Children's Int'l School Co - Clarendon

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after helping a child use the toilet. Evidence: Staff #1 in the Two's class, did not wash her hands before and after helping three (3) children use the toilet. The staff used the same set of gloves with two children.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to ensure that the operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities were maintained in compliance with the standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by the standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: 1. A center document entitled Playground Safety Plan states ?All staff members should be placed in various areas: one by the outside gate to make sure that no children leave the area and another one on the other side to be able to see the entire playground.? A. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not positioned by the outside gate to ensure Child A did not leave the playground. II. The center is currently licensed for children ages 2 years to 6 years. Child A and Child B were 1 year and 11 months of age at the time of inspection (9/7/22).”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on record review, and interviews, it was determined the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 acknowledged Child B’s (age 1) arrival was not documented as it occurred on the Daily Sign-In/Out Sheet. 2. The Daily Sign In/Out Sheet confirmed Child B’s arrival was not documented until sometime after the arrival. 3. Staff #3 stated they documented Child B’s daily attendance after contacting their parent later that afternoon on 9/7/22.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews and documentation, a child under 10 years of age was not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On 9/7/22 at approximately 9:12am, Child A (age 1 year 11 months) was found unsupervised in the middle of North Scott Street screaming and crying by parent #1. 2. Staff #5 saw Child A being left on the porch by Parent #1. Staff #5 opened the door to bring the child inside, and yelled to Staff #4 ?Someone left a child at the door. Is he ours?? 3. Staff #4 confirmed Child A was in the twos class and took Child A to the playground. Staff #4 informed Staff #2 that Child A was found screaming and crying in the middle of North Scott Street by a parent. 4. Staff #2 acknowledged Staff #4 brought Child A to the playground. 5. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were unaware Child A was not on the playground with their class. It was determined Child A was not within actual sight and sound supervision of the staff for approximately 10-12 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, areas and equipment of the center outside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On 9/7/22 Staff #1 stated the gate would not lock and anyone including a child could open the gate. 2. On 9/7/22 Staff #3 acknowledged the gate would not lock. 3. On 8/1/2022 Parent #1 informed Staff #3 that the gate to the playground would not lock. 4. On 10/5/22 Parent #1 stated ?the gate was broken? and ?at that time (9/7/22), a child could just pull the gate open from the backyard. It’s fixed now.?”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews, and documentation reviewed, staff supervising children did not always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. On 9/7/22, Staff #2 stated ?At 9:00am we (the twos class) went outside to the playground.? 2. On 9/7/22, Staff #5 stated that at approximately 9:12am, Child A (age 1 year 11 months) was found unsupervised in the middle of North Scott Street (residential area) screaming and crying by Parent #1. 3. On 9/7/22 Parent #1 was driving down North Scott Street to drop their 4 year old at the facility, when Child A ran out into the street screaming and crying. Parent #1 slammed on their brakes, ran to pick up the child, dropped child at the front porch of the facility and rang the doorbell for attention. 4. Child A was found approximately a distance of 104 feet from the back gate at the playground to the middle of North Scott Street. 5. Staff #4 saw child at front door and took Child A to playground where the two year old class was playing. Staff #4 informed Staff #2 the child was found in the middle of street. 6. The staff were unaware Child A was missing from the playground for approximately ten-twelve (10-12) minutes.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the diapering area in the twos class did not use disposable towels to clean the diapering surface. Evidence: Staff #5 used a washcloth to clean the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: The Pre-K classroom had 3 electrical outlets without protective covers.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after helping a child use the toilet. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 (twos class) did not wash their hands after assisting a child in the bathroom. 2. Staff #4 (threes class) did not wash their hands after assisting a child in the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before preparing or serving food or beverages. Evidence: Staff #2 did not wash their hands before serving food or beverages to the children in their care.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on interviews and documentation reviewed, behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and was not intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. On 08/22/2022, Staff A separated 2 arguing children by pulling on their upper arms, leaving a visible bruise outlining two finger marks on Child A (age 2 years).”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on review of the licensee’s policies and procedures, interviews and documentation reviewed, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that staff followed the center’s own policies and procedures required by the standards regarding behavioral guidance. Evidence: 1. The Center’s policy on behavioral guidance states ?no physical contact (example: hitting, pushing, pulling, restraining, or sexual touching) can be permitted. All of this is considered child abuse.? 2. On 08/22/2022, Staff A separated 2 arguing children by pulling on their upper arms, leaving a visible bruise outlining two finger marks on Child A (age 2 years), which is against the Center’s own policy.”