: 1) identified through staff interviews that Child 4 did not yet have a record maintained at the facility, but is currently in care. 2) reviewed 3 children's records and found that Child 3 did not have documentation of the parent's annual review of the child's emergency contact information.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children under 2 years of age were providing documentation of additional immunizations every 6 months. Evidence: Reviewed 3 children's records and found that Child 1 and Child 2 did not have documentation of updated immunizations every 6 months.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that the staff did not ensure the care, protection and guidance of children. Evidence: Upon arrival at the facility the licensing inspector (LI) observed two children in the 2-3 year old class were observed riding children's push scooters in the center's driveway, used by the facility and 3 other businesses to enter the parking lot. The LI was driving, and had to slow down, and then stop to avoid coming into contact with the children. The children were approximately 8-10 feet from the entrance ramp that led to the main entrance to the facility. A staff member was standing at the top of the ramp, approximately 20-40 feet from the children, calling to the children. No staff were close enough to intervene if the children were to come into contact with an incoming vehicle, or to prevent the children from riding into the street at the end of the driveway.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation, the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: based on interviews with the facility owner, they did not have a carbon monoxide detector in the facility.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation, the facility did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: based on interviews with the facility owner, they did not have a carbon monoxide detector in the facility.”