Honeytree Early Learning Center #4

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. The most recent central registry check for staff #5 was dated 6 months after employment.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. The most recent central registry check for staff #5 was dated 6 months after employment.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. The most recent central registry check for staff #5 was dated 6 months after employment.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #1 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 3 days after their first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 5 months, had reference checks that were 3 days late. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for the past 2 years, had reference checks that were one day late.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances shall be stored in areas physically separate from food Evidence: In classroom 5, there was food on the shelf with cleaning products.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Evidence: In classroom #5, there were 7 children on cots with no top sheet.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to dispose of a soiled diaper in foot-operated storage system with a lid. Evidence: In the two’s classroom, there was a soiled diaper in an open trashcan in the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interview, the center failed to ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. In classroom #1, there were 7 children present and only 6 children written on the attendance sheet. 2. In classroom #6, there were 8 children signed in on the tadpoles app and 14 children written in on the attendance sheet. There were 16 children present in the classroom at the time of the inspection on 7/8/2024.”

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. In the school-age classroom, there was a hole in the wall under the fire extinguisher. This hole had been patched but re-opened. 2. In the school-age boys bathroom, there was water leaking from the ceiling onto the floor. 3. In the school-age classroom, there was an electrical socket that was missing a piece of the cover on the socket.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the afterschool classroom, there was an unlocked gallon jug underneath the sink with chemicals in it. There were children playing in this area.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances shall be stored in areas physically separate from food Evidence: In classroom 5, there was food on the shelf with cleaning products.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Evidence: In classroom #5, there were 7 children on cots with no top sheet.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to dispose of a soiled diaper in foot-operated storage system with a lid. Evidence: In the two’s classroom, there was a soiled diaper in an open trashcan in the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interview, the center failed to ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. In classroom #1, there were 7 children present and only 6 children written on the attendance sheet. 2. In classroom #6, there were 8 children signed in on the tadpoles app and 14 children written in on the attendance sheet. There were 16 children present in the classroom at the time of the inspection on 7/8/2024.”

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. In the school-age classroom, there was a hole in the wall under the fire extinguisher. This hole had been patched but re-opened. 2. In the school-age boys bathroom, there was water leaking from the ceiling onto the floor. 3. In the school-age classroom, there was an electrical socket that was missing a piece of the cover on the socket.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the afterschool classroom, there was an unlocked gallon jug underneath the sink with chemicals in it. There were children playing in this area.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on documentation review and interviews, the center failed to maintain the operational responsibility of the licensee to ensure that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. Evidence: Per the transportation procedure in the parent handbook, children are assisted on and off the bus and are never left unattended. On 2/2/2024, Child 1 (age 5 years) was not assisted off the center bus and left alone and unsupervised on the center bus for approximately 2 hours.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on interviews and documentation review, the center failed to ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The arrival of Child 1 into afterschool care was logged on the attendance of approximately 2:52pm, even though the child was left alone on the center bus after being transported. Child 1 did not arrive into the center until approximately 4:45pm, after they were taken off be locked center bus .”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews, documentation review, and video recording, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensue their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: On 2/2/2024, Child 1 (age 5 years) was left unattended on the center bus by Staff 2 at approximately 2:44 pm. Staff 2 did not remove all children from the center bus who were picked up from schools and brought to the center. Staff 2 did not complete the transportation attendance of children on 2/2/2024. Staff 2 checked Child 1 into after school care at approximately 2:52pm, even though the child was still on the bus. Staff 4 stated they were taking out the trash in the afternoon and observed Child 1 standing in the center bus banging on the front windows and screaming. Staff 4 ran over to the bus and stated the child’s face was ?blood red? and the child was crying hysterically. Staff 4 went to get help and at approximately 4:45 pm, Staff 3 unlocked the bus to get the child off. Staff 3 stated the child jumped into their arms once the door was opened. The child stated they had fallen asleep and stated Staff 2 left them on the bus. The child forgot to ask to unbuckle and fell asleep. When the child woke up, no one else was on the bus . The child stated they couldn?t get out and was screaming and crying very loud until the teacher came. Staff 4 stated that after the child was taken into the center, they talked with Staff 2 about the incident. Staff 2 was unaware any children were missing in after school care. Staff 2 did not ensure the care, protection, and guidance of Child 1 when they were left unsupervised on a locked bus for approximately 2 hours.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews and video recording, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On 2/2/2024, Child 1 (age 5 years) was left alone and unsupervised on a locked center bus for approximately 2 hours.”

8VAC20-780-580-C

“SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on interviews and video recording, the center failed to meet all the requirements of the standards during the transportation of children. Evidence: 1. Multiple staff interviewed stated that on 2/2/2024, Staff 2 left Child 1 (age 5 years) on the center bus. There were no other staff on the bus with the child. The child was left unsupervised on a locked bus for approximately 2 hours. 2. The list of children being transported on bus 39 and bus 25 was not completed on 2/1/2024 and 2/2/2024.”

8VAC20-780-580-K

“SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on interviews and video recording, the center failed to ensure that staff shall verify that all children have been removed from the vehicle at the conclusion on any trip. Evidence: Multiple staff interviewed stated that on 2/2/2024, Staff 2 left Child 1 (age 5 years) alone on the center bus. Staff 2 did not remove all children from the center bus who were picked up from schools and brought to the center for after school care. The child was left unsupervised on a locked bus from approximately 2:44 pm until 4:45 pm.”

8VAC20-780-580-L

“SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that parental permission for transportation and field trips shall be secured before the scheduled activity. Evidence: Child 1 was transported on the center bus on 2/2/2024. Child 1 had no parental permission for transportation in the record during the inspection on 03/05/2024.”

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: Two of the bus seats have ripped apart on the backside of the seat. The vinyl material no longer covers the entire back seat area and the inside foam cushion is exposed. Some of the foam is gone exposing the underneath metal of the seat. Bus seat backs need to be well-padded, as children could strike them if there’s an incident or accident.”

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.On the playground, the bottom step to the children’s boat was cracked and broken, creating a gap. This is an entrapment hazard to children. 2. The picnic table under the outdoor play structure on the School age playground, had a board that was broken and splintered. This creates a snagging hazard to children. 3. Children (ages 3-5 years) were observed during the nap period sleeping on mats. The plastic bags that are used to store the mats (after nap) were placed under the mats where the children’s heads were laying. During nap, several children had transitioned from the mat and their heads were observed laying on or near the plastic bags under the mats. To avoid danger of suffocation, plastic bags must be kept away from babies and children.”

8VAC20-780-570-C

“Based on review and interview, the center failed to ensure that the record of each child’s feeding schedules. Evidence: In the infant 2 class, there were no child feeding schedules available to staff.”

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.On the playground, the bottom step to the children’s boat was cracked and broken, creating a gap. This is an entrapment hazard to children. 2. The picnic table under the outdoor play structure on the School age playground, had a board that was broken and splintered. This creates a snagging hazard to children. 3. Children (ages 3-5 years) were observed during the nap period sleeping on mats. The plastic bags that are used to store the mats (after nap) were placed under the mats where the children’s heads were laying. During nap, several children had transitioned from the mat and their heads were observed laying on or near the plastic bags under the mats. To avoid danger of suffocation, plastic bags must be kept away from babies and children.”

8VAC20-780-570-C

“Based on review and interview, the center failed to ensure that the record of each child’s feeding schedules. Evidence: In the infant 2 class, there were no child feeding schedules available to staff.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1.Child #1 had no address for one emergency contacts on record. 2.Child #2 had no address for emergency contacts on record.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1.Child #1 had no address for one emergency contacts on record. 2.Child #2 had no address for emergency contacts on record.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had two or more references checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: Staff #2 who was hired on 08/17/2022 did not have reference checks documented on file until 09/21/2022. Staff #4 who was hired on 11/21/2022 did not have reference checks documented on file until 11/22/2022.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the competition of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Staff #1, hire date of 10/22/2021 had fingerprint eligibility letter was dated 11/01/2022.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview with the staff, the center failed to keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place. Evidence: In the classroom #1 there was a Swiffer mop with a bottle of cleaning chemicals attached for use. Under the cabinet, which was locked, there was cleaning chemicals in the same area as food. In classroom #7, there was food on the same shelf as the cleaning product. Staff #1 stated the food belonged to them and not the children”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. Evidence: Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had two or more references checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: Staff #2 who was hired on 08/17/2022 did not have reference checks documented on file until 09/21/2022. Staff #4 who was hired on 11/21/2022 did not have reference checks documented on file until 11/22/2022.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the competition of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Staff #1, hire date of 10/22/2021 had fingerprint eligibility letter was dated 11/01/2022.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview with the staff, the center failed to keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place. Evidence: In the classroom #1 there was a Swiffer mop with a bottle of cleaning chemicals attached for use. Under the cabinet, which was locked, there was cleaning chemicals in the same area as food. In classroom #7, there was food on the same shelf as the cleaning product. Staff #1 stated the food belonged to them and not the children”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. Evidence: Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center failed to maintain the outside playground in a clean, safe, and operable manner Evidence: 1. Outside playhouse on older children’s playground had a broken plastic window in the top and a broken plastic panel on the inside. Both of these broken pieces have sharp edges which could snag skin or clothing of children. 2. On the wooden fence, one of the planks on the top of the fence has come up exposing the nails. There are also places in the fence that are missing boards. This is an entrapment hazard to children. 3. Outside playhouse on younger children’s playground had an active yellow jackets nest on the side of the playhouse.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaints of child abuse or neglect within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 had a hire date of 6/23/2022 and #2 had a hire date of 5/11/2022, Neither staff had documentation of the required Central Registry check on file or documented follow-up on the search”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on review of medication, the center failed to notify parent when an authorization for medication expires. Evidence: Child #3 had medication on site. The authorization from parent for this medication was dated 6/2/2022. The expiration for parent authorization was 6/12/2022.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on review of medication the center failed to obtain written authorization from a parent or guardian for prescription medication. Evidence: Child #3 had a second medication on site that had no authorization from parent or guardian.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to ensure child had a physical examination by child’s first day, or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #6 had no physical examination on record during the inspection on 8/5/2022. The child’s start date was 6/6/2022.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain 2 designated people to call in emergency if parents cannot be reached. Evidence: Record for Child #2 did not include the names, addresses and phone numbers for at least 2 people who are not identified as parents/guardians.”