Children's Castle Early Learning Center

8VAC20-780-570-E Complaint related: Yes

“COMPLAINT RELATED Based on observation, the center failed to have prepared infant formula labeled with dates. EVIDENCE: The bottles of prepared formula in the refrigerator had children’s names, but no dates.”

8VAC20-780-570-B Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the staff at the center failed to hold a bottle- fed infant while the infant was being fed. EVIDENCE: Child 1 was semi-reclined in an infant chair on the floor, and a staff person was giving the child a bottle. Per Staff 1, Child 1 is unable to hold their own bottle.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The wall to the left of the white storage cabinet in the Pre K 2 room has three holes approximately ?? in diameter. There were three children from the Pre K 2 room observed playing on a rug on the floor directly in front of the wall.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunization records were obtained before the child’s first date of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 first date of attendance was 3/30/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The wall to the left of the white storage cabinet in the Pre K 2 room has three holes approximately ?? in diameter. There were three children from the Pre K 2 room observed playing on a rug on the floor directly in front of the wall.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunization records were obtained before the child’s first date of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 first date of attendance was 3/30/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed the top outlet along the wall where the clock radio was plugged in did not have an outlet cover. There were no children observed near the wall with the clock radio but it was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The cabinet below the sink in the two’s classroom was unlocked and cleaning solutions were observed inside the cabinet. No children were observed in the area but it was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed the top outlet along the wall where the clock radio was plugged in did not have an outlet cover. There were no children observed near the wall with the clock radio but it was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The cabinet below the sink in the two’s classroom was unlocked and cleaning solutions were observed inside the cabinet. No children were observed in the area but it was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on the review of video camera footage, the center failed to ensure that staff shall not roughly handle or shake a child. The center's video recording showed Staff #1 walking to the rug located in the far right corner of the room and grabs Child #1 by the right arm between the elbow and shoulder before lifting Child #1 under the armpits and places Child #1 in the hallway by the door to the classroom. Staff #1 stands at the doorway and then lines up the rest of the children and approximately one minute later steps into the hallway and grabs Child #1 by the right arm between the elbow and shoulder lifting Child #1 off of the hallway floor.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on the review of policies and procedures and video camera footage, the center failed to maintain the operational responsibility of the licensee to ensure that the center’s activities, services and facilities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: The center's required lifting of children policy requires children should always be lifted underneath both arms (armpits). Never lift a child by the wrist, one arm or any area other than the armpit. This could easily cause a dislocation or an injury. The center's video recording showed Staff #1 walking to the rug located in the far right corner of the room and grabs Child #1 by the right arm between the elbow and shoulder before lifting Child #1 under the armpits and places Child #1 in the hallway by the door to the classroom. Staff #1 stands at the doorway and then lines up the rest of the children and approximately one minute later steps into the hallway and grabs Child #1 by the right arm between the elbow and shoulder lifting Child #1 off of the hallway floor.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunizations obtained were signed by the physician. Evidence: The review of records for child #2 showed no immunization record signed by the physician. 1. Child #2 started on 3/22/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record signed by the physician.”