Jupiter Learning Academy

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that there is at least one staff in each classroom where children are present that has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Staff #3 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #3 had current certification in CPR. Staff #3 confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR. 2. In the 4?s classroom, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff in the classrooworking with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #1 had current certification in CPR. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Based on interview the center failed to ensure that the injury prevention plan is updated at least annually. Evidence: 1.Upon request for the injury prevention plan, the Program Director could not locate the injury prevention plan, nor the date that was last updated.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center is maintained in clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The carpet in the 4?s classroom had multiple snags and loose strings, two of which were large enough to cause a tripping hazard.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing complies with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. The mulch on Playground A measured five inches in various places. 2. The mulch on Playground B measured between two and 4.75 inches in various places 3. The mulch did not meet the minimum safety standard of six inches.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that there is at least one staff in each classroom where children are present that has current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Staff #3 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #3 had current certification in first aid. Staff #3 confirmed that they did not have current certification in first aid. 2. In the 4?s classroom, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #1 had current certification in first aid.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain a dated current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1.The allergy lists in the school age room, the 3?s room, the 2?s room, the infant room and the 4?s room were not dated. Staff #5 confirmed that the lists were not dated. 2.Child #3 had acai berry listed as an allergy in the record. Interviews with PD and licensee revealed there is no allergy, but an intolerance and parental preference which was not listed on the list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in any of the classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that there is at least one staff in each classroom where children are present that has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Staff #3 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #3 had current certification in CPR. Staff #3 confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR. 2. In the 4?s classroom, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff in the classrooworking with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #1 had current certification in CPR. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“Based on interview the center failed to ensure that the injury prevention plan is updated at least annually. Evidence: 1.Upon request for the injury prevention plan, the Program Director could not locate the injury prevention plan, nor the date that was last updated.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center is maintained in clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The carpet in the 4?s classroom had multiple snags and loose strings, two of which were large enough to cause a tripping hazard.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing complies with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. The mulch on Playground A measured five inches in various places. 2. The mulch on Playground B measured between two and 4.75 inches in various places 3. The mulch did not meet the minimum safety standard of six inches.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that there is at least one staff in each classroom where children are present that has current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Staff #3 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #3 had current certification in first aid. Staff #3 confirmed that they did not have current certification in first aid. 2. In the 4?s classroom, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #1 had current certification in first aid.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain a dated current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1.The allergy lists in the school age room, the 3?s room, the 2?s room, the infant room and the 4?s room were not dated. Staff #5 confirmed that the lists were not dated. 2.Child #3 had acai berry listed as an allergy in the record. Interviews with PD and licensee revealed there is no allergy, but an intolerance and parental preference which was not listed on the list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in any of the classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interview and document review, the center failed to maintain required staff-to-child ratios. Evidence: 1. The center's request for the temporary staff-to-child ratio/group size waiver was approved requiring a staff-to-child ratio of 1:6 for children 16 months to 24 months. 2. On 03/07/2024, there were only two staff supervising 13 children. Staff #1 confirmed that the youngest child in the group was 23 months old and that the group was not within the required staff-to-child ratio of 1:6.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of records, observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member submitted a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #8?s start date on file was 3/27/2023. Staff #8 was observed in a classroom with children. 2. Staff #8 did not have TB screening on file. Staff #1 confirmed that #8 did not submit a negative TB screening at the time of employment.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that over-the-counter skin procedures were not kept beyond the expiration date. Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, there was Destin diaper cream labelled with Child #6?s name. The expiration date was 9/2020.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, it is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, there was one lunchbox without a name or date. Staff #7 confirmed that the lunchbox was not labeled with a name or date. 2. In the 3?s and 4?s classroom, there was two lunchboxes without a name or date. Staff #4 and Staff #3 confirmed that the lunchboxes were not labeled with a name or date.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of records, observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member submitted a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #8?s start date on file was 3/27/2023. Staff #8 was observed in a classroom with children. 2. Staff #8 did not have TB screening on file. Staff #1 confirmed that #8 did not submit a negative TB screening at the time of employment.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that over-the-counter skin procedures were not kept beyond the expiration date. Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, there was Destin diaper cream labelled with Child #6?s name. The expiration date was 9/2020.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, it is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, there was one lunchbox without a name or date. Staff #7 confirmed that the lunchbox was not labeled with a name or date. 2. In the 3?s and 4?s classroom, there was two lunchboxes without a name or date. Staff #4 and Staff #3 confirmed that the lunchboxes were not labeled with a name or date.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that all staff obtained a tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #7?s last TB screening on file was dated 10/05/2020. Staff #7 confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been completed. 2. Staff #4?s previous TB screening on file was dated 07/14/2020. The more recent TB screening on file was completed on 09/20/2022. Staff number #7 confirmed that the most recent TB screening was not completed within 2 years of the previous screening. 3. Staff #5?s previous TB screening on file was dated 07/08/2020. The most recent TB screening on file was completed on 07/15/2022. Staff number #7 confirmed that the most recent TB screening was not completed within 2 years of the previous screening.”

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening was submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #3?s start date is 08/16/2022. The TB screening on file was completed on 08/27/2022. Staff #7 confirmed that Staff #3 did not complete a TB screen prior to coming in contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observations and interviews, the center failed to ensure that food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #2, 17 lunch boxes were not clearly dated and 12 lunch boxes were without names. Staff #7 confirmed that the lunch boxes were not labeled with a name or dated.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the medication authorization was available to staff. Evidence 1. There was no authorization form available for medication #1, #2, #3, #6 or #7. 2. Staff #7 confirmed there were no medication authorizations available.”

8VAC20-780-380-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that a daily schedule was posted. Evidence: 1. No daily schedule was observed to be posted in the classrooms or in the center. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that daily schedules were not posted.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that all staff obtained a tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #7?s last TB screening on file was dated 10/05/2020. Staff #7 confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been completed. 2. Staff #4?s previous TB screening on file was dated 07/14/2020. The more recent TB screening on file was completed on 09/20/2022. Staff number #7 confirmed that the most recent TB screening was not completed within 2 years of the previous screening. 3. Staff #5?s previous TB screening on file was dated 07/08/2020. The most recent TB screening on file was completed on 07/15/2022. Staff number #7 confirmed that the most recent TB screening was not completed within 2 years of the previous screening.”

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening was submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #3?s start date is 08/16/2022. The TB screening on file was completed on 08/27/2022. Staff #7 confirmed that Staff #3 did not complete a TB screen prior to coming in contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observations and interviews, the center failed to ensure that food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #2, 17 lunch boxes were not clearly dated and 12 lunch boxes were without names. Staff #7 confirmed that the lunch boxes were not labeled with a name or dated.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the medication authorization was available to staff. Evidence 1. There was no authorization form available for medication #1, #2, #3, #6 or #7. 2. Staff #7 confirmed there were no medication authorizations available.”

8VAC20-780-380-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that a daily schedule was posted. Evidence: 1. No daily schedule was observed to be posted in the classrooms or in the center. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that daily schedules were not posted.”

22VAC40-185-340-F Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure sight and sound supervision of children at all times. Evidence: 1. On 10/07/2021 at approximately 11:05 A.M., ten two year olds were left without supervision in the classroom for approximately 45 seconds. 2. Staff #2 was in the restroom with four children assisting with handwashing. Staff #1 was left in the classroom with ten children. Nine children were playing various centers, and one child was sitting at the table drinking water. Staff #1 left the classroom and went into the kitchen and closed the door. The kitchen is adjacent to the classroom. 3. Staff #2 did not communicate with Staff #1 that she was leaving the classroom. The Licensing Inspector was the only adult in the classroom with ten two year olds for approximately 45 seconds.”

22VAC40-185-350-E-4 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review and interview, children of three years of age to age of eligibility to attend public school (five years by September 30), were not in ratio of one staff member to every 10 children. Evidence: 1. On the date of the investigation (10/07/2021), at approximately 10:20 a.m. there were 16 children being supervised by one staff member. 2. Staff B confirmed that the classroom was out of ratio with 16 children to one staff member.”

22VAC40-185-500-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that proper cleaning procedures were followed after diapering a child. Evidence: 1. After changing a child Staff #2 first sprayed bleach water onto the surface. Staff #2 then turned and washed her hands and returned to the changing table. She took a disposable towel and wiped the surface. Staff #2 then started to spray the table with a soap water solution. 2. Staff #2 stated she was trained to spray the changing table with bleach water, and then wash her hands and the child's hands. After handwashing is complete, return to the diaper changing area and wipe the surface and spray with soap and water and wipe the surface dry. 3. Th proper procedure is to clean the surface with soap and water and wipe dry, and then to follow with a sanitizing agent and let it air dry. When using bleach water two minutes air dry time is recommended before wiping the surface dry.”