Grow Early Learning-Cheriton Center

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The child day center obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. According to the sworn disclosure statement signed by staff 3, staff 3 has lived in two states other than Virginia in the past five years. No background checks were obtained from those states.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leak-proof storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hands nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. A staff member was observed disposing of a child's soiled diaper by using her hands to open the lid of the diaper disposal system.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Repeat violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contains the names, addresses, telephone numbers and employment information for each parent. The record provided for child 3 indicated N/A for the father with no additional information, however a father was documented on the birth certificate.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were pokeberry plants with berries, toxic to humans, growing through the fencing on the large outdoor playground.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“When infants are in care there shall be one staff person for every four children. There were ten children ages infant to three years in the infant classroom with only two staff until the inspector notified the coordinator that a third staff person was needed.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Children, in a mixed age group of infants to three years, were observed eating food off the floor and reaching into and eating each other's food without staff intervention or assistance.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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. There was a container of lotion and a container of hand sanitizer, both with warning labels, on a desk at the end of the central hallway.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, address, employment and telephone numbers for the parents. The record for child 2 did not include the address, employment and telephone contact numbers for the father.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that medication is administered by a staff member who meets the required qualification of certification to administer medications - medication administration certification (MAT). Evidence: 1. According to medication administration documentation provide, albuterol was administered via an inhaler to child 3 by staff 4 on 6/20/2023. Staff 4 is not MAT certified. 2. According to medication administration documentation and staff interview, albuterol was administered via an inhaler to child 3 by staff 5 on 6/7/2023 and via a nebulizer on 6/20/2023. Staff 5 confirmed administering the mediation and that she does not currently have MAT certification.”

8VAC20-780-240-D

“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff are provided in writing the center's written policy for the administration of medication. Evidence: Staff 1 was unable to provide the facility's written medication policy that is provided to all stay when hired. Staff 1 confirmed that all staff were trained but was unable to provide a written medication policy document that is/was provided to staff.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based upon review of documents, the facility has not ensured that the operational responsibilities of the licensee have ensured that that services are maintained to be in compliance with the center's own policies. Evidence: The center's policy regarding the administration included in the medication administration notebook indicates that medication is to be administered only by staff who are trained to administer the medication (MAT). Documentation provided showed that on 6/7/2023 and 6/20/2023, medication was administered to child 3 by staff 4 and staff 5 neither of whom are MAT certified.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The door to the laundry room located in the main hallway was not locked. There were containers of laundry detergent, bleach, sanitizing wipes, stain remover and multi-surface cleanser, all with warning labels, stored in this closet.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that in each group of children, a written record of daily attendance documenting the arrival and departure of each in care as it occurs is maintained. Evidence: 1.The attendance record in the mixed age two year old classroom indicated three children in attendance. There were four children in care. Child 1 had not been added to the attendance sheet when she arrived. 2. Staff on duty in the mixed age two year old classroom acknowledged that child 1 had not been added to the attendance sheet when she arrived.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based upon review of five staff records, the facility has not ensured that new staff complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The facility was unable to provide documentation that staff 2, employed since 3/10/2023, had completed the required VDOE orientation course.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The door to the laundry room located in the main hallway was not locked. There were containers of laundry detergent, bleach, sanitizing wipes, stain remover and multi-surface cleanser, all with warning labels, stored in this closet.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that in each group of children, a written record of daily attendance documenting the arrival and departure of each in care as it occurs is maintained. Evidence: 1.The attendance record in the mixed age two year old classroom indicated three children in attendance. There were four children in care. Child 1 had not been added to the attendance sheet when she arrived. 2. Staff on duty in the mixed age two year old classroom acknowledged that child 1 had not been added to the attendance sheet when she arrived.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based upon review of five staff records, the facility has not ensured that new staff complete the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The facility was unable to provide documentation that staff 2, employed since 3/10/2023, had completed the required VDOE orientation course.”