Langley Children's Center

8VAC20-780-280-G

“If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. Spray bottles located in two classrooms did not indicate the contents of the liquid.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The records for Child #3,4 and 5 did not contain documentation of who viewed the child's identity and age.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Medication found in one classroom was not properly labeled with a child's name.”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Exception: Twelve inches of space are not required where cots, beds, or rest mats are located adjacent to a wall or a divider as long as one side is open at all times to allow for passage. Cots in one classroom were located adjacent to a wall/divider and did not allow one side to remain open at all times.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the addresses for two emergency contacts. Child #3's record did not contain an address for one emergency contact. Child #4's record did not contain addresses for both emergency contacts.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Prior to hire, the center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a criminal record or central registry search for Staff #1 prior to hire. Staff #1's out of state criminal record was requested six days after their hire date. The out of state central registry was requested two weeks after hire date.”

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person for staff hired after March 1, 1996: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Staff #1's record did not contain documentation of at least two references to character, reputation and competency were checked before employment. Staff #1 has been employed for over two weeks.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. Staff #1 confirmed that on 12/17/2024, Child #1 (age 3 years) was served food at lunch time, exposing the child to an allergen. 2. Child #1 was sitting at a table designated for children with food allergies. Staff #1 did not verify the list of allergens that was posted in the classroom before serving food to Child #1. 3. Child #1 suffered an allergic reaction, which included coughing, vomiting and difficulty breathing and was administered emergency medication and was transported to the local emergency hospital.”

8VAC20-780-560-P

“A child with a diagnosed food allergy shall not be served any food identified in the written care plan. 1. The written care plan for Child #1 (age 3 years) identifies a food allergy. 2. Staff #1 knew that Child #1 was sitting at a lunch table designated for children with food allergies, but was not aware that the child had a separate pitcher to use and refilled the child's cup using the pitcher used for all children. 3.Child #1 had an allergic reaction after ingesting the allergen, which included coughing, vomiting and difficulty breathing, and was administered emergency medication and transported to the local emergency hospital.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering surface in one classroom was no longer non-absorbent. A crack was found on the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 11a.m. on 12/18/2024, there were a total of 11 children present on the playground, but only 10 were recorded as present on the attendance record.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall 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. The written list of children's allergies in one classroom was not current. The list included a child who is no longer in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. Staff #1 confirmed that on 12/17/2024, Child #1 (age 3 years) was served food at lunch time, exposing the child to an allergen. 2. Child #1 was sitting at a table designated for children with food allergies. Staff #1 did not verify the list of allergens that was posted in the classroom before serving food to Child #1. 3. Child #1 suffered an allergic reaction, which included coughing, vomiting and difficulty breathing and was administered emergency medication and was transported to the local emergency hospital.”

8VAC20-780-560-P

“A child with a diagnosed food allergy shall not be served any food identified in the written care plan. 1. The written care plan for Child #1 (age 3 years) identifies a food allergy. 2. Staff #1 knew that Child #1 was sitting at a lunch table designated for children with food allergies, but was not aware that the child had a separate pitcher to use and refilled the child's cup using the pitcher used for all children. 3.Child #1 had an allergic reaction after ingesting the allergen, which included coughing, vomiting and difficulty breathing, and was administered emergency medication and transported to the local emergency hospital.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering surface in one classroom was no longer non-absorbent. A crack was found on the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 11a.m. on 12/18/2024, there were a total of 11 children present on the playground, but only 10 were recorded as present on the attendance record.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall 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. The written list of children's allergies in one classroom was not current. The list included a child who is no longer in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation of the center, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Medication was found inside a backpack which was not locked in Pod 2.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on a review of medications onsite, the center failed to follow their own procedures for administering medication. Evidence: 1. The Center's policy for administering prescribed medication requires a current medication authorization signed by a physician. 2, An emergency medication for child #4 was onsite without a current medication authorization.”