Common Ground Child Care

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #4 (date of enrollment: 03/01/2019) did not contain a physical examination. 2. Staff #1 acknowledged that the record for Child #4 did not contain a physical examination.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #4 (date of enrollment : 03/01/2019) did not contain an immunization record. 2. Staff #1 acknowledged that the record for Child #4 did not contain an immunization record.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Repeat Violation & Systemic Deficiency Based on record review and interview, childrens records, did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #3 (date of enrollment: 04/29/2019) did not contain proof of the child's identity and age. 2. The record for Child #4 (date of enrollment: 03/01/2019) did not contain emergency contact addresses for two designated people. 3. Staff #1 acknowledged that the records for Child #3 and Child # 4 did not contain all required information.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not deny employment to an employee that did not have a central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #7 (date of hire: 5/14/2021) does not contain the results of a central registry finding. 2. The record for Staff #8 (date of hire: 2/21/2023) does not contain the results of a central registry finding. 3. Staff # 1 and Staff #10 confirmed that the records for Staff #7 and Staff #8 do not have documentation of a central registry finding.”

8VAC20-780-130-A Complaint related: No

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child #1's (date of enrollment: 5/13/2024) record did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. Child #3's (date of enrollment: 9/05/2023) record did not contain documentation of immunizations. 3. Staff #1 Confirmed that Child #1 and Child #3's record did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

8VAC20-780-140-A Complaint related: No

“Based on record review and interview, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: 1. Child #3's (date of enrollment: 9/05/2023) record did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. Staff #1 Confirmed that Child #3's record did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”

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

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child has a record that contains all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3's (date of enrollment: 9/5/2023) record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 2. Staff #1 Confirmed that Child #3's record did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in CPR. Evidence: 1) Staff #1 (date of hire: 01/09/2024) does not have current certification in CPR. 2) Staff #5 (date of hire: 01/23/2024) does not have current certification in CPR. 3) Staff #6 confirmed that Staff #1 and Staff #5 did not have current CPR certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1) Staff #1 (date of hire: 01/09/2024) does not have current certification in first aid. 2) Staff #5 (date of hire: 01/23/2024) does not have current certification in first aid. 3) Staff #6 confirmed that Staff #1 and Staff #5 did not have current first aid certification.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1) On the large play structure on the playground, the surface of the 2nd step was peeled off exposing sharp, rusty, iron. 2) The play house with the green roof on the playground, had breakage around the windows and shingles, exposing sharp pieces of plastic. 3) The plastic hose storage holder on the playground, was broken at the top, exposing sharp pieces of plastic. 4) The large plastic shed on the playground, was broken on the bottom left side, exposing sharp pieces of plastic. 5) The small shed on the blacktop was broken, exposing sharp pieces of plastic on the door and the top of the shed.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, not all staff records contained all required information. Evidence: 1) Staff #1 (date of hire: 01/09/2024), Staff #3 (date of hire: 09/09/2022 ), Staff #4 (date of hire: 05/17/2022), and Staff #5 (date of hire: 01/23/2024), had no documentation of two or more references as to character, reputation, and competency checked prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) Child #3 (date of enrollment :01/17/2023) did not have a physical examination in the record available for review during the inspection. 2) Child #4 (date of enrollment :08/22/2022) did not have a physical examination in the record available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1) Child #3 (date of enrollment :01/17/2023) did not have an immunization record available for review during the inspection.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation, the child day program did not ensure that a carbon monoxide detector was installed in a building that was built before 2015, that houses a child day program that serves preschool-age children was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1) A carbon monoxide detector was not in the center.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, the child day center failed to obtain an out of state copy of a sex offender registry check 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) Staff # 1 (date of hire: 01/09/2024) did not have a record of an out of state sex offender registry check or 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 on file. 2) Staff # 6 confirmed that the center did not run the two out of state background checks required for Staff # 1.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in CPR. Evidence: 1) Staff #1 (date of hire: 01/09/2024) does not have current certification in CPR. 2) Staff #5 (date of hire: 01/23/2024) does not have current certification in CPR. 3) Staff #6 confirmed that Staff #1 and Staff #5 did not have current CPR certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1) Staff #1 (date of hire: 01/09/2024) does not have current certification in first aid. 2) Staff #5 (date of hire: 01/23/2024) does not have current certification in first aid. 3) Staff #6 confirmed that Staff #1 and Staff #5 did not have current first aid certification.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1) On the large play structure on the playground, the surface of the 2nd step was peeled off exposing sharp, rusty, iron. 2) The play house with the green roof on the playground, had breakage around the windows and shingles, exposing sharp pieces of plastic. 3) The plastic hose storage holder on the playground, was broken at the top, exposing sharp pieces of plastic. 4) The large plastic shed on the playground, was broken on the bottom left side, exposing sharp pieces of plastic. 5) The small shed on the blacktop was broken, exposing sharp pieces of plastic on the door and the top of the shed.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, not all staff records contained all required information. Evidence: 1) Staff #1 (date of hire: 01/09/2024), Staff #3 (date of hire: 09/09/2022 ), Staff #4 (date of hire: 05/17/2022), and Staff #5 (date of hire: 01/23/2024), had no documentation of two or more references as to character, reputation, and competency checked prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) Child #3 (date of enrollment :01/17/2023) did not have a physical examination in the record available for review during the inspection. 2) Child #4 (date of enrollment :08/22/2022) did not have a physical examination in the record available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1) Child #3 (date of enrollment :01/17/2023) did not have an immunization record available for review during the inspection.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation, the child day program did not ensure that a carbon monoxide detector was installed in a building that was built before 2015, that houses a child day program that serves preschool-age children was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1) A carbon monoxide detector was not in the center.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, the child day center failed to obtain an out of state copy of a sex offender registry check 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) Staff # 1 (date of hire: 01/09/2024) did not have a record of an out of state sex offender registry check or 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 on file. 2) Staff # 6 confirmed that the center did not run the two out of state background checks required for Staff # 1.”

8VAC20-780-560-P

“Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not served any food identified in the written care plan. Evidence: Child #1 has a diagnosed allergy and was served a food that contained that allergen during a special event hosted by the center.”

8VAC20-780-560-P

“Based on interviews, the center did not ensure that a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not served any food identified in the written care plan. Evidence: Child #1 has a diagnosed allergy and was served a food that contained that allergen during a special event hosted by the center.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill each month. Evidence; An evacuation drill was not documented to have occurred March 2023.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In multiple rooms of the center, a bleach/water solution was stored out of reach of children, but not locked. The director was notified, and she informed staff to lock them in the cabinets.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation and interview, a child under the age of 10 years was not within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: During an interview with a staff member, it was determined that Child #1 was located in a classroom after the lead and assistant teacher left the room. The room was within sound of the administration area, but no teacher was within sight of the child.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In multiple rooms of the center, a bleach/water solution was stored out of reach of children, but not locked. The director was notified, and she informed staff to lock them in the cabinets.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation and interview, a child under the age of 10 years was not within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: During an interview with a staff member, it was determined that Child #1 was located in a classroom after the lead and assistant teacher left the room. The room was within sound of the administration area, but no teacher was within sight of the child.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In multiple rooms of the center, a bleach/water solution was stored out of reach of children, but not locked. The director was notified, and she informed staff to lock them in the cabinets.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation and interview, a child under the age of 10 years was not within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: During an interview with a staff member, it was determined that Child #1 was located in a classroom after the lead and assistant teacher left the room. The room was within sound of the administration area, but no teacher was within sight of the child.”