Creative Critters II

8VAC20-780-330-E

“Sandboxes with bottoms which prevent drainage shall be covered when not in use. There were 2 sandboxes observed on the playground that did not have covers.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“The center's procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medication and the centers procedure did not include this information.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There were 3 bottles observed without dates on them for Child #1.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In room #1 2 containers of bleach and water were sitting on bookshelf and in room #5 in an unlocked closet on shelf, there were 2 containers of bleach and water and a container of toilet cleaner.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. The center did not ensure areas and equipment inside and outside, should be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition for the following areas on the outdoor space. 1.Tthere protruding nails on the wooden fence surrounding an HVAC system and on the wooden picnic table. 2.There were gaps between the plastic mats for the outdoor bicycle path and the largest gap was up to approximately 8 inches and it created a tripping hazard.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #3 obtained 14 hours of annual training.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #5 has been employed for more than 19 months and there is not documentation of the results of a central registry check.”

8VAC20-780-40-I

“The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention. There was not an injury plan available for review.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #1, did not have documentation requesting a criminal records check from a different state prior. Staff #1 has been working for more than 3 weeks years.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5 did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from a one state.”

22.1-289.057-A

“(Repeat violation) The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

22.1-289.035-A

“The center is required to have applicants for employment and employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for #1licensee was overdue by 8 months.”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and photograph, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the center's School age classroom, there was observations of a unlocked cabinet containing a large bottle of sunscreen spray with the labels "keep out of reach of children" "warnings" and "flammable". 2. Photograph of the hazardous substance found in the cabinet during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations and photographs, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The following were observations at the center during the inspection: 1. In the CuddleBugs classroom, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the walls. 2. In the Caterpillar 1 classroom, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the walls. 3. In the Caterpillar 2 classroom, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the walls, and a visible hole in the wall. 4. In the Caterpillar 2 classroom, there was one electrical outlet with a visible crack on the side and a yellow bin containing toys with two visible cracks on the sides with sharp points exposed. 5. In the Caterpillar 1 and 2 classrooms, there were multiple area rugs with curled corners and unsecured causing a tripping hazard. 6. In the Butterfly 1 and 2 classrooms, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the walls. 7.. In the School Age classroom, there were multiple areas of peeling paint on the walls. 8. The outdoor sandbox wooden barrier log was loose and separate from the base causing a gap for a safety hazard. 9. There were multiple protruding nails on the wooden fence areas surrounding the air condition units on the outdoor playground area. 10. Photographs of the observations in the center's classrooms and outdoor playground areas taken during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual approval from the health department Evidence: During the inspection, the last health inspection was dated 01/14/2022. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual approval from the health department Evidence: During the inspection, the last health inspection was dated 01/14/2022. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis within the last 30 calendar days. Evidence In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 05/15/23), the tuberculosis documentation was dated05/09/22. Interview with staff confirmed the available documentation for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure staff sit with children during meal times. Evidence: In Butterfly 1&2 classrooms, the children were observed eating lunch and the staff did not sit with children during meal times.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the centers are maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence:”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure a menu for the current one week period. Evidence: During the inspection, the menu posted did not include the current week dates. Interview with staff confirmed the missing dates on available menu during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure to follow the staff to children ratio whenever children are in care. Evidence: In the Caterpillar 2 classroom, the ratio was 2:15 with the youngest child being, Child#1 (23 months). Interview with staff confirmed the child age and staff to children ratio followed during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days. Evidence: In Staff#1's (date of hire: 8/17/22) and Staff#3's (date of hire: 06/20/22) records, there was no current CPR certification found. Interview with staff confirmed the CPR certification was not available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on children record and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain each child enrolled contained all information. Evidence: In Child#5's record, the name, address, and phone number of two designated people was not found. Interview with staff confirmed there was no available information for emergency contacts during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff member on duty obtained instruction of daily health observation of children. Evidence: Interview with staff confirmed there was no staff available during the inspection with daily health observation training for review.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure all staff obtained current certification in first aid within 90 days. Evidence: In Staff#1's (date of hire: 8/17/22) and Staff#3's (date of hire: 06/20/22) records, there was no current first aid certification found. Interview with staff confirmed the first aid certification was not available for review during the inspection.”