Communikids Preschool

8VAC20-780-40-H

“The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention. The center did not have written procedures for injury prevention for review.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. Cots in room # 6 and #14 were not identified for use by a specific child.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Peeling and chipped paint was observed in room #7 and 12.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation and Systemic Deficiency. Based on records reviewed, 1 of 5 staff records reviewed did not include a completed background check by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 began employment on 1/5/24. The out-of-state child abuse and neglect search was not submitted until 2/22/24, and is pending completion.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 7 written injury reports did not document required information. Evidence: 1 report did not document the date, time and how the parent was notified.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on records reviewed, the center did not obtain written authorization from a parent/guardian for a medication found to be on-site. Evidence: There was no written authorization for an over-the-counter long-term emergency medication for Child #7.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Based on observations made, 1 of 3 medications did not include required labeling on the medication. Evidence: An over-the-counter long-term emergency medication for Child #7 did not include a label with the child's name, name of medication, the dosage amount and when to administer.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Repeat Violation. Based on observations made, the most recently issued Violation Notice, dated 11/29/23, was not posted in the school. The Inspection Summary page was posted.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on documents reviewed, the center's procedures for administering medication did not include required components. Evidence: 1. The procedures did not include methods to prevent the use of outdated medication. 2. The procedures did not include the administration of non-prescription medications be consistent with the manufacturer's instructions for age, duration and dosage. 3. The procedures did not include duration of the parent's authorization for medication expiring after 10 business days, or to be renewed after 10 business days. 4. The procedures did not include the requirement for a parent and physicians authorization for long-term medication.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation and Systemic Deficiency. Based on records reviewed, 1 of 5 staff records did not include documentation of at least 2 reference checks. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 documented the completion of 1 reference check.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation and Systemic Deficiency. Based on records reviewed, 1 of 5 staff records reviewed did not include a completed background check by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 began employment on 1/5/24. The out-of-state child abuse and neglect search was not submitted until 2/22/24, and is pending completion.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 7 written injury reports did not document required information. Evidence: 1 report did not document the date, time and how the parent was notified.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on records reviewed, the center did not obtain written authorization from a parent/guardian for a medication found to be on-site. Evidence: There was no written authorization for an over-the-counter long-term emergency medication for Child #7.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Based on observations made, 1 of 3 medications did not include required labeling on the medication. Evidence: An over-the-counter long-term emergency medication for Child #7 did not include a label with the child's name, name of medication, the dosage amount and when to administer.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Repeat Violation. Based on observations made, the most recently issued Violation Notice, dated 11/29/23, was not posted in the school. The Inspection Summary page was posted.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on documents reviewed, the center's procedures for administering medication did not include required components. Evidence: 1. The procedures did not include methods to prevent the use of outdated medication. 2. The procedures did not include the administration of non-prescription medications be consistent with the manufacturer's instructions for age, duration and dosage. 3. The procedures did not include duration of the parent's authorization for medication expiring after 10 business days, or to be renewed after 10 business days. 4. The procedures did not include the requirement for a parent and physicians authorization for long-term medication.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation and Systemic Deficiency. Based on records reviewed, 1 of 5 staff records did not include documentation of at least 2 reference checks. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 documented the completion of 1 reference check.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 6 staff records did not include a required out-of-state background check prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: Staff #14 began employment in August 2021 and to-date there was no documentation of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on records reviewed, there was no written authorization for 1 of 5 medications on-site. Evidence: A medication belonging to Child #4 did not have a written authorization signed by the parent. Note: This was a long-term medication and also did not have a written authorization signed by the physician.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observations made, electrical outlets did not have protective covers in one classroom. Evidence: A power strip had 5 outlets without protective covers in a 4-5 year-old classroom.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 6 staff records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Staff #13 did not include documentation of at least 2 reference checks. None were on-file.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 6 staff records did not include a required out-of-state background check prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: Staff #14 began employment in August 2021 and to-date there was no documentation of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on records reviewed, there was no written authorization for 1 of 5 medications on-site. Evidence: A medication belonging to Child #4 did not have a written authorization signed by the parent. Note: This was a long-term medication and also did not have a written authorization signed by the physician.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observations made, electrical outlets did not have protective covers in one classroom. Evidence: A power strip had 5 outlets without protective covers in a 4-5 year-old classroom.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 6 staff records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Staff #13 did not include documentation of at least 2 reference checks. None were on-file.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, staff failed to ensure that 1 of 5 staff records included documentation of completed out-of-state background checks within the 1st 30-days of employment. Evidence: Staff #8 - Began employment 12/12/22 and to-date there is no documentation of a completed out-of-state child abuse and neglect background search/central registry.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on records reviewed, staff failed to ensure that 1 of 5 staff records included documentation of the VDOE sponsored orientation course (10 hours). Evidence: Staff #8-Employment began 12/12/22 and to-date there was no documentation of the 10-hour course being completed.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observations made, staff failed to ensure that the most recently issued violation notice, dated 10/18/22, was posted in the school. Evidence: A Violation Notice dated 12/6/21 was posted on the bulletin board.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observations made, staff failed to ensure that food brought from home was labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: Multiple lunch bags in 2 classrooms did not include the date.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on records reviewed, staff failed to ensure that written records of children's injuries were documented as required. Evidence: 1. 4 of 4 written injury reports did not document the time the parent was notified of the child's injury. 2. 2 of 4 written injury reports did not document how the parent was notified of the child's injury.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on interview conducted, the licensee failed to ensure that a required emergency supply item was on-site. Evidence: There was not a working battery-operated radio in the school.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records reviewed, staff failed to ensure that 2 of 5 staff records included required documentation. Evidence: 1. Staff #8 - The education documents needed to qualify the staff for the position they are working were not translated into English. 2. Staff #12 - 0 of 2 reference checks were documented.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, staff failed to ensure that 1 of 5 staff records included documentation of completed out-of-state background checks within the 1st 30-days of employment. Evidence: Staff #8 - Began employment 12/12/22 and to-date there is no documentation of a completed out-of-state child abuse and neglect background search/central registry.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on records reviewed, staff failed to ensure that 1 of 5 staff records included documentation of the VDOE sponsored orientation course (10 hours). Evidence: Staff #8-Employment began 12/12/22 and to-date there was no documentation of the 10-hour course being completed.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observations made, staff failed to ensure that the most recently issued violation notice, dated 10/18/22, was posted in the school. Evidence: A Violation Notice dated 12/6/21 was posted on the bulletin board.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observations made, staff failed to ensure that food brought from home was labeled with the child's name and date. Evidence: Multiple lunch bags in 2 classrooms did not include the date.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on records reviewed, staff failed to ensure that written records of children's injuries were documented as required. Evidence: 1. 4 of 4 written injury reports did not document the time the parent was notified of the child's injury. 2. 2 of 4 written injury reports did not document how the parent was notified of the child's injury.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on interview conducted, the licensee failed to ensure that a required emergency supply item was on-site. Evidence: There was not a working battery-operated radio in the school.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records reviewed, staff failed to ensure that 2 of 5 staff records included required documentation. Evidence: 1. Staff #8 - The education documents needed to qualify the staff for the position they are working were not translated into English. 2. Staff #12 - 0 of 2 reference checks were documented.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 staff records did not include documentation of a required background check. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 ? There was no documentation of a completed central registry check ( CPS ). 2. The 1st date of employment was 7/18/22. 3. A mailing receipt dated 10/17/22 was provided to the inspector as proof of the CPS check being mailed to the State for processing. 4. The CPS check was not submitted within the 1st 30-days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observations made, it was determined that an electrical outlet in one classroom did not have protective safety covers. Evidence: A low-level outlet, under a window, in a 3-4 year old classroom did not have a required safety cover.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 staff records did not include documentation of a required background check. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 ? There was no documentation of a completed central registry check ( CPS ). 2. The 1st date of employment was 7/18/22. 3. A mailing receipt dated 10/17/22 was provided to the inspector as proof of the CPS check being mailed to the State for processing. 4. The CPS check was not submitted within the 1st 30-days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observations made, it was determined that an electrical outlet in one classroom did not have protective safety covers. Evidence: A low-level outlet, under a window, in a 3-4 year old classroom did not have a required safety cover.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that an annual inspection from the local health department has not occurred. Evidence: The most recent health inspection was dated 10/2/20.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 2 administrative records checked did not include documentation of background checks being completed every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Owner #1 - The previous Virginia Central Registry Search ( CPS ) was dated as completed 6/19/15. A current CPS search was not available. 2. Owner #2 - The previous Virginia Central Registry Search ( CPS ) was dated as completed 6/12/15. A current CPS search was not available.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 staff records did not include required out-of-state background checks. Evidence: 1. Staff #9 - There was no documentation of a child abuse and neglect searchz, and criminal record check for the out-of-state location where the individual resides.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 2 administrative records did not include required out-of-state background checks. Evidence: 1. Owner #1 - There was no documentation of a completed sex offender registry search or child abuse and neglect search for the out-of-state location where the individual resides. 2. Owner #2 - There was no documentation of a completed sex offender registry search, child abuse and neglect search, or criminal record search for the out-of-state location where the individual resides.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that an annual inspection from the local health department has not occurred. Evidence: The most recent health inspection was dated 10/2/20.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 2 administrative records checked did not include documentation of background checks being completed every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Owner #1 - The previous Virginia Central Registry Search ( CPS ) was dated as completed 6/19/15. A current CPS search was not available. 2. Owner #2 - The previous Virginia Central Registry Search ( CPS ) was dated as completed 6/12/15. A current CPS search was not available.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 staff records did not include required out-of-state background checks. Evidence: 1. Staff #9 - There was no documentation of a child abuse and neglect searchz, and criminal record check for the out-of-state location where the individual resides.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 2 administrative records did not include required out-of-state background checks. Evidence: 1. Owner #1 - There was no documentation of a completed sex offender registry search or child abuse and neglect search for the out-of-state location where the individual resides. 2. Owner #2 - There was no documentation of a completed sex offender registry search, child abuse and neglect search, or criminal record search for the out-of-state location where the individual resides.”