Chesterbrook Academy #811

8VAC20-780-80-A Complaint related: No

“Based on review of the attendance record, the record of daily attendance was not written and did not document the arrival of each child. Evidence: 1. The arrival of one child in the Intermediate Class was not recorded on the daily attendance record as the arrival occurred. 2. The Center's record of attendance is electronic.”

8VAC20-780-350-Q Complaint related: No

“Based on staff statements, a parent's written permission and a written assessment was not found for one child who was assigned to a different age group. Evidence: 1. The PreK classroom is designated for children ages 4 to6 years old. 2. Child #1 (3 years) was transitioned to the PreK classroom in April 2024. 3. A parent's written permission, a written assessment by the Director and lead teacher was not found.”

8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No

“Based on review of records, the center did not maintain a complete record for one child. Evidence: A parent's written permission to assign Child #1 to a different age group was not maintained in the child record.”

8VAC20-780-560-L Complaint related: No

“Based on observation of the center, staff did not sit with children during meal times. Evidence: 1. Three staff were present in the classroom. 2. One staff was observed sitting on the floor on the carpeted area. A second staff was observed diapering an infant. The third staff was observed sanitizing a high chair tray. 3. During this time, 3 infants were observed sitting in low high chairs eating.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation of the classrooms, cots were not identified for use for each child. Evidence: Cots located in classrooms were not maintained in a manner that identified each cot for a specific child.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, one area of the building was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Staples were found exposed on a bulletin board which was accessible to children in the Beginner B classroom.”

8VAC20-780-560-N

“Based on observation of one classroom, food was stored in an unsanitary manner. Evidence: A carton of milk was sitting on the counter of the Beginner B classroom and not refrigerated for an undetermined length of time.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on a review of the center's emergency drills, one drill was not completed. Evidence: The center failed to conduct an annual lock down drill.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation of the classrooms, cots were not identified for use for each child. Evidence: Cots located in classrooms were not maintained in a manner that identified each cot for a specific child.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, one area of the building was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Staples were found exposed on a bulletin board which was accessible to children in the Beginner B classroom.”

8VAC20-780-560-N

“Based on observation of one classroom, food was stored in an unsanitary manner. Evidence: A carton of milk was sitting on the counter of the Beginner B classroom and not refrigerated for an undetermined length of time.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on a review of the center's emergency drills, one drill was not completed. Evidence: The center failed to conduct an annual lock down drill.”

8VAC20-780-560-N

“Based on observation of the center, food was not stored in a sanitary manner. Evidence: The afternoon snack which consisted of perishable food was observed not refrigerated and stored at room temperature from approximately 12:30pm until 2:30pm.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation of the center, one classroom did not have a surface for diaper changing. Evidence: 1. The Intermediate A classroom has children under the age of 3 years who are not toilet trained. 2. The classroom did not have changing table or counter for changing diapers.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation of one classroom, one item was stored in an area that was accessible to children in care. Evidence: A staff's purse containing food was found hanging in an area that was accessible to children in care in the Beginners A classroom.”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation of the center, at least 12 inches of space was not maintained between occupied cots during nap time. Evidence: Two occupied cots in the Intermediate B classroom did not have at least 12 inches of space between them.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on staff statements and observation of the center's own video recording system, one staff failed to ensure the care of a child. Evidence: 1. On 08/14/2023 Child #1 was given another child's infant bottle and consumed approximately 4 ounces of breast milk. 2. The center's bottle feeding policy, the policy requires that staff look at the name on the bottle and verify with another staff that the correct bottle is given to the correct child. 3. Both staff are required to document the verification in a daily report. 4. The video footage on 08/14/2023 and 08/15/2023 showed Staff #1 giving an infant bottle to Child #1 without verifying that the infant bottle was the correct bottle.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on the center's own video recording system, staff failed to wash their hands after diapering. Evidence: On 08/15/2023, Staff # 1 and #2 failed did not wash their hands after diapering children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation of the center's own video recording system, proper cleaning and sanitizing of a diaper surface was not completed. Evidence: On 08/15/2023, staff failed to clean the diaper surface on three occassions with soap and water and sanitizing with bleach and water.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff record review, one TB screening was not obtained within 30 days of hire. Evidence: Staff #2 was hired on 04/17/2023. Documentation of a TB screening was dated on 03/28/2022.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the center, one area was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the Beginner B classroom, a pair of adult scissors were found in an unlocked drawer that was accessible to children in care.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation of topical ointments, one topical ointment was expired. Evidence: Child #6's topical ointment in the Infant 2 class expired in January 2023.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation of the center, a diapering surface was used for something other than diapering. Evidence: The diapering surface in the Beginner A classroom had toys laying on top of the surface. The diapering surface needs to remain sanitized after each use.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation of the Beginner B classroom, cots were not properly identified. Evidence: There were 7children present in the classroom. Not all cots were identified for all 7 children.”

8VAC20-780-430-B

“Based on observation of the center, an adequate supply of materials and equipment was not available in one classroom. Evidence: 1. The Beginner B classroom was equipped with an activity table that did not have the additional materials for children to interact with the table. 2. A total of 7 children were present with 2 small baskets of toys to interact with. 3. There were wooden puzzle frames located on a shelf without the puzzle pieces. According to staff, they were set aside for sanitizing.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, warm water was not maintained for one sink. Evidence: The sink located in the Infant 1 classroom did not have warm water available. This sink is used to wash hands after diapering.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation, ratios were not maintained in one classroom. Evidence: The Infant 1 classroom had a total of 9 infants with 2 staff when the Licensing Inspector arrived at approximately 11:45am.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on review of the center's written record of children's injuries, some records were incomplete. Evidence: After reviewing injury records for the month of November, 7 out of 14 records did not include the date and time parents were notified of the injury.”

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Based on observation of the Beginner 2 classroom, staff did not sit with a child during meal time. Evidence: 1. All 3 Staff in the classroom were observed either sweeping the floor, laying out cots for naptime and toileting children while one child was observed eating their lunch during this time.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation of the Infant 1 classroom, food brought from home was not properly labeled. Evidence: 1. Food brought from home for Child #1 was not labeled with the child's name and date. 2. Food brought from home for Child #2 was not labeled with the date.”

8VAC20-780-510-N

“Based on review of the Center's medication administration log, documentation of one administration was incomplete. Evidence: Medication was administered on 10/28/2021 to Child #5. The name of the staff administering the medication was not documented.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on review of medications onsite, one prescribed medication was not labeled with the pharmacy label. Evidence: Emergency medication for Child # 4 did not have the pharmacy issued label for this medication.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, Staff did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each use. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed changing an infant's diaper. 2. Staff #1 did not return to the diapering area and clean and sanitize the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation of the Infant 1 classroom and the Beginners 1 classroom, staff and one child did not wash hands after toileting and a diaper change. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed diapering an infant and failed to wash hands after the diaper change. 2. Staff #1 was observed touching an infant bottle directly after changing a diaper without washing their hands. 3. Staff #2 was observed toileting 4 children without washing hands before and after each toileting. 4. Staff #2 was observed entering the toileting schedule into an electronic device in between each toileting. 5. One child was instructed to wash their hands after toileting. The child was observed standing on a stool and proceeded to rinse their hands. The child was unable to reach the soap dispenser. The child was observed drying their hands and was directed to lay down on their cot. The Licensing Inspector informed staff that the child was not able to reach the soap dispenser to effectively wash their hands.”

8VAC20-780-370-1

“Based on observation of the Infant 1 classroom, an infant was not placed on their back when placed in the crib. Evidence: Staff #1 was observed placing Child #3 in a sleep sack and laying Child #3 in a crib on their stomach to sleep.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on observation of the Beginners 2 classroom, staff failed to ensure the care, protection and guidance for one child. Evidence: 1. All 3 Staff in the classroom were observed either sweeping the floor, laying out cots for naptime and toileting children. 2. One child was observed finishing their lunch in the dark during this time. The child was observed sitting backwards in their chair and hanging off one side of the chair with food in their mouths.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on review of medications onsite, the Center failed to comply with their own medication policy. Evidence: 1. The Center's medication policy requires methods to prevent outdated medication. 2. Medication for child #6 expired in 10/2021 and medication for child #7 expired in 2/2021.”

8VAC20-780-360-C

“Based on observation of the Beginners 2 classroom, one child was not allowed to sleep as needed. Evidence: 1. At the beginning of nap time, a child had fallen asleep on their cot while staff were assisting the children with toileting. 2. Staff were observed waking the child to change their pull up. The child was observed awakened from their sleep and began to cry.”