Genesis Learning Center @ Bensley Commons

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. In the three year old classroom, an older version of the allergy list was posted. 2. Administration acknowledged that the current version was not available in the classroom and that changes had occurred between the previous version and the most up to date which was dated 10/2/2023.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for one staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required. Evidence: 1. Th record of staff #2 (date of employment 8/21/2023) did not contain a central registry finding. 2. Administration acknowledged that there was not a central registry finding in the record.”

8VAC20-780-550-G Complaint related: Yes

“COMPLAINT RELATED Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain documentation of emergency evacuation drills that included the date and time of the drill as required. Evidence: 1. A 2023 drill log was reviewed. Six of the nine monthly drill entries did not contain the time of the drill. The June evacuation drill contained a date error. 2. Administration stated that the drills were conducted but not logged promptly which resulted in errors in the required documentation.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on review of documentation, video footage, and interview, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. On 2/1/2023, the center notified the Department of Education that child #1 (age 3) was left unsupervised on the playground. In a video recording, two (2) teachers are observed bringing 15 children inside. Child #1 is then observed sitting on the playground alone in front of the slide chute. Video surveillance indicates that child #1 was outside from approximately 12:14 pm-12:30 pm. Child #1 can be heard crying in the video footage. 2. Staff did not perform the name to face procedures immediately upon entering the classroom and were unaware that Child #1 was missing. 3. Administration acknowledged that the child was left unsupervised for approximately 16 minutes. In interview, staff and administration confirmed that child #1 was crying and visibly upset when he was located and brought inside.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on review of documentation, video footage, and interview, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (age 3) was not within sight and supervision of staff for approximately 16 minutes on 2/01/2023 when the child was left unsupervised outside on the playground. 2. Administration acknowledged that the child was left unsupervised for approximately 16 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that their activities and services were maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: 1. Administration identified the center’s required policies and procedures for identifying where children are at all times as a procedure called Name to Face Recognition. In the employee handbook, the center’s written procedure states, ?Each time the class enters or exits through any door in the building, a name to face check must be completed on the check in/check out sheet before entrance or exit? Staff must call the student’s name verbally and see their face to mark them present." In interview, staff #3 (date of employment: 3/9/2022) and staff #4 (date of employment: 7/11/2022) stated that they were trained in these procedures but did not perform the required Name to Face Recognition while entering the building from the playground which resulted in child #1 being left outside unsupervised. The staff stated they did not perform the name to face procedures immediately upon entering the classroom. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff did not follow the center’s own supervision policies and procedures.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when food was brought from home, that the container was sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identified the owner. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, a bottle of breastmilk was observed that was missing the complete date. Two bags of breastmilk were observed that were missing the date and a label that identified the owner. 2. Administration acknowledged that the food from home did not have the required labeling and dates.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on review of documentation, video footage, and interview, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. On 2/1/2023, the center notified the Department of Education that child #1 (age 3) was left unsupervised on the playground. In a video recording, two (2) teachers are observed bringing 15 children inside. Child #1 is then observed sitting on the playground alone in front of the slide chute. Video surveillance indicates that child #1 was outside from approximately 12:14 pm-12:30 pm. Child #1 can be heard crying in the video footage. 2. Staff did not perform the name to face procedures immediately upon entering the classroom and were unaware that Child #1 was missing. 3. Administration acknowledged that the child was left unsupervised for approximately 16 minutes. In interview, staff and administration confirmed that child #1 was crying and visibly upset when he was located and brought inside.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on review of documentation, video footage, and interview, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (age 3) was not within sight and supervision of staff for approximately 16 minutes on 2/01/2023 when the child was left unsupervised outside on the playground. 2. Administration acknowledged that the child was left unsupervised for approximately 16 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that their activities and services were maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: 1. Administration identified the center’s required policies and procedures for identifying where children are at all times as a procedure called Name to Face Recognition. In the employee handbook, the center’s written procedure states, ?Each time the class enters or exits through any door in the building, a name to face check must be completed on the check in/check out sheet before entrance or exit? Staff must call the student’s name verbally and see their face to mark them present." In interview, staff #3 (date of employment: 3/9/2022) and staff #4 (date of employment: 7/11/2022) stated that they were trained in these procedures but did not perform the required Name to Face Recognition while entering the building from the playground which resulted in child #1 being left outside unsupervised. The staff stated they did not perform the name to face procedures immediately upon entering the classroom. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff did not follow the center’s own supervision policies and procedures.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when food was brought from home, that the container was sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identified the owner. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, a bottle of breastmilk was observed that was missing the complete date. Two bags of breastmilk were observed that were missing the date and a label that identified the owner. 2. Administration acknowledged that the food from home did not have the required labeling and dates.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on review of documentation, video footage, and interview, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. On 2/1/2023, the center notified the Department of Education that child #1 (age 3) was left unsupervised on the playground. In a video recording, two (2) teachers are observed bringing 15 children inside. Child #1 is then observed sitting on the playground alone in front of the slide chute. Video surveillance indicates that child #1 was outside from approximately 12:14 pm-12:30 pm. Child #1 can be heard crying in the video footage. 2. Staff did not perform the name to face procedures immediately upon entering the classroom and were unaware that Child #1 was missing. 3. Administration acknowledged that the child was left unsupervised for approximately 16 minutes. In interview, staff and administration confirmed that child #1 was crying and visibly upset when he was located and brought inside.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on review of documentation, video footage, and interview, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (age 3) was not within sight and supervision of staff for approximately 16 minutes on 2/01/2023 when the child was left unsupervised outside on the playground. 2. Administration acknowledged that the child was left unsupervised for approximately 16 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that their activities and services were maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: 1. Administration identified the center’s required policies and procedures for identifying where children are at all times as a procedure called Name to Face Recognition. In the employee handbook, the center’s written procedure states, ?Each time the class enters or exits through any door in the building, a name to face check must be completed on the check in/check out sheet before entrance or exit? Staff must call the student’s name verbally and see their face to mark them present." In interview, staff #3 (date of employment: 3/9/2022) and staff #4 (date of employment: 7/11/2022) stated that they were trained in these procedures but did not perform the required Name to Face Recognition while entering the building from the playground which resulted in child #1 being left outside unsupervised. The staff stated they did not perform the name to face procedures immediately upon entering the classroom. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff did not follow the center’s own supervision policies and procedures.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when food was brought from home, that the container was sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identified the owner. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, a bottle of breastmilk was observed that was missing the complete date. Two bags of breastmilk were observed that were missing the date and a label that identified the owner. 2. Administration acknowledged that the food from home did not have the required labeling and dates.”