Kidz Comfort Zone II Learning Academy

8VAC20-780-500-B

“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. In the infant room, the diapering pad was torn in multiple areas.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“The required ratio for children ages birth to 16 months is one staff per four children. Staff#4 was observed with supervising five children (the youngest child 11 months old) from approximately 12:41 pm-1:09 pm.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Restroom areas shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels within reach of children. In the center restroom areas, there were no disposable towels provided for use.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child # was not signed and dated.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the kitchen area, the disinfectant solution and sanitizing solution were unlocked on the floor and hanging on the sink within reach of children. In the three and fours bathroom area, sanitizing solutions were unlocked.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff# 1 updated screening was due 10 months ago.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observations, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the three and four years classroom, the closet was observed with key inside and unlocked. The closet contained multiple painting containers with the labels " keep out of reach of children" and "warning". In the infant and toddler room, there was hand soap on the sink with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "caution" The school age bathroom storage was unlocked and it contained multiple disinfectant cleaners with the labels "keep out of reach of children" and "caution" accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Threes & Fours classroom, there were two bottles of hand sanitizer and one container of anti-bacterial hand wipes on the sink counter with the labels "keep out of reach of the children" and "warnings"”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation for all staff of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 09/25/23), there was not a tuberculosis screening found for review. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation was not available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Threes & Fours classroom, there were two bottles of hand sanitizer and one container of anti-bacterial hand wipes on the sink counter with the labels "keep out of reach of the children" and "warnings"”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation for all staff of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: In Staff#2's record (date of hire: 09/25/23), there was not a tuberculosis screening found for review. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation was not available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the staff to children ratios are followed whenever children are in care. Evidence: 1. In the Infant room on February 14, 2023, Child#1 was identified as the youngest, age 3 months and there was observation of one staff with six children. 2. Interview with staff confirmed working alone with children in care during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and photograph, the center did not ensure all hazardous substance were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, there was a bottle of hand sanitizer observed on the diapering area with the labels "keep out of reach" and "warning". 2. In the kitchen area, there was a bottle of odor eliminator spray with the labels "caution" and "keep out of reach of children" on the countertop accessible to children in care.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all children when placed in an infant seat or high chair protective belt is fastened securely. Evidence: During the inspection on February 14, 2023, there was observation of two infants placed in infant seat without the protective belt fastened.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure all cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: In the Infant room, there was observation of one crib without label for a specific child. Interview with staff confirmed use of the crib by a child and a label being available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation and interview with staff, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. During the inspection on February 14, 2023, Staff#3 was observed by the inspector in the kitchen upon arrival. 2. The observation of the Threes/Fours group, revealed there were 7 children in care engaged in active play activities and Staff#3 was the only staff present for the group during this inspection. 3. Interview with Staff#3 confirmed working alone with Threes/Fours group and not directly supervising the children while in the kitchen.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure where playground equipment is to provide resilient surfacing under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: During the inspection on November 21, 2022, there was no resilient surfacing observed under equipment on the playground areas. Interview with staff confirmed no use of resilient surfacing at this time.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all infant cribs have appropriate bottom cover. Evidence: In the Infant room, there were observation of four infant cribs with loosely fitted bottom covers on the mattresses.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations at the center, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: During the inspection on November 21, 2022, there were observations of peeling paint on windows sills, door ways, and walls throughout the 2 years, 3 &4 years, and Infant classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the diapering area contained all requirements. Evidence: In the Infant room, 16 months, and 2 years classrooms where diapering areas were observed, there were no leakproof covered receptacle for soiled linens and plastic lined storage system that is foot operated for disposable diapers. Interview with staff confirmed these required items for diapering areas were not available during the inspection.”