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8VAC20-780-140-A

“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record for Child #4, who had been enrolled for eight weeks.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 obtained 6.5 of the 16 required hours for 2024.”

22.1-289.036-A

“The center is required to have applicants undergo a background checks every five years. The most recent national criminal background check for officer #1 was overdue by one year.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Repeat Violation: The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) 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 12 days after their first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #5 updated screening was due over one month ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of records, the center did not ensure that each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of hire 09/03/2024) had a tuberculosis screening that was dated on 9/10/2024. 2. Leadership acknowledged that the document was late.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, 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: 1. In the preschool room, there was a metal baseboard that had fallen and was loose resulting in a crack that contained sharp edges that could hurt or harm a child. 2. Leadership acknowledged the baseboard was broken.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period or during evening and overnight care shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. During nap time in the 3 year old classroom, there was one cot observed with a bottom cover but not a top cover and another cot observed missing a bottom cover without a top cover.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure a sworn disclosure statement was completed every five years. Evidence: The record for Staff (S) S3 documented a sworn disclosure statement dated, 2/8/17. There was not a repeat sworn disclosure statement for S3 at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview with the center director, it was acknowledged that a repeat sworn disclosure statement for S3 was not documented.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center failed to ensure staff completed annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Six of six staff records reviewed did not document 16 annual training hours were completed for the 2021-2022 year. During an interview with the director, it was acknowledged that the staff did not complete the required annual training hours.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing be used. Evidence: 1. The diaper changing pad on the changing table in the infant room had three tears making it an absorbent surface. The infant room was observed with 4 children in attendance. 2. The teacher in the room confirmed the tears. During an interview, the center director acknowledged the changing pad had tears and was in need of being replaced.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that every applicant for licensure as a child center undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to issuance of a license and every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent sworn disclosure statement for applicant/agent (A) A1, is dated 2/7/17 and the most recent central registry findings for A1 is dated 3/14/17. 2. During an interview, the center director acknowledged the repeat checks had not been completed for A1.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials insecticides and pesticides, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In room #1, one container of Lysol and one container Clorox Fabric Sanitizer, both labeled "Caution" and Keep Out of Reach of Children" were in a unlocked closest. 2. In room #2, one container of Clorox and one container of Glade Air Freshener, both labeled "Caution" and Keep Out of Reach of Children" were above the changing table. It was not diapering time when hazardous substances were observed. 3. In room #4, one container of disinfectant wipes labeled "Keep out of reach" and "Danger" was on top of the children's cubbies.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review and interview, one staff record did not have documentation of an updated central registry finding every five years from the date of the most recent Central Registry finding. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2, had an original Central Registry finding on 03/01/17. The Central Registry was updated on 04/27/22. Central Registry finding should be updated every five years from the date of the most recent Central Registry finding.”