Happy Hearts Children's Center

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure that three staff annually completed the department's health and safety update course as required. Evidence: Staff A's record contained course dated 2016 Staff B's record contained course dated 4/2022 Staff C's record contained course dated 11/2018”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of records, one staff record did not contain documentation of a completed Sworn Disclosure (SDS) prior to hire. Evidence: Staff A - record contained a completed SDS that expired 4/2023.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff in toddler classroom did not wash hands before and after changing diaper of child.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff in toddler room did not clean and sanitize the diaper changing pad after using.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, a nonabsorbent surface for diapering was not used. Evidence: The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had a tear, making it no longer nonabsorbent.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure that three staff annually completed the department's health and safety update course as required. Evidence: Staff A's record contained course dated 2016 Staff B's record contained course dated 4/2022 Staff C's record contained course dated 11/2018”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of records, one staff record did not contain documentation of a completed Sworn Disclosure (SDS) prior to hire. Evidence: Staff A - record contained a completed SDS that expired 4/2023.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff in toddler classroom did not wash hands before and after changing diaper of child.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff in toddler room did not clean and sanitize the diaper changing pad after using.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, a nonabsorbent surface for diapering was not used. Evidence: The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had a tear, making it no longer nonabsorbent.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #1's record did not contain the work address of each parent who has custody and annual update. Child #2's record did not contain the work address of each parent who has custody and annual file update. Child #3's record did not contain annual file update/ review.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review, required documentation of children's injuries were found to be incomplete. Evidence: 8 of 11 accident injury reports were missing " Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury" completed by program.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #1's record did not contain the work address of each parent who has custody and annual update. Child #2's record did not contain the work address of each parent who has custody and annual file update. Child #3's record did not contain annual file update/ review.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review, required documentation of children's injuries were found to be incomplete. Evidence: 8 of 11 accident injury reports were missing " Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury" completed by program.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain within the first 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence: Staff #2, #3 and #4's records do not contain documentation of completing Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the bathroom connected to the Toddler classroom, cleaning products were not locked away to prevent access by children. In the 4 year old classroom, cleaning products were not locked away to prevent access by children.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: In the 3 year old room and outlet cover was missing under the windows.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's records did not have documentation of of completing 16 hours of training annually.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #2, #3 and #4's records did not contain the work phone number and/or place of employment of each parent who has custody. Child #2's record did not contain documentation of the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency. Child #1's record did not contain documentation of the names of person authorized to pick up the child in an emergency, if the parent can not be reached.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #5's most recent tuberculosis test was 10/26/2020.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood, chipped or peeling paint, visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment, head entrapment hazards, and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: In the 3 year old classroom, a wooden top has been placed over the toilet tank and the wood is splintering and the paint is peeling.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain within the first 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence: Staff #2, #3 and #4's records do not contain documentation of completing Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the bathroom connected to the Toddler classroom, cleaning products were not locked away to prevent access by children. In the 4 year old classroom, cleaning products were not locked away to prevent access by children.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: In the 3 year old room and outlet cover was missing under the windows.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's records did not have documentation of of completing 16 hours of training annually.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #2, #3 and #4's records did not contain the work phone number and/or place of employment of each parent who has custody. Child #2's record did not contain documentation of the addresses of two designated people to call in an emergency. Child #1's record did not contain documentation of the names of person authorized to pick up the child in an emergency, if the parent can not be reached.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #5's most recent tuberculosis test was 10/26/2020.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood, chipped or peeling paint, visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment, head entrapment hazards, and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: In the 3 year old classroom, a wooden top has been placed over the toilet tank and the wood is splintering and the paint is peeling.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that within the first 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence: Staff #1 and #2's records do not contain documentation of the completion of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center had refrigerated bottles that did not contain the date. Evidence: Bottles in the refrigerator in the Infant Room and in the Kitchen were labeled with the child's name, but were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation, when a child is placed in a high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: Child was in a high chair, but protective belt was not used.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a nonabsorbent surface shall be used for diapering or changing. Evidence: The diaper surface in the Toddler room and the 2 year old room had holes and therefore were no longer nonabsorbent.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that each rest area be equipped with soap, toilet paper and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Evidence: The bathroom in the 2 year old room was not equipped with toilet paper or paper towels.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The toddler room, 3 year old room and the 2 year old room had hazardous chemicals in an unlocked closets.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the inside of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the Toddler room, the paint is peeling off the wall under the window frame.”

8VAC20-780-245-H

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that staff complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's records did not have documentation of the required annual training hours for 2021-2022.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on a review of children records, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of 2 years old. Evidence: Child #4 and #5's records do not contain documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years old.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children records, the center failed to obtain required documentation for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #1, #2, #3 and #5's records do not contain documentation of persons authorized to pick up the child.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that within the first 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Evidence: Staff #1 and #2's records do not contain documentation of the completion of the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center had refrigerated bottles that did not contain the date. Evidence: Bottles in the refrigerator in the Infant Room and in the Kitchen were labeled with the child's name, but were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation, when a child is placed in a high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: Child was in a high chair, but protective belt was not used.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a nonabsorbent surface shall be used for diapering or changing. Evidence: The diaper surface in the Toddler room and the 2 year old room had holes and therefore were no longer nonabsorbent.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that each rest area be equipped with soap, toilet paper and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Evidence: The bathroom in the 2 year old room was not equipped with toilet paper or paper towels.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The toddler room, 3 year old room and the 2 year old room had hazardous chemicals in an unlocked closets.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the inside of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the Toddler room, the paint is peeling off the wall under the window frame.”

8VAC20-780-245-H

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that staff complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5's records did not have documentation of the required annual training hours for 2021-2022.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on a review of children records, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of 2 years old. Evidence: Child #4 and #5's records do not contain documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years old.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children records, the center failed to obtain required documentation for each child enrolled. Evidence: Child #1, #2, #3 and #5's records do not contain documentation of persons authorized to pick up the child.”

8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the Toddler room, there is paint chipping form the corners and under the window sill. In the Infant room, paint has scraped off of the closet door edges and the white cupboard”

8VAC20-780-560-G Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all food brought form home, is sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: In the Infant Room, there was one meal on the counter with no last name and no date. One container, contained the first and last name, but did not have a date. Bottles in the refrigerator for water, with no name and no date.”

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

“Based on observation, the center failed to insure that all equipment was safe and in good working condition. Evidence: In the toddler room, one of the high chairs had no safety strap.”

8VAC20-780-280-B Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the center failed to keep cleaning products in a locked area. Evidence: In the infant room the soap/water solution and the bleach/water solution were not kept. in a locked area. In the Pre-K room, the soap/water solution and the bleach/water solution were not kept in a locked area.”