Helping Hands Child Development Center

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: 1. Medication 2 was not labeled with the child’s name. Staff confirmed that the medication belonged to Child 2. 2. Medication 3 was not labeled with a child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 10/26/2023; there was not documentation that Staff 1 has completed the VDOE orientation course.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 05/17/2024; the tuberculosis screening was dated 05/28/2024.”

8VAC20-780-280-G

“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that if hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents and shall not resemble food or beverage containers. Evidence: 1. There was a clear squeeze bottle, that resembled a condiment container, containing a blue liquid solution in a cabinet in the 2 year old classroom. Staff confirmed that the blue liquid was Dawn dish liquid. 2. There was a clear squeeze bottle, that resembled a condiment container, containing hand soap on the children’s restroom sink of the pre-k class.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: 1. Medication 2 was not labeled with the child’s name. Staff confirmed that the medication belonged to Child 2. 2. Medication 3 was not labeled with a child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 10/26/2023; there was not documentation that Staff 1 has completed the VDOE orientation course.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 05/17/2024; the tuberculosis screening was dated 05/28/2024.”

8VAC20-780-280-G

“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that if hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents and shall not resemble food or beverage containers. Evidence: 1. There was a clear squeeze bottle, that resembled a condiment container, containing a blue liquid solution in a cabinet in the 2 year old classroom. Staff confirmed that the blue liquid was Dawn dish liquid. 2. There was a clear squeeze bottle, that resembled a condiment container, containing hand soap on the children’s restroom sink of the pre-k class.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 08/29/2023. There were no findings from a search of the central registry for Staff 3 available for review during the 01/09/2024 inspection. Staff 3 was observed working during the inspection. 2. The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 11/20/2023. There were no findings from a search of the central registry for Staff 4 available for review during the 01/09/2024 inspection. Staff 4 was observed working during the inspection. The results have since been obtained and are dated 01/17/2024. 3. The record for Staff 5 contained a documented hire date of 10/26/2023. There were no findings from a search of the central registry for Staff 5 available for review during the 01/09/2024 inspection. Staff 5 was observed working during the inspection. The results have since been obtained and are dated 01/17/2024.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hour of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation that a minimum of 16 hours of annual training had been completed. Staff 6 verified that Staff 1 has not completed 16 hours of training.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on document review, the center failed to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection report was dated 06/01/2022.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 01/09/2023; there was not documentation that Staff 1 has completed the VDOE orientation course in the record for Staff 1. Staff 6 verified that the training has not been completed. 2. The record for Staff 2 contained a documented hire date of 08/29/2023; there was not documentation that Staff 2 has completed the VDOE orientation course in the record for Staff 2. Staff 6 verified that the training has not been completed.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 08/29/2023. There were no findings from a search of the central registry for Staff 3 available for review during the 01/09/2024 inspection. Staff 3 was observed working during the inspection. 2. The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 11/20/2023. There were no findings from a search of the central registry for Staff 4 available for review during the 01/09/2024 inspection. Staff 4 was observed working during the inspection. The results have since been obtained and are dated 01/17/2024. 3. The record for Staff 5 contained a documented hire date of 10/26/2023. There were no findings from a search of the central registry for Staff 5 available for review during the 01/09/2024 inspection. Staff 5 was observed working during the inspection. The results have since been obtained and are dated 01/17/2024.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hour of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation that a minimum of 16 hours of annual training had been completed. Staff 6 verified that Staff 1 has not completed 16 hours of training.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on document review, the center failed to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection report was dated 06/01/2022.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 01/09/2023; there was not documentation that Staff 1 has completed the VDOE orientation course in the record for Staff 1. Staff 6 verified that the training has not been completed. 2. The record for Staff 2 contained a documented hire date of 08/29/2023; there was not documentation that Staff 2 has completed the VDOE orientation course in the record for Staff 2. Staff 6 verified that the training has not been completed.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or prior to coming into contact with children and that the documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 06/14/023. The record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening; the tuberculosis screening was not obtained at the time of employment or prior to coming into contact with children. 2. The record for Staff 5 contained a documented hire date of 01/09/2023. The tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff 5 was dated 09/09/2022; the tuberculosis screening had not been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain a copy of the criminal record check and a sex offender registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained documentation that Staff 3 had resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 08/16/2021. There was not a criminal record check from all of the states in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years available for review during the 07/25/2023 inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 2. The record for Child 2 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the address was incomplete for the 2nd designated person listed)”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or prior to coming into contact with children and that the documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 06/14/023. The record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening; the tuberculosis screening was not obtained at the time of employment or prior to coming into contact with children. 2. The record for Staff 5 contained a documented hire date of 01/09/2023. The tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff 5 was dated 09/09/2022; the tuberculosis screening had not been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain a copy of the criminal record check and a sex offender registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained documentation that Staff 3 had resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 08/16/2021. There was not a criminal record check from all of the states in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years available for review during the 07/25/2023 inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 2. The record for Child 2 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the address was incomplete for the 2nd designated person listed)”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: name and phone number of the child’s physician; and the first date of attendance.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, record review and discussion with staff, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 5 had a documented hire date of 03/28/2022; Staff 5 does not have a current certification in first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, record review and discussion with staff, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in CPR within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 5 had a documented hire date of 03/28/2022; Staff 5 does not have a current certification in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on document review and interviews, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: As of 9:55 am on 01/25/2023, the daily attendance in the Toddler Class had not been taken. Staff 1 stated that they usually take attendance around 10:00 am. There were a total of 8 children in the class during the inspection. The daily attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 2. The record for Child 2 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 3. The record for Child 5 did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date 09/01/2021. There was not a central registry available for review during the inspection. 2. The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date 07/06/2021. There was not a central registry available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: There was an aerosol can of Lysol on the counter behind the sink in the 2 year old class that was accessible to the children.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, record review and discussion with staff, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 5 had a documented hire date of 03/28/2022; Staff 5 does not have a current certification in first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, record review and discussion with staff, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in CPR within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 5 had a documented hire date of 03/28/2022; Staff 5 does not have a current certification in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on document review and interviews, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: As of 9:55 am on 01/25/2023, the daily attendance in the Toddler Class had not been taken. Staff 1 stated that they usually take attendance around 10:00 am. There were a total of 8 children in the class during the inspection. The daily attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 2. The record for Child 2 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 3. The record for Child 5 did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date 09/01/2021. There was not a central registry available for review during the inspection. 2. The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date 07/06/2021. There was not a central registry available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: There was an aerosol can of Lysol on the counter behind the sink in the 2 year old class that was accessible to the children.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on observation, record review and discussion with staff, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff 1 had a documented hire date of 03/28/2022; Staff 1 does not have a current certification in first aid. 2. The record for Staff 2 had a documented hire date of 11/01/2021; Staff 2 does not have a current certification in first aid. 3. The record for Staff 3 had a documented hire date of 08/16/2021; Staff 3 does not have a current certification in first aid. 4. The record for Staff 4 had a documented hire date of 08/13/2021; Staff 4 does not have a current certification in first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on observation, record review and discussion with staff, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in CPR within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff 1 had a documented hire date of 03/28/2022; Staff 1 does not have a current certification in CPR. 2. The record for Staff 2 had a documented hire date of 11/01/2021; Staff 2 does not have a current certification in CPR. 3. The record for Staff 3 had a documented hire date of 08/16/2021; Staff 3 does not have a current certification in CPR. 4. The record for Staff 4 had a documented hire date of 08/13/2021; Staff 4 does not have a current certification in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: There was an unlocked restroom, being used for storage, in the Toddler Classroom. There were four gallons cans of paint, two five gallon containers of paint and two Decon rodent traps on the floor of the restroom. The door to the restroom was ajar during the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date 08/16/2021. There was not a central registry available for review during the inspection. 2. The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date 08/13/2021. There was not a central registry available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: As of 8:45 am on 07/21/2022, the daily attendance in the 2 Year Old Class had not been taken. There were a total of 9 children in the class during the inspection. The daily attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on observations, record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present shall have a current certification in CPR and first aid. Evidence: 1. Neither of the staff members present in the infant class during the inspection had a current certification in CPR and first aid. 2. Neither of the staff members present in the 2 year old class during the inspection had a current certification in CPR and first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on observation, record review and discussion with staff, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff 1 had a documented hire date of 03/28/2022; Staff 1 does not have a current certification in first aid. 2. The record for Staff 2 had a documented hire date of 11/01/2021; Staff 2 does not have a current certification in first aid. 3. The record for Staff 3 had a documented hire date of 08/16/2021; Staff 3 does not have a current certification in first aid. 4. The record for Staff 4 had a documented hire date of 08/13/2021; Staff 4 does not have a current certification in first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on observation, record review and discussion with staff, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in CPR within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff 1 had a documented hire date of 03/28/2022; Staff 1 does not have a current certification in CPR. 2. The record for Staff 2 had a documented hire date of 11/01/2021; Staff 2 does not have a current certification in CPR. 3. The record for Staff 3 had a documented hire date of 08/16/2021; Staff 3 does not have a current certification in CPR. 4. The record for Staff 4 had a documented hire date of 08/13/2021; Staff 4 does not have a current certification in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: There was an unlocked restroom, being used for storage, in the Toddler Classroom. There were four gallons cans of paint, two five gallon containers of paint and two Decon rodent traps on the floor of the restroom. The door to the restroom was ajar during the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date 08/16/2021. There was not a central registry available for review during the inspection. 2. The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date 08/13/2021. There was not a central registry available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: As of 8:45 am on 07/21/2022, the daily attendance in the 2 Year Old Class had not been taken. There were a total of 9 children in the class during the inspection. The daily attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on observations, record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present shall have a current certification in CPR and first aid. Evidence: 1. Neither of the staff members present in the infant class during the inspection had a current certification in CPR and first aid. 2. Neither of the staff members present in the 2 year old class during the inspection had a current certification in CPR and first aid.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that there shall at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: Staff 4 stated that there was not a staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and discussion with the staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 had a documented hire date of 07/06/2021. There were no findings from a search of the central registry available for review on the 01/27/2022. 2. The record for Staff 2 had a documented hire date of 08/16/2021. There were no findings from a search of the central registry available for review on the 01/27/2022. 3. The record for Staff 3 had a documented hire date of 09/27/2021. There were no findings from a search of the central registry available for review on the 01/27/2022.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 had a documented hire date of 07/06/2021. The date on the sworn statement was 08/11/2021.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain a copy of the criminal record check and a sex offender registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff 2 contained documentation that Staff 2 had resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. The record for Staff 2 contained a documented hire date of 08/16/2021. There was not a criminal record check or a sex offender registry check from all of the states in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years available for review during the 01/27/2022 inspection.”

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma. Evidence: Staff 4 stated that the center did not have written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that there shall at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: Staff 4 stated that there was not a staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and discussion with the staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 had a documented hire date of 07/06/2021. There were no findings from a search of the central registry available for review on the 01/27/2022. 2. The record for Staff 2 had a documented hire date of 08/16/2021. There were no findings from a search of the central registry available for review on the 01/27/2022. 3. The record for Staff 3 had a documented hire date of 09/27/2021. There were no findings from a search of the central registry available for review on the 01/27/2022.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 had a documented hire date of 07/06/2021. The date on the sworn statement was 08/11/2021.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain a copy of the criminal record check and a sex offender registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff 2 contained documentation that Staff 2 had resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. The record for Staff 2 contained a documented hire date of 08/16/2021. There was not a criminal record check or a sex offender registry check from all of the states in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years available for review during the 01/27/2022 inspection.”

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma. Evidence: Staff 4 stated that the center did not have written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”