Greater Mt Vernon Com Head Start - Gum Springs Children's Center

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A grate in the girls bathroom #2( hallway next to room 8/9) has exposed sharp edges.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The method of parent notification was missing on 3 of 4 accident reports.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Bench cushion in child bathroom had tears along the edge.”

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Menu with child name and allergy were hanging outside the door with out a cover in classroom 9”

8VAC20-780-440-F

“Rest mats are used, and shall have cushioning and be sanitized on all sides weekly or before use by another child. Three rest mats in room 5 had visible tears preventing them from being sanitized as required.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Room 2 had a broken blind and exposed rusted pipe on back of child toilet.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include required information. 6 of 6 accident reports did not have method of notification on report.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on record review and interview, a child under 10 years of age was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. Child A remained in classroom #9 in the dome area for approximately 2 minutes while the class left the room to use the restrooms approximately 10 feet away from the classroom in the hallway with Staff A and Staff B.”

8VAC20-780-80-B-2

“Based on interview, the center did not inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days , of any injury that occurs while child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: Incident occurred on 1/29/2024requiring outside medical attention. Inspector was notified 2/15/2024.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, documentation of child immunization was not obtained before the child attended the center. Evidence: Child A's record did not have immunization record by first date of attendance ( )”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review, one staff record did not contain documentation of a negative Tuberculosis ( TB) screening at least every two years. Evidence: Staff A's record contained documentation of a negative TB result dated 6/21 ( Expired 6/23)”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: Classroom 6- toilet broken in attachment to tile and wall. Classroom 2- peeling paint under the art board.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: Room 2- outlet s were missing protective covers under art board.”