Children's Harbor - Olde Towne

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: 1. A staff’s bottle of lotion was in a basket in the classroom accessible to children. 2. Staff #1 (Director) confirmed that the lotion was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: 1. A bowl of candy was stored in the same closet with liquid starch, hand sanitizer and sunscreen in the school age classroom. a. The materials were labeled ?keep out of reach from children.? 2. Staff #1 (Director) confirmed that the candy was stored with the hazardous materials.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to 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: 1. There was a spray mop with cleaning solution with a warning label ?Keep out of reach of children? in the corner of the three and four year old classroom accessible to children. 2. Staff #1 (Director) confirmed the spray mop with cleaning material.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The following physical plant violations were observed in the center. a. The toddler classroom had peeling paint on the wall in the kitchen play area accessible to children. b. The four and five year old classroom had a broken handle on one of the storage cabinets accessible to children creating a pinching hazard. c. The outdoor playground has several large metal bolts along the perimeter of the area that are approximately an inch and a half in diameter that were protruding out of the ground posing as a tripping and snagging hazard. 2. Staff #1 (Director) confirmed the physical plant violations in each area.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents shall not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: 1. A staff’s bottle of lotion was in a basket in the classroom accessible to children. 2. Staff #1 (Director) confirmed that the lotion was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: 1. A bowl of candy was stored in the same closet with liquid starch, hand sanitizer and sunscreen in the school age classroom. a. The materials were labeled ?keep out of reach from children.? 2. Staff #1 (Director) confirmed that the candy was stored with the hazardous materials.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to 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: 1. There was a spray mop with cleaning solution with a warning label ?Keep out of reach of children? in the corner of the three and four year old classroom accessible to children. 2. Staff #1 (Director) confirmed the spray mop with cleaning material.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The following physical plant violations were observed in the center. a. The toddler classroom had peeling paint on the wall in the kitchen play area accessible to children. b. The four and five year old classroom had a broken handle on one of the storage cabinets accessible to children creating a pinching hazard. c. The outdoor playground has several large metal bolts along the perimeter of the area that are approximately an inch and a half in diameter that were protruding out of the ground posing as a tripping and snagging hazard. 2. Staff #1 (Director) confirmed the physical plant violations in each area.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews, record review and video footage, it was determined that the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On February 21, 2023, at approximately 4:25pm, Child #1, age 4 year old, was left outside on the playground alone for approximately 5 minutes. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that while taking out the trash in the later afternoon, they observed Child #1 alone on the playground without adult supervision and with no other individuals on the playground. 3. Staff #2 was approached by Staff #4 that they saw Child #1 on the playground alone without adult supervision. Staff #2 approached Staff #3, child’s teacher, regarding how many children were in their classroom. Staff #3 was not aware that they were missing a child until they were informed by Staff #2. 4. Staff #3 which is Child #1?s teacher, confirmed on a written statement to Children’s Harbor that they were missing a child when back into the classroom from the playground. 5. In reviewing the video footage of the date and time of the incident, Staff #3 is observed lining up the children to go back inside the building from the playground leaving Child #1 alone on the playground. Staff #3 is observed to be ahead of all the children in line not looking back at the class walking and facing forward towards the entrance of the building. 6. In reviewing the video footage of the date and time of the incident, it was observed that Child #1 was alone on the playground for approximately 5 minutes without sight and sound supervision of staff.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they obtain a copy of the results of a criminal record and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3, (date of hire 12/07/2022) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal record check and child abuse and neglect registry check from outside of the state of Virginia. The sworn statement signed 01/09/22, indicated Staff #3 had previously lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. 2.The record for Staff #4, (date of hire 02/13/2023) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal record check and child abuse and neglect registry check from outside of the state of Virginia. The sworn statement signed on 02/09/2023, indicated Staff #4 had previously lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. 3. Administrative Staff #1 confirmed the required background checks were not requested or completed for both Staff #3 and Staff #4.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the school age bathroom, the flooring behind the sink and toilet is cracked. This area is in reach of children. 2. In the PreK classroom, there is peeling paint throughout the classroom and doors. The blue bookshelf in the open play area is not bolted to the wall. The bookshelf is a tipping and injury hazard to the children in care. 3. In the toddler room, the edge of the carpet is lifting off the floor which poses a tripping hazard for the children in care. 4. In the infant room, the pop-up cloth tent is ripped in several areas and shedding several pieces of long string which poses as an injury, strangulation, and choking hazard to the infants in care. 5. In the 2 year old classroom, the legs of the children’s chairs are peeling paint. 6. In the 2 year old classroom, there is a part of the wall in the classroom that is missing baseboards which poses as an injury hazard to children in care. 7. In the 3 year old classroom, the plastic couch is broken with a 3 inch crack to the seat. This poses as an injury and pinching hazard when the children sit on the couch. 8. While walking through the center, Staff #1 confirmed the concerns of the information listed above and how they pose hazards to the children.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the 3 year old classroom, the was a cabinet with two disinfectant bottles and two bottles of bleach water that were not locked. The bottles have a warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cabinet was unlocked with cleaning materials.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1. In the toddler room, there is an electrical outlet that does not have a protective cover. 2. In the 2 year old classroom, there are a set of electrical outlets that do not have protective covers. The outlets are in reach of children in care. 3. In the infant room, there are a set of outlets that do not have protective covers. 4. Staff #1 confirmed that the three rooms listed above did not have the appropriate protective outlet covers.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews, record review and video footage, it was determined that the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On February 21, 2023, at approximately 4:25pm, Child #1, age 4 year old, was left outside on the playground alone for approximately 5 minutes. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that while taking out the trash in the later afternoon, they observed Child #1 alone on the playground without adult supervision and with no other individuals on the playground. 3. Staff #2 was approached by Staff #4 that they saw Child #1 on the playground alone without adult supervision. Staff #2 approached Staff #3, child’s teacher, regarding how many children were in their classroom. Staff #3 was not aware that they were missing a child until they were informed by Staff #2. 4. Staff #3 which is Child #1?s teacher, confirmed on a written statement to Children’s Harbor that they were missing a child when back into the classroom from the playground. 5. In reviewing the video footage of the date and time of the incident, Staff #3 is observed lining up the children to go back inside the building from the playground leaving Child #1 alone on the playground. Staff #3 is observed to be ahead of all the children in line not looking back at the class walking and facing forward towards the entrance of the building. 6. In reviewing the video footage of the date and time of the incident, it was observed that Child #1 was alone on the playground for approximately 5 minutes without sight and sound supervision of staff.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they obtain a copy of the results of a criminal record and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3, (date of hire 12/07/2022) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal record check and child abuse and neglect registry check from outside of the state of Virginia. The sworn statement signed 01/09/22, indicated Staff #3 had previously lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. 2.The record for Staff #4, (date of hire 02/13/2023) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal record check and child abuse and neglect registry check from outside of the state of Virginia. The sworn statement signed on 02/09/2023, indicated Staff #4 had previously lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. 3. Administrative Staff #1 confirmed the required background checks were not requested or completed for both Staff #3 and Staff #4.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the school age bathroom, the flooring behind the sink and toilet is cracked. This area is in reach of children. 2. In the PreK classroom, there is peeling paint throughout the classroom and doors. The blue bookshelf in the open play area is not bolted to the wall. The bookshelf is a tipping and injury hazard to the children in care. 3. In the toddler room, the edge of the carpet is lifting off the floor which poses a tripping hazard for the children in care. 4. In the infant room, the pop-up cloth tent is ripped in several areas and shedding several pieces of long string which poses as an injury, strangulation, and choking hazard to the infants in care. 5. In the 2 year old classroom, the legs of the children’s chairs are peeling paint. 6. In the 2 year old classroom, there is a part of the wall in the classroom that is missing baseboards which poses as an injury hazard to children in care. 7. In the 3 year old classroom, the plastic couch is broken with a 3 inch crack to the seat. This poses as an injury and pinching hazard when the children sit on the couch. 8. While walking through the center, Staff #1 confirmed the concerns of the information listed above and how they pose hazards to the children.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the 3 year old classroom, the was a cabinet with two disinfectant bottles and two bottles of bleach water that were not locked. The bottles have a warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cabinet was unlocked with cleaning materials.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1. In the toddler room, there is an electrical outlet that does not have a protective cover. 2. In the 2 year old classroom, there are a set of electrical outlets that do not have protective covers. The outlets are in reach of children in care. 3. In the infant room, there are a set of outlets that do not have protective covers. 4. Staff #1 confirmed that the three rooms listed above did not have the appropriate protective outlet covers.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews, record review and video footage, it was determined that the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On February 21, 2023, at approximately 4:25pm, Child #1, age 4 year old, was left outside on the playground alone for approximately 5 minutes. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that while taking out the trash in the later afternoon, they observed Child #1 alone on the playground without adult supervision and with no other individuals on the playground. 3. Staff #2 was approached by Staff #4 that they saw Child #1 on the playground alone without adult supervision. Staff #2 approached Staff #3, child’s teacher, regarding how many children were in their classroom. Staff #3 was not aware that they were missing a child until they were informed by Staff #2. 4. Staff #3 which is Child #1?s teacher, confirmed on a written statement to Children’s Harbor that they were missing a child when back into the classroom from the playground. 5. In reviewing the video footage of the date and time of the incident, Staff #3 is observed lining up the children to go back inside the building from the playground leaving Child #1 alone on the playground. Staff #3 is observed to be ahead of all the children in line not looking back at the class walking and facing forward towards the entrance of the building. 6. In reviewing the video footage of the date and time of the incident, it was observed that Child #1 was alone on the playground for approximately 5 minutes without sight and sound supervision of staff.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they obtain a copy of the results of a criminal record and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3, (date of hire 12/07/2022) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal record check and child abuse and neglect registry check from outside of the state of Virginia. The sworn statement signed 01/09/22, indicated Staff #3 had previously lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. 2.The record for Staff #4, (date of hire 02/13/2023) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal record check and child abuse and neglect registry check from outside of the state of Virginia. The sworn statement signed on 02/09/2023, indicated Staff #4 had previously lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. 3. Administrative Staff #1 confirmed the required background checks were not requested or completed for both Staff #3 and Staff #4.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the school age bathroom, the flooring behind the sink and toilet is cracked. This area is in reach of children. 2. In the PreK classroom, there is peeling paint throughout the classroom and doors. The blue bookshelf in the open play area is not bolted to the wall. The bookshelf is a tipping and injury hazard to the children in care. 3. In the toddler room, the edge of the carpet is lifting off the floor which poses a tripping hazard for the children in care. 4. In the infant room, the pop-up cloth tent is ripped in several areas and shedding several pieces of long string which poses as an injury, strangulation, and choking hazard to the infants in care. 5. In the 2 year old classroom, the legs of the children’s chairs are peeling paint. 6. In the 2 year old classroom, there is a part of the wall in the classroom that is missing baseboards which poses as an injury hazard to children in care. 7. In the 3 year old classroom, the plastic couch is broken with a 3 inch crack to the seat. This poses as an injury and pinching hazard when the children sit on the couch. 8. While walking through the center, Staff #1 confirmed the concerns of the information listed above and how they pose hazards to the children.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the 3 year old classroom, the was a cabinet with two disinfectant bottles and two bottles of bleach water that were not locked. The bottles have a warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cabinet was unlocked with cleaning materials.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1. In the toddler room, there is an electrical outlet that does not have a protective cover. 2. In the 2 year old classroom, there are a set of electrical outlets that do not have protective covers. The outlets are in reach of children in care. 3. In the infant room, there are a set of outlets that do not have protective covers. 4. Staff #1 confirmed that the three rooms listed above did not have the appropriate protective outlet covers.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that center did not ensure that the diapering area have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, the red changing pad had a tear approximately 6 inch long. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that the changing pad was torn.”

8VAC20-780-520-D

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that when insect repellent is used that it be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. In the preschool classroom, there is a bottle of insect repellent that has no label with the child’s name. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the bottle was not labeled with the child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the first preschool classroom, there was a clear bottle of bleach water on the counter, disinfectant wipes, and an aerosol spray can that were in reach and accessible to children. 2. In the school and common area bathroom, there is an aerosol spray can in reach of children with a warning label stating, ?Danger, eye irritation.? 3. In the second preschool classroom, there was an unlocked cabinet of disinfectant wipes, detergent, and disinfectant spray accessible to children with warning labels stating, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 4. Staff #1 confirmed that the two preschool rooms and bathroom contained unlocked hazardous substances in reach and accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-550-I

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: 1. All four landline telephones did not have emergency numbers posted in a visible place at each telephone. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that all four landline telephones did not have emergency numbers posted close to the phone.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that for each staff person there be a certification of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 has an expired First Aid and CPR certification dated April 13, 2022. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #2 has expired First Aid and CPR.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were 3 frayed carpets in the young toddler room. 2. The flooring in the bathroom of the 3-4 year old room was separating from the wall and was cracked. 3. There were some peeling paint in the 3-4 year old room on the bathroom door and on the outdoor play equipment. 4. There were frayed retractable gates in the center.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within sight and sound supervision. Evidence: Inspector observed the following during the observation of the 2-3 year old classroom: -One child hit his back on the underside of a table while the teacher was putting items away in the closet -One child hit another child in the back with a magnatile point while the teacher had their back turned attending to another child -One child swinging between two tables -Children fighting over materials In the above instances the teachers in the classroom were unable to maintain sight supervision on all of the children due to the set up of the classroom and therefore did not witness these events or did not attend to the instances quickly due to not being aware of the issues.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were 3 frayed carpets in the young toddler room. 2. The flooring in the bathroom of the 3-4 year old room was separating from the wall and was cracked. 3. There were some peeling paint in the 3-4 year old room on the bathroom door and on the outdoor play equipment. 4. There were frayed retractable gates in the center.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within sight and sound supervision. Evidence: Inspector observed the following during the observation of the 2-3 year old classroom: -One child hit his back on the underside of a table while the teacher was putting items away in the closet -One child hit another child in the back with a magnatile point while the teacher had their back turned attending to another child -One child swinging between two tables -Children fighting over materials In the above instances the teachers in the classroom were unable to maintain sight supervision on all of the children due to the set up of the classroom and therefore did not witness these events or did not attend to the instances quickly due to not being aware of the issues.”