Discovery Daycare

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most current violation notice dated, March 14 2023 was not posted in a conspicuous place at the center.”

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that Staff shall sit with children during meal times. Evidence: During lunch time the staff stood near the tables and distributed food to the children. One staff would get the cots out for nap time. No staff sat with the children during lunch time.”

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: The storage closet located in the hallway was unlocked. Inside the closet was bleach, glass cleaner and disinfectant spray. This hallway is used by preschool children going to the bathroom.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-6 Complaint related: No

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that all the required documents are posted in areas accessible to the public. Evidence: The Special Order dated 1/31/2023 was not posted in an area accessible to the public on 5/8/23”

8VAC20-780-570-B Complaint related: No

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be held when fed. Bottles shall not be propped or used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: Upon entering the infant area on 5/25/23 at 12:30 pm two infants, one in a crib the second in a bouncy chair had their bottles propped with blankets. There were four infants with two staff in the infant area during this time.”

8VAC20-780-440-L Complaint related: No

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that pillows and filled comforters shall not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: An infant in the crib was on a boppy pillow.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that central registry checks are submitted within seven calendar days of the person being employed and received within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 5 (hire date 5/1/23), staff #6 (hire date 5/8/23), staff #4 (hire date 4/24/23), staff #3 (hire date 4/19/23), and staff # 1 (hire date 4/27/23) had their central registry request submitted 5/21/23.”

22.1-289.023-A Complaint related: No

“Based on observations the center failed to ensure that all the required documents are posted in areas accessible to the public. Evidence: The Notice of Intent dated 1/30/2023 was not posted on 5/8/23.”

8VAC20-780-240-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #3 (hire date 4/19/23), Staff #4 (hire date 4/24/23), Staff #5 (hire date 5/1/23) and staff # 6 (hire date 5/8/23) do not have documentation on file of orientation training being conducted.”

22.1-289.023-B

“Based on observation the center failed to have a copy of the special order provided by the Department to be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. Evidence: The Notice of Intent, Special Order and violation notice were not posted in a prominent place at the public entrance. These are to be posted for one year.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1 began care 8/22/22 and there is no documentation of a physical examination on file.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on record reviews and interviews the center failed to ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not have documentation that a lockdown drill was practiced in 2022.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record reviews the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 began care 8/22/22 and there is no documentation on file that the child has received immunizations.”

22.1-289.023-B

“Based on observation the center failed to have a copy of the special order provided by the Department to be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. Evidence: The Notice of Intent, Special Order and violation notice were not posted in a prominent place at the public entrance. These are to be posted for one year.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1 began care 8/22/22 and there is no documentation of a physical examination on file.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on record reviews and interviews the center failed to ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not have documentation that a lockdown drill was practiced in 2022.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record reviews the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 began care 8/22/22 and there is no documentation on file that the child has received immunizations.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: In the pre-k area during nap time two children were placed behind shelves to sleep. The six staff in this area remained at a table eating lunch approximately 25 feet from the children. The staff could not see the two children during nap time.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that hazardous shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Located on the sink in the infant area was Clorox wipes, disinfectant spray not locked. 2. Located on a shelf next to the refrigerator in the infant area was glass cleaner, not locked.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, 2, 3 did not have documentation of orientation training being completed prior to working alone with children.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: In the pre-k area during nap time two children were placed behind shelves to sleep. The six staff in this area remained at a table eating lunch approximately 25 feet from the children. The staff could not see the two children during nap time.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that hazardous shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Located on the sink in the infant area was Clorox wipes, disinfectant spray not locked. 2. Located on a shelf next to the refrigerator in the infant area was glass cleaner, not locked.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, 2, 3 did not have documentation of orientation training being completed prior to working alone with children.”

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

“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that central registry checks are received by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (hire date 6/6/22, central registry received 11/11/22), staff #5 (hire date 7/26/22, central registry received 11/15/22), and staff #6 (hire date 8/8/22) do not have a central registry check on file within 30 days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-410-8 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that the following actions are forbidden: Punishment by applying unpleasant or harmful substances. Evidence: 1. During an investigation on 9/13/22, the inspector found an open apple cider vinegar bottle in the staff’s training/break area. Staff #1 and #2 stated that it was sprayed on the child’s arms to stop biting. They added that it had not been used in a while. During further interviews with staff, it was determined that staff spray apple cider vinegar in children’s mouths if they bite. 2. The LI observed written permission provided by three parents allowing the center to spray apple cider vinegar in their children’s mouths for biting. 3. Staff #1 admitted to spraying the apple cider vinegar in two children’s mouths.”

22.1-289.035-B-4 Complaint related: No

“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that staff who have worked outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years had a request sent for a child abuse and neglect search from that state by the end of the 30th day of employment. Staff #6 (hire date 8/8/22) does not have an out of state child abuse and neglect request from the state listed on the sworn statement indicating the staff person had lived in another state within the last five years.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on review of video footage and interviews, the center failed to ensure that children were not punished physically or roughly handled. Evidence: On 9/12/2022 at approximately 10:26 am child #1, three years old, was playing in a playhouse cube. Staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the arms and pulled the child out of the playhouse cube. Staff #1 sat child #1 on the floor lifting the child’s right leg and began spanking child #1 on the right buttocks area, three to four times.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on review of video recording and interviews, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: Child #1 was visibly upset and sat on the floor crying approximately two minutes after staff #1 had spanked the child. Staff #1 left child #1 sitting on the floor crying and went to the office and told staff #2 that she had ?popped? child #1 on the butt. Staff #2 verified that staff #1 came to her office and stated that she had popped child #1 because he had scratched her on her arm. Staff #2 stated that she told staff #1 to place child #1 in time out.”

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Based on review of video recording, dated 9/12/2022, the staff failed to sit with children during meal times. Evidence: The video recording reviewed showed that the staff in the preschool areas did not sit with the children during lunch time on 9/12/22.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on review of video recording and interviews, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: The video recording dated 9/12/22 showed that Staff #3 was located in the preschool area close to the front door. The video showed that during lunch staff #3 would leave this area and go to the kitchen leaving the 10 children out of actual sight supervision. The kitchen was approximately 28 feet from the classroom area. Staff #3 had her back to the children when she walked to the kitchen.”

8VAC20-780-400-C

“Based on review of video recording, the center failed to ensure that when time out is used as a behavior guidance technique, it shall be used sparingly and shall not exceed one minute for each year of the child’s age. Evidence: The video recording reviewed showed Staff #1 pickup child #1, three years old, and sit the child in a chair. Child #1 was in time out from 10:29 am to 11:07 am. Staff #1 stated that she was told to sit child #1 in time out by staff #2.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center failed to unsure that hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The storage closets located at the preschoolers bathroom had a chain lock on the door. The chain was too long and when LI opened the door with the chain attached all of the hazardous substances inside were easily accessible. 2. On top of the book cases/room dividers in the toddler and two year old areas was a spray bottle of sanitizer. Accessible to the children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Located in the preschool area is a sink with a white cabinet. The paint/covering is peeling off and is accessible to the children.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, 2, 3, 4 did not have documentation of orientation training being conducted.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of records the center failed to have the following information in each staff records. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1, 3 and 5 do not have a date of employment listed. 2. Staff # 2 does not have an application on file. 3. Staff # 2 and 4 do not have emergency contact information listed. 4. Staff # 1, 3, 5 do not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possess the education, certification required for their job position. 5. Staff #1, 2, 3, 4 do not have documentation that two or more references were contacted.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that all staff living outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years has an out of state background check. Evidence: Staff #4, hire date 12/13/2021 listed living out of the State of Virginia is the past five years and there are no background checks on file from that state.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that all staff submit to fingerprinting/criminal history checks prior to first day of employment. Staff #2, hire date 5/2/2022, does not have a fingerprint background check on file.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of records the center failed to ensure that employees are not employed until the center has the staff person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: Staff # 1 has a hire date of May 2, 2022 and was working on 6/3/2022. There was no sworn statement or affirmation on file.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that staff have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2, hire date 5/2/2022 and staff #4, hire date 12/13/2021 do not have a central registry finding on file. Staff #2 was present during the inspection and interviews proved that staff #4 works regularly at the center.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of records the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #5 began care 6/18/2021, no physical examination is on file.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-1

“Based on review of records the center failed to ensure that each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff # 4 has a hire date of 12/13/2021 and there is no TB screening documentation on file.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of records the center failed to maintain for each child enrolled documentation of viewing proof of the children's identity and age. Evidence: Child # 1 entered care 3/3/2021, there is no proof of the child's identity and age in the file.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running before and after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. While observing diaper changing in the infant area the staff changed a diaper, used hand sanitizer and then proceeded to change another diaper. 2. While observing the diaper changing in the toddlers area the staff changed a diaper and did not wash her hands prior to changing another diaper.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center failed to unsure that hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The storage closets located at the preschoolers bathroom had a chain lock on the door. The chain was too long and when LI opened the door with the chain attached all of the hazardous substances inside were easily accessible. 2. On top of the book cases/room dividers in the toddler and two year old areas was a spray bottle of sanitizer. Accessible to the children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: Located in the preschool area is a sink with a white cabinet. The paint/covering is peeling off and is accessible to the children.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, 2, 3, 4 did not have documentation of orientation training being conducted.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of records the center failed to have the following information in each staff records. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1, 3 and 5 do not have a date of employment listed. 2. Staff # 2 does not have an application on file. 3. Staff # 2 and 4 do not have emergency contact information listed. 4. Staff # 1, 3, 5 do not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possess the education, certification required for their job position. 5. Staff #1, 2, 3, 4 do not have documentation that two or more references were contacted.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that all staff living outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years has an out of state background check. Evidence: Staff #4, hire date 12/13/2021 listed living out of the State of Virginia is the past five years and there are no background checks on file from that state.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that all staff submit to fingerprinting/criminal history checks prior to first day of employment. Staff #2, hire date 5/2/2022, does not have a fingerprint background check on file.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of records the center failed to ensure that employees are not employed until the center has the staff person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: Staff # 1 has a hire date of May 2, 2022 and was working on 6/3/2022. There was no sworn statement or affirmation on file.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that staff have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2, hire date 5/2/2022 and staff #4, hire date 12/13/2021 do not have a central registry finding on file. Staff #2 was present during the inspection and interviews proved that staff #4 works regularly at the center.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of records the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #5 began care 6/18/2021, no physical examination is on file.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-1

“Based on review of records the center failed to ensure that each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff # 4 has a hire date of 12/13/2021 and there is no TB screening documentation on file.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of records the center failed to maintain for each child enrolled documentation of viewing proof of the children's identity and age. Evidence: Child # 1 entered care 3/3/2021, there is no proof of the child's identity and age in the file.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running before and after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. While observing diaper changing in the infant area the staff changed a diaper, used hand sanitizer and then proceeded to change another diaper. 2. While observing the diaper changing in the toddlers area the staff changed a diaper and did not wash her hands prior to changing another diaper.”

8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on interviews the center failed to inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of an injury that required outside medical attention. Evidence: 1. An injury to a child occurred on 10/28/2021. The center has not informed the department's representative of the injury that occurred that required medical attention. 2. When the guardian was contacted by staff # 4, she was told of the burn and a picture was text to the guardian.”

8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interviews with staff children under 10 years of age were not always in actual sight supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. On 10/28/21 staff #1 was gathering supplies to complete a craft. Staff # 1 stated that she plugged in a hot glue gun in the outlet next to the three foot cubby. She placed the glue gun on top of the cubby. She then began organizing the craft materials on the cubby. Staff #1 stated that she did not see the child pick up the glue gun. Staff #1's observation was fixed on the craft materials. 2. Staff # 2 was involved with an incident with two other children in the classroom. 3. Staff #3 was interviewed and stated that during the incident she was in the office getting some coloring sheets for the children and was not providing supervision to the children at that time. 4. All three staff stated they didn't see the child grab the glue gun when the incident occurred. They became aware when the child cried. Child #1(age: 2 years 11 months) had reached up and grabbed the hot glue gun, which resulted in hot glue getting on said child's left forearm. Child #1 had a second degree burn from the hot glue.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interviews the staff failed to ensure the care and protection of all children in care. Evidence: 1. On 10/28/2021 staff #1 was completing a craft with the children. Staff #1 gathered the supplies needed and plugged a hot glue gun into an outlet. The glue gun was then placed on top of a three foot cubby that is used to separate the areas. Staff #1 stated she was a few feet away and when she looked back at the glue gun child #1 (age: 2 years 11 months) had the glue gun in hand and had hot glue on her arm. The child was crying. 2. Staff # 1 & 2 removed the glue from the arm and applied first aid. Staff #4 called the guardian and reported the burn and sent a picture by text. Child #1 was taken to the doctor by the guardian. Child #1 had a second degree burn.”