Guardian Angels Up Above

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Staff #3 used their hands to open the lid of the foot-operated system during disposal.”

8VAC20-780-70

“The center shall have in each staff person's record documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #2, identified and working as a lead teacher for over four months, did not have documentation of education and certification to meet the qualifications of lead teacher in the record.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after eating snack and staff's hands shall be washed with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. 1. Child #6 was eating snack and didn't wash hands after. 2. Staff #3 did not wash hands before changing diapers.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“The center shall have an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The fire inspection is overdue by seven weeks.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The center's annual environmental sanitation inspection is overdue by 11 weeks.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. Two cups were not labeled with a name and three cups were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“The center shall have an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The fire inspection is overdue by seven weeks.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. The center's annual environmental sanitation inspection is overdue by 11 weeks.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. Two cups were not labeled with a name and three cups were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The last documented written record of attendance was completed September 25, 2024.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. The center has been operating for a month with children in care and no staff certified in daily health observation.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The last documented written record of attendance was completed September 25, 2024.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. The center has been operating for a month with children in care and no staff certified in daily health observation.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The floors, walls, and ceilings were visibly soiled with black substance, splattered substances, active cobwebs with insects, and dirt and debris in the entryway of the center, the door jams, and each classroom of the center. 2. There were broken, cracked, and missing tiles throughout the center. There were several tiles with a red, rust-like substance in the pre-k room. 3. In the two's, three's, and pre-k classrooms there were several holes in the walls. The classrooms also contained open pipe holes at the base of the walls shared by the rooms.”

8VAC20-780-330-A

“Based on observation of the outside play area, the center failed to ensure playgrounds are designed to protect children from hazards. Evidence: 1. Throughout the play area there were several tripping hazards from the roots of weeds and several branches/logs strewn about. 2. There was trash debris present. 3. There were approximately 6-7 large trees and stumps that were cut down laying in the play area.”

8VAC20-780-330-F

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a shady area be provided on playgrounds during the months of June, July, and August. Evidence: 1. There was no observed shaded area on the outside play area during the inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed there is no shade on the play area.”