HoneyTree Early Learning Center - Salem

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 5 months.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1?s certification in first aid was not current. It was overdue by 3 weeks. Staff 2?s certification in first aid was not current. It was overdue by 2 weeks.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff 1?s certification in CPR was not current. It was overdue by 3 weeks. Staff 2?s certification in CPR was not current. It was overdue by 2 weeks.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #1, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 3 weeks.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 5/24/2024, Staff 1 engaged in inappropriate conversations with Child 1 (age 8) and Child 2 (age 9) about actions with another adult. During the conversations, Staff 1 included gestures describing the actions that were not appropriate for children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATIONS 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: On the school age playground, the top of the wooden boarder was separated from bottom boarder creating approximately a 3 inch gap. This causes a tripping hazard for children.”

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: 1.Staff #2, hire date of 1/23/2024 had fingerprint eligibility letter was dated 1/24/2024.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATIONS 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: On the school age playground, the top of the wooden boarder was separated from bottom boarder creating approximately a 3 inch gap. This causes a tripping hazard for children.”

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: 1.Staff #2, hire date of 1/23/2024 had fingerprint eligibility letter was dated 1/24/2024.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, 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 #5 had an employment date of 3/20/2023. There were no results from the Central Registry on file during the inspection 12/14/2023”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all infant prepared formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: In the infant class, there were bottles in the refrigerator and on the counter that had no label to show ownership or dates.”

8VAC20-780-570-C

“Based on documentation review and interview, the center failed to ensure that the record of each child on formula shall contain the brand of formula. Evidence: In the infant class, the children’s schedules did not contain which brand of formula each child required.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION 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 preschool classroom, there was paint peeling off the wall by the bulletin board and by the exit door to the playground. Children were observed in that area. 2.The picture boarder leading out the door to the playground had one side of the boarder coming off and the screws were exposed. Children were observed in that area. 3.In the two’s classroom, one of the doors to the diaper changer had come off. This door was propped against the changing table, screws from the door were exposed. Children were observed in that area. 4. The cabinet drawer facing in two’s room was missing; exposing hardware and broken, jagged, sharp wood. Children were observed in this area. 5. On the playground, there was a 2-inch drop from the asphalt to the mulch where the children play. This is a tripping hazard for children. 6. On the school age playground, the top of the wooden boarder was separated from bottom boarder creating approximately a 3 inch gap. This is a tripping hazard for children.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on review of medication, the center failed to obtain written authorization from a parent or guardian for prescription medication or have medication administered by a staff person who meets the requirements per the standards. Evidence: 1. Child #5 had medication on site during the inspection on 12/14/2023. There was no authorization from the parent to administer the medication. 2. Medication was administered by Staff 6 on 11/28/2023, 12/5/2023 and 12/7/2023 to Child 6. Medication was administered by Staff 6 on 12/4/2023 to Child 7. Staff 6 does not have current MAT certification”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that there is a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing and that 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 system during disposal. Evidence: 1.In the infant class, the changing pad used for diapering had rips in the pad. 2.The diaper pale in the two year old classroom was not foot operable. That part of the diaper pale was broken.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1.On the preschool playground, observed a non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing. 2.On the preschool playground there was climbable a toy Jeep. This had a fall zone of approximately 3 feet to the end of the slide, which is stationary.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the restrooms were equipped with soap. Evidence: In the restrooms in the hallway, used by all children in the center, there was no soap in the girls or boys bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 was enrolled on 8/14/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 12/11/2023.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to have documentation of the TB screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 had an employment date of 8/22/2023. The TB screening on file was dated 4/11/2023 which is more than 30 days from the employment date.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, 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 #5 had an employment date of 3/20/2023. There were no results from the Central Registry on file during the inspection 12/14/2023”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all infant prepared formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: In the infant class, there were bottles in the refrigerator and on the counter that had no label to show ownership or dates.”

8VAC20-780-570-C

“Based on documentation review and interview, the center failed to ensure that the record of each child on formula shall contain the brand of formula. Evidence: In the infant class, the children’s schedules did not contain which brand of formula each child required.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION 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 preschool classroom, there was paint peeling off the wall by the bulletin board and by the exit door to the playground. Children were observed in that area. 2.The picture boarder leading out the door to the playground had one side of the boarder coming off and the screws were exposed. Children were observed in that area. 3.In the two’s classroom, one of the doors to the diaper changer had come off. This door was propped against the changing table, screws from the door were exposed. Children were observed in that area. 4. The cabinet drawer facing in two’s room was missing; exposing hardware and broken, jagged, sharp wood. Children were observed in this area. 5. On the playground, there was a 2-inch drop from the asphalt to the mulch where the children play. This is a tripping hazard for children. 6. On the school age playground, the top of the wooden boarder was separated from bottom boarder creating approximately a 3 inch gap. This is a tripping hazard for children.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on review of medication, the center failed to obtain written authorization from a parent or guardian for prescription medication or have medication administered by a staff person who meets the requirements per the standards. Evidence: 1. Child #5 had medication on site during the inspection on 12/14/2023. There was no authorization from the parent to administer the medication. 2. Medication was administered by Staff 6 on 11/28/2023, 12/5/2023 and 12/7/2023 to Child 6. Medication was administered by Staff 6 on 12/4/2023 to Child 7. Staff 6 does not have current MAT certification”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that there is a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing and that 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 system during disposal. Evidence: 1.In the infant class, the changing pad used for diapering had rips in the pad. 2.The diaper pale in the two year old classroom was not foot operable. That part of the diaper pale was broken.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1.On the preschool playground, observed a non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing. 2.On the preschool playground there was climbable a toy Jeep. This had a fall zone of approximately 3 feet to the end of the slide, which is stationary.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the restrooms were equipped with soap. Evidence: In the restrooms in the hallway, used by all children in the center, there was no soap in the girls or boys bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 was enrolled on 8/14/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 12/11/2023.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to have documentation of the TB screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 had an employment date of 8/22/2023. The TB screening on file was dated 4/11/2023 which is more than 30 days from the employment date.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interviews, record review, and inspection, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. EVIDENCE: 1. On 11/28/2023, Staff #1 allowed Child #1 (age 3 years) to leave the classroom alone to go to the bathroom down the hallway. Without any staff supervision, Child #1 left the bathroom, went down the hallway, and exited the building into the parking lot alone. The parking lot is next to a two-lane road with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour. 2. The center’s bus driver reported that they pulled into the parking lot, at nearly the same time as the child’s parent, and saw the child standing alone inside of the front door of the center. The child exited the building and walked alone into the parking lot of the center. 3. The child’s parent reported that the child was in the parking lot as she was pulling into the lot.”

8VAC20-780-40-G Complaint related: No

“Based on record review, the center upon enrollment of a child, failed to require information regarding proof of the child’s age and identity. EVIDENCE: Record for Child #1 (date of enrollment 8/10/2020) did not include evidence that the child’s proof of age and identity was reviewed/confirmed.”

8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interviews and record review, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. EVIDENCE: 1. On 11/28/23, Staff #1 allowed Child #1 (age 3 years) to leave the classroom alone to go to the bathroom down the hallway. After leaving the classroom and without any sight and sound supervision from staff, Child #1 entered and left the bathroom, walked down the hallway, stood at the front door, and exited the building alone into the parking lot of the center. 2. The center’s bus driver reported, with a written statement, that they pulled into the parking lot, at nearly the same time as the child’s parent, and saw the child standing inside of the front door of the center. The child exited the building alone to the parking lot of the center. 3. The child was not in sight and sound supervision of staff for an estimated time of approximately five to 15 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-140-A Complaint related: No

“Based on record review, the center failed to have physical examination documentation for each child enrolled. EVIDENCE: Record for Child #1 did not include a physical examination before the child’s 1st day of attendance (8/10/2020) nor within 30 days after the first day of attendance”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a current CPR certificate for each staff member within the first 90 days. Evidence: Staff #1, which was hired on 10/11/2022 and Staff #4, which was hired on 08/31/2022, had no record of an CPR certificate during the inspection on 1/18/2023”

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 playground in a clean, safe, and operable manner. Evidence: On the door of the wooden gate, the slacks of wood and been broken creating sharp, pointed edges which create a snagging hazard for children. There was a screen from a window on the ground on the blacktop. The screws that hold the screen in place were protruding upward causing an impalement hazard for children. No children were observed on the playground”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 08/29/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 1/18/2023”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a current First Aid certificate for each staff member within the first 90 days. Evidence: Staff #1, which was hired on 10/11/2022 and Staff #4, which was hired on 8/31/2022, had no record of a First Aid certificate during the inspection on 1/18/2023.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of child’s immunizations before first day in attendance. Evidence: Child #1, which was enrolled on 9/6/2022 had no documentation of immunizations on file during the inspection on 05/4/2023. Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of child’s immunizations before first day in attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 9/19/2022 had immunization documentation on file, they were unable to read and determine who they belonged to.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, which was enrolled on 9/6/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 5/4/2023. Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 9/19/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 05/4/2023.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of child’s immunizations before first day in attendance. Evidence: Child #1, which was enrolled on 9/6/2022 had no documentation of immunizations on file during the inspection on 05/4/2023. Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of child’s immunizations before first day in attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 9/19/2022 had immunization documentation on file, they were unable to read and determine who they belonged to.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, which was enrolled on 9/6/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 5/4/2023. Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 9/19/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 05/4/2023.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of child’s immunizations before first day in attendance. Evidence: Child #1, which was enrolled on 9/6/2022 had no documentation of immunizations on file during the inspection on 05/4/2023. Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of child’s immunizations before first day in attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 9/19/2022 had immunization documentation on file, they were unable to read and determine who they belonged to.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, which was enrolled on 9/6/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 5/4/2023. Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 9/19/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 05/4/2023.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of child’s immunizations before first day in attendance. Evidence: Child #1, which was enrolled on 9/6/2022 had no documentation of immunizations on file during the inspection on 05/4/2023. Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of child’s immunizations before first day in attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 9/19/2022 had immunization documentation on file, they were unable to read and determine who they belonged to.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, which was enrolled on 9/6/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 5/4/2023. Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 9/19/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 05/4/2023.”

8VAC20-780-280-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place. Evidence: Inspector observed cleaning materials on the shelves in classroom 1 and 2. The cleaning materials were out of the reach of children and there were no children present in the classroom at the time.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to provide addresses of emergency contacts for child’s record. Evidence: Child #1 and child #2 were missing addresses for emergency contacts in the record.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation the center failed to install carbon monoxide detectors in each building that serves preschool children. Evidence: Inspector asked if the center had carbon monoxide detectors installed and was informed they did not.”

8VAC20-780-280-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place. Evidence: Inspector observed cleaning materials on the shelves in classroom 1 and 2. The cleaning materials were out of the reach of children and there were no children present in the classroom at the time.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to provide addresses of emergency contacts for child’s record. Evidence: Child #1 and child #2 were missing addresses for emergency contacts in the record.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation the center failed to install carbon monoxide detectors in each building that serves preschool children. Evidence: Inspector asked if the center had carbon monoxide detectors installed and was informed they did not.”