Carousel Child Development Center

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed Sworn Statement prior to employment. The sworn statement for Staff #6 was completed one day after beginning employment.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“The center shall ensure that cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Cribs when being used by infants shall have a bottom cover. Child #7, 12 months old, was asleep in a crib with an unzipped sleep sack and a blanket.”

8VAC20-780-440-H

“When using cribs, the center shall ensure there is no more than one inch between the mattress and the crib. Child #6, 8 months old, was asleep in a crib with the mattress propped up approximately 3-4 inches.”

8VAC20-780-520-D

“The center shall ensure that insect repellent is inaccessible to children. Classroom # 2 contained a bottle of insect repellent on top of a low children’s shelf by the back playground door.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“The center is required to document orientation training for staff members that includes the required components. The documentation of orientation was not complete for Staff #3 and did not include the name or date of the training.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not have documentation of conducting a lockdown procedure.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Repeat Violation The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. Six out of seven classrooms did not have an allergy list. One classroom had an allergy list that was not current.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The center shall ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing is used. The diaper changing pad in Classroom #2 had a rip in it, causing it to not be a nonabsorbent surface.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB screening for Staff #1 was dated over 1 year prior to the date of employment and has been employed over 3 months.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“The center shall ensure that over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Classroom #2 contained one diaper ointment that expired over 7 months ago.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. -Classroom #3 contained chipping paint on the door to the playground. -Classroom #4, #5, #6, and #7 contained rust around the bottom of the window next to the back door to the playground. -Classroom #6 contained cracked and chipping wood along the bottom of the interior classroom door.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Repeat Violation Harmful agents shall be kept inaccessible to children. Classroom #4 had shaving cream labeled ?keep out of reach of children? in an unlocked bottom filing cabinet drawer.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“The center shall ensure that cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Cribs when being used by infants shall have a bottom cover. Child #7, 12 months old, was asleep in a crib with an unzipped sleep sack and a blanket.”

8VAC20-780-440-H

“When using cribs, the center shall ensure there is no more than one inch between the mattress and the crib. Child #6, 8 months old, was asleep in a crib with the mattress propped up approximately 3-4 inches.”

8VAC20-780-520-D

“The center shall ensure that insect repellent is inaccessible to children. Classroom # 2 contained a bottle of insect repellent on top of a low children’s shelf by the back playground door.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“The center is required to document orientation training for staff members that includes the required components. The documentation of orientation was not complete for Staff #3 and did not include the name or date of the training.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not have documentation of conducting a lockdown procedure.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Repeat Violation The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. Six out of seven classrooms did not have an allergy list. One classroom had an allergy list that was not current.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The center shall ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing is used. The diaper changing pad in Classroom #2 had a rip in it, causing it to not be a nonabsorbent surface.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The TB screening for Staff #1 was dated over 1 year prior to the date of employment and has been employed over 3 months.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“The center shall ensure that over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Classroom #2 contained one diaper ointment that expired over 7 months ago.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. -Classroom #3 contained chipping paint on the door to the playground. -Classroom #4, #5, #6, and #7 contained rust around the bottom of the window next to the back door to the playground. -Classroom #6 contained cracked and chipping wood along the bottom of the interior classroom door.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Repeat Violation Harmful agents shall be kept inaccessible to children. Classroom #4 had shaving cream labeled ?keep out of reach of children? in an unlocked bottom filing cabinet drawer.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure resilient surfacing complied with minimum safety standards. Evidence: The mulch on the playground was minimal and not sufficient to create resilient surfacing under fall zones.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: -An area of peeling paint and splintering wood was located outside on the children’s climbing structure. -There was a broken plastic table leaning against the wall on the playground. - The caterpillar tunnel on the playground had broken feet, causing sharp edges.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation and record review, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care for each group of children. Evidence: The teachers confirmed there were 12 children present in the Red Cardinals classroom, but only 11 children were signed in on their attendance records.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that harmful agents were not stored in areas accessible to children. Evidence: A lotion labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was on the sink area in the Green Frogs room.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure the requirements were met for diaper ointments. Evidence: -The diaper ointments for Child #5 and Child #6 in the Tiger classroom did not have written parent authorizations. -One diaper ointment in the Teddy Bear classroom was not labeled with the child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure each child’s record contained the required information. Evidence: -The addresses were missing for both emergency contacts for Child #3. -Documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age was missing for Child #3.”

8VAC20-780-440-C

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure sleeping equipment when stacked shall not be permitted. Evidence: There were three mattresses stacked in a crib for the infant to sleep on.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions were kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The allergy list was posted in each classroom and in the office without a cover sheet.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all background check components were completed as required every five years. Evidence: The date of the sworn statement or affirmation for Staff #4 (date of hire 11/27/2006) was dated 8/31/2018.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: The power strips located in the Tigers, Ducks, and Cardinal rooms did not have protective covers.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula was dated. Evidence: The bottles for Child #7 and Child #8 in the Infant classroom did not have the date.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure resilient surfacing complied with minimum safety standards. Evidence: The mulch on the playground was minimal and not sufficient to create resilient surfacing under fall zones.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: -An area of peeling paint and splintering wood was located outside on the children’s climbing structure. -There was a broken plastic table leaning against the wall on the playground. - The caterpillar tunnel on the playground had broken feet, causing sharp edges.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation and record review, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care for each group of children. Evidence: The teachers confirmed there were 12 children present in the Red Cardinals classroom, but only 11 children were signed in on their attendance records.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that harmful agents were not stored in areas accessible to children. Evidence: A lotion labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was on the sink area in the Green Frogs room.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure the requirements were met for diaper ointments. Evidence: -The diaper ointments for Child #5 and Child #6 in the Tiger classroom did not have written parent authorizations. -One diaper ointment in the Teddy Bear classroom was not labeled with the child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure each child’s record contained the required information. Evidence: -The addresses were missing for both emergency contacts for Child #3. -Documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age was missing for Child #3.”

8VAC20-780-440-C

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure sleeping equipment when stacked shall not be permitted. Evidence: There were three mattresses stacked in a crib for the infant to sleep on.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions were kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The allergy list was posted in each classroom and in the office without a cover sheet.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all background check components were completed as required every five years. Evidence: The date of the sworn statement or affirmation for Staff #4 (date of hire 11/27/2006) was dated 8/31/2018.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: The power strips located in the Tigers, Ducks, and Cardinal rooms did not have protective covers.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula was dated. Evidence: The bottles for Child #7 and Child #8 in the Infant classroom did not have the date.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on the inspection of the physical plant, the center failed to keep the space in an operable condition. Evidence: During the inspection a cracked window in the yellow ducks room, next to the door was found as well as a leaking toilet in the boys bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Based on the review of medications and authorization forms, the center does not have a current authorization for one medication on site. Evidence: An Epi-pen was in the medication box and will expire in September of 2023. The center could locate a medication authorization that expired in August of 2022. No current authorization could be located.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on the inspection of the physical plant, the center failed to keep the space in an operable condition. Evidence: During the inspection a cracked window in the yellow ducks room, next to the door was found as well as a leaking toilet in the boys bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Based on the review of medications and authorization forms, the center does not have a current authorization for one medication on site. Evidence: An Epi-pen was in the medication box and will expire in September of 2023. The center could locate a medication authorization that expired in August of 2022. No current authorization could be located.”