Chester Child Development and Day Care Center

8VAC20-780-410-1

“The licensee failed to ensure roughly handling a child is not forbidden. Staff #1 grabbed child #1, age 3, by the top of the head and turned the child around. The child cried.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Staff #1 grabbed child #1, age 3 years, by the top of the head and turned them around. The child is then observed being sent to their seat crying.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. 1. The center's Behavior Management Policy states: "At Chester Child Development Center we believe in positive discipline. Our staff, teachers and Directors are trained to never use physical punishment for any reason." 2. Staff #1 directed child #1, age 3, to their seat by grabbing the top of the child's head and turning the child around. Child #1 cried.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Staff #1 grabbed child #1, age 3 years, by the top of the head and turned the child around. The child was observed crying.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Staff #3, employed for 16 months, did not have documentation of completing the department's annual health and safety update course in 2024.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 2 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #5 was alone with a group of 8 four year old children and did not have current certification in CPR or first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Staff #3, employed for 16 months, did not have documentation of completing the department's annual health and safety update course in 2024.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 2 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #5 was alone with a group of 8 four year old children and did not have current certification in CPR or first aid.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that employees shall undergo a background check prior to employment and every five years thereafter. . Evidence: The record for staff #3, date of employment 06/15/1988, contained criminal background check results dated 06/21/18. A criminal record check should have been conducted by 06/21/2023.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on records review, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for child #1, date of enrollment 02/28/19, indicated an allergy to milk. There was not a written care plan from a physician.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that employees shall undergo a background check prior to employment and every five years thereafter. . Evidence: The record for staff #3, date of employment 06/15/1988, contained criminal background check results dated 06/21/18. A criminal record check should have been conducted by 06/21/2023.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on records review, the center failed to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for child #1, date of enrollment 02/28/19, indicated an allergy to milk. There was not a written care plan from a physician.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records review, the center failed to maintain documentation that demonstrates that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position in one out of three records reviewed. Evidence: The record for staff #2, date of hire 6/16/11, did not contain documentation of education required by the job position.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on records review, and observation, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The record for staff #3, date of employment 02/28/22, contained an expired cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. Staff #3 was observed working alone in classroom #1 with a group of children.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on records review, and observation, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have current certification in first aid. Evidence: The record for staff #3, contained an expired first aid certification. Staff #3 was observed working alone in classroom #1 with a group of children.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on documentation review, and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Evacuation record indicated that the last drill was conducted on 07/10/22. The Director acknowledged that no drills had been conducted in the months of August, September, October, November, or December.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on documentation review, and interview, the center failed to practice shelter-in-place procedures a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: The drill log indicated that one shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/11/22 and no other shelter in place drills were conducted. The Director acknowledged that only one shelter-in-place drill had been conducted for the year.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records review, the center failed to maintain documentation that demonstrates that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position in one out of three records reviewed. Evidence: The record for staff #2, date of hire 6/16/11, did not contain documentation of education required by the job position.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on records review, and observation, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The record for staff #3, date of employment 02/28/22, contained an expired cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. Staff #3 was observed working alone in classroom #1 with a group of children.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on records review, and observation, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have current certification in first aid. Evidence: The record for staff #3, contained an expired first aid certification. Staff #3 was observed working alone in classroom #1 with a group of children.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on documentation review, and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Evacuation record indicated that the last drill was conducted on 07/10/22. The Director acknowledged that no drills had been conducted in the months of August, September, October, November, or December.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on documentation review, and interview, the center failed to practice shelter-in-place procedures a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: The drill log indicated that one shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 11/11/22 and no other shelter in place drills were conducted. The Director acknowledged that only one shelter-in-place drill had been conducted for the year.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records review, the center failed to document that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #3 did not contain references (employed 08/15/22). Staff #3 was observed working in the classroom with children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a leak proof covered receptacle is used for soiled linens. Evidence: Classroom #1 and classroom #2, both had diaper changing tables located directly beside the classroom bathroom. Each bathroom had a small uncovered trashcan that is used for disposing of paper towels as well as soiled diapers.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that the time when a parent was notified of an injury occurred was documented. Evidence: In 1 out of 5 injury reports viewed, there was no time written of when the parent was notified. In 2 out of 5 injury reports ?at pickup? was written as the time of notification.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on records review, the center failed to document satisfactory FBI fingerprint background check results prior to a staff member’s first day of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (employed 8/12/22) did not contain documentation that the FBI fingerprints were completed. Staff #2 was observed working in and setting up the classroom.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on records review, the center failed to document the date that the Sworn Statement was completed. Evidence: 2 out of 4 staff records reviewed did not contain a date on the signed Sworn Statement. The Sworn Statement is to be signed prior to the first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records review, the center failed to document that staff possess the education, required by the job position. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 (employed 01/05/2022) did not contain documentation of the required education.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records review, the center failed to document that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #3 did not contain references (employed 08/15/22). Staff #3 was observed working in the classroom with children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a leak proof covered receptacle is used for soiled linens. Evidence: Classroom #1 and classroom #2, both had diaper changing tables located directly beside the classroom bathroom. Each bathroom had a small uncovered trashcan that is used for disposing of paper towels as well as soiled diapers.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that the time when a parent was notified of an injury occurred was documented. Evidence: In 1 out of 5 injury reports viewed, there was no time written of when the parent was notified. In 2 out of 5 injury reports ?at pickup? was written as the time of notification.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on records review, the center failed to document satisfactory FBI fingerprint background check results prior to a staff member’s first day of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (employed 8/12/22) did not contain documentation that the FBI fingerprints were completed. Staff #2 was observed working in and setting up the classroom.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on records review, the center failed to document the date that the Sworn Statement was completed. Evidence: 2 out of 4 staff records reviewed did not contain a date on the signed Sworn Statement. The Sworn Statement is to be signed prior to the first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records review, the center failed to document that staff possess the education, required by the job position. Evidence: The record for Staff #4 (employed 01/05/2022) did not contain documentation of the required education.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The central registry finding in the record for Staff #2, hired on 02/26/22, was dated 04/05/22. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the central registry finding for Staff #2 was not received within 30 days of employment. The record did not contain documentation of any further contact, and the staff was continuously employed.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff had a completed sworn statement prior to hire. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3, hired on 12/29/21, contained a sworn statement that was dated 01/05/22. 2) During interview, Staff #3 acknowledged the sworn statement was completed after hire. An employee or volunteer of a licensed or registered child welfare agency or of a family day home approved by a family day system must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency or home has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff obtained fingerprint results prior to hire. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3, hired on 12/29/21, had fingerprint results that were dated 01/05/22. 2) During interview, Staff #3 confirmed the fingerprint results were received after her hire date.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-1

“Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure one staff member had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1) The most recent TB screening in the record for Staff #1, hired on 01/19/22, was dated 02/17/22. 2) During interviews, a member of management reported the documentation of a negative TB screening for Staff #1 was not obtained at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure two staff records contained all the required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, hired on 02/26/22, contained two phone references, but there was no documentation that the references were obtained prior to the staff beginning employment. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed that the references were obtained over the phone, but not recorded as required. If a reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include: dates of contact; names of persons contacted; the firms contacted; results; and signature of person making the call. 3) The references in the record for Staff #3, hired on 12/29/21, were obtained on 01/03/2022. Staff records should contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1) The central registry finding in the record for Staff #2, hired on 02/26/22, was dated 04/05/22. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the central registry finding for Staff #2 was not received within 30 days of employment. The record did not contain documentation of any further contact, and the staff was continuously employed.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff had a completed sworn statement prior to hire. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3, hired on 12/29/21, contained a sworn statement that was dated 01/05/22. 2) During interview, Staff #3 acknowledged the sworn statement was completed after hire. An employee or volunteer of a licensed or registered child welfare agency or of a family day home approved by a family day system must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency or home has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on a review of three staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff obtained fingerprint results prior to hire. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #3, hired on 12/29/21, had fingerprint results that were dated 01/05/22. 2) During interview, Staff #3 confirmed the fingerprint results were received after her hire date.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-1

“Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure one staff member had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1) The most recent TB screening in the record for Staff #1, hired on 01/19/22, was dated 02/17/22. 2) During interviews, a member of management reported the documentation of a negative TB screening for Staff #1 was not obtained at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure two staff records contained all the required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, hired on 02/26/22, contained two phone references, but there was no documentation that the references were obtained prior to the staff beginning employment. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed that the references were obtained over the phone, but not recorded as required. If a reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include: dates of contact; names of persons contacted; the firms contacted; results; and signature of person making the call. 3) The references in the record for Staff #3, hired on 12/29/21, were obtained on 01/03/2022. Staff records should contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on written statements and interviews, the center did not ensure that staff did not use a forbidden action of striking and rough handling a child. Evidence: 1) On 02/22/2022, Staff #1 was observed, by two staff members, striking and roughly handling Child #1 (two years old). 2) In a written statement dated 02/22/2022, Staff #2 stated: ?On the playground I saw another teacher [Staff #1] pick up [Child #1] by one arm because she was crying and then she placed her on the wooden timber out on the playground. She was still crying so then [Staff #1] hit her on her cheek.? 3) In a written statement dated 02/22/2022, Staff #3 stated: ?[Child #1] was throwing a tantrum. [Staff #1] picked her up by one arm and put her on the wood that lines the playground. [Child #1] was still screaming and [Staff #1] smacked her in the face.? 4) During interview, management stated Staff #1 was escorted out of the center because she was observed grabbing Child #1 by one arm and with an ?open hand? making contact with the child’s cheek.”