Karter School Of South Riding

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on review, 6 of 13 staff files indicated that not all employees had completed the department's annual health and safety update course for 2023. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (01/04/2023), it was determined that the following staff did not have a current certificate of completion on file for the 2023 Annual Health & Safety Update Training: Staff #4 (the last certificate on file was dated - 03/25/22), Staff #5 (the last certificate on file was dated - 03/25/22), Staff #6 (the last certificate on file was dated - 07/20/22), Staff #10 (the last certificate on file was dated - 09/15/22), Staff #11 (the last certificate on file was dated - 01/23/22), and Staff #13 (the last certificate on file was dated - 03/17/22). 2. This finding was confirmed on the date of inspection by the Center Director.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on review, a piece of equipment, outside on the center playground was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (09/20/2023), peeling paint was observed on the brown climbing structure located on the center playground. 2. The brown peeling paint was primarily observed on the high traffic areas of the painted wood.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on review, a piece of equipment, outside on the center playground was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (09/20/2023), peeling paint was observed on the brown climbing structure located on the center playground. 2. The brown peeling paint was primarily observed on the high traffic areas of the painted wood.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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: In the unlocked kitchen, there were cleaning supplies under the sink.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: In the Pre-Primary room, there allergy list was present; however, was not kept in a confidential manner.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-1

“Based on observation, the center failed to post a notice, prominently displayed next to the license, that states a description of specific violations of licensing standards to be corrected and the deadline for completion of such corrections and the notice is available fore inspection at the facility or on the facilities website. Evidence: Inspection Summary and Violations from the last inspection dated 06/22/2022 was not posted.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Cleaning chemicals were located an unlocked closet in the kitchen. Clorox wipes were located on the kitchen floor in an unlocked kitchen. Dish detergent was on an accessible counted in the Toddler classroomm”

8VAC20-780-570-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be held when fed. Evidence: In the Infant classroom, an infant was not held during bottle feeding.”

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 to include breakage of any equipment. Evidence: The faucets in the Toddler Room are broken and in need of repair.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Observed during a diaper change, staff sanitized changing surface with a bleach/water solution; however the surface was not cleaned prior to sanitizing.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of documents, the center failed to maintain and keep at the center a separate record fore each child enrolled with all required documents. Evidence: Child #6's record does not contain documentation of a written care plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”