Learning Paths Academy at Central Park (#54)

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall attend the department’s health and safety update course annually. Staff #2 has not taken the course and has been employed for over 16 months. Staff #5 has not completed the course within the last year.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 obtained 13 of the 16 required hours in 2023.”

8VAC20-780-40-G

“The center shall verify proof of a child’s age and identity within seven days of initial attendance. There was no documentation of the age and identity of Child #2 or Child #4 in the records. Child #2 had been enrolled for almost four months and Child #4 had been enrolled for over three months.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Annually, the center shall provide approval from the health department regarding water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service if applicable. The center did not obtain a Report of Environmental Sanitation annually as required.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall attend the department’s health and safety update course annually. Staff #2 has not taken the course and has been employed for over 16 months. Staff #5 has not completed the course within the last year.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 obtained 13 of the 16 required hours in 2023.”

8VAC20-780-40-G

“The center shall verify proof of a child’s age and identity within seven days of initial attendance. There was no documentation of the age and identity of Child #2 or Child #4 in the records. Child #2 had been enrolled for almost four months and Child #4 had been enrolled for over three months.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Annually, the center shall provide approval from the health department regarding water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service if applicable. The center did not obtain a Report of Environmental Sanitation annually as required.”

8VAC20-780-560-J Complaint related: No

“The center shall ensure that tables are sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Staff #6 assisted in serving lunch to a group of toddlers without sanitizing the tables first.”

8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: No

“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #2 cleaned the diaper changing surface but did not sanitize the surface.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the facility failed to obtain documentation that each child has received a physical examination prior to the child's first attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: the record for child #5 (date of first attendance: 10/30/2023) did not have documentation of a physical examination.”

8VAC20-780-40-L

“Based on staff interview, the facility failed to inform all staff who work with children of (all) children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: when asked, not all staff could state the children in the classroom with allergies, sensitivities and/or dietary restrictions.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to follow their own medication procedures as required. Long term prescription drug use and over-the-counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child’s physician and parent. Evidence: the records for child #4 and child #5 did not contain complete written authorization from the child's parent and physician for long term emergency medication that was observed on site.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on record review, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #5, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not contain a written care plan with instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic to and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children's hands were washed as required. Evidence: In the infant classroom, an infant was observed drinking a bottle and their hands were not washed afterwards. In the toddler classroom, a child was observed having a diaper change and their hands were not washed afterwards.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation, and a review of the written attendance record, the facility did not maintain an accurate written record of daily attendance, for each group of children, that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1) In the infant room, 7 children were observed, and 3 were listed in attendance; 2) In the toddler room, 9 children were observed, and 10 were listed in attendance;”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the facility failed to obtain documentation that each child has received a physical examination prior to the child's first attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: the record for child #5 (date of first attendance: 10/30/2023) did not have documentation of a physical examination.”

8VAC20-780-40-L

“Based on staff interview, the facility failed to inform all staff who work with children of (all) children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: when asked, not all staff could state the children in the classroom with allergies, sensitivities and/or dietary restrictions.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to follow their own medication procedures as required. Long term prescription drug use and over-the-counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child’s physician and parent. Evidence: the records for child #4 and child #5 did not contain complete written authorization from the child's parent and physician for long term emergency medication that was observed on site.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on record review, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #5, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not contain a written care plan with instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic to and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children's hands were washed as required. Evidence: In the infant classroom, an infant was observed drinking a bottle and their hands were not washed afterwards. In the toddler classroom, a child was observed having a diaper change and their hands were not washed afterwards.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation, and a review of the written attendance record, the facility did not maintain an accurate written record of daily attendance, for each group of children, that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1) In the infant room, 7 children were observed, and 3 were listed in attendance; 2) In the toddler room, 9 children were observed, and 10 were listed in attendance;”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children's hands were washed as required. Evidence: In the infant classroom, an infant was observed eating lunch and their hands were not washed afterwards. In the toddler classroom, a child was observed having a diaper change and their hands were not washed afterwards.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all diapering procedures were followed, as required. A nonabsorbent surface (changing table) shall be used for diapering children under three years of age. Evidence: In the two's classroom, pullups were observed in a trash can in the bathroom; when asked, staff stated that they don?t use the changing table and change the children standing up in the bathroom. All six children in the two's class are younger than three years of age.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of four staff records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: The records for staff #1 and staff #2, who were reported to be the lead teachers in their classrooms, did not contain verification of age requirement and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required for the job position. The record for staff #3 (date of hire: 3/22/22) did not contain documentation of orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children's hands were washed as required. Evidence: In the infant classroom, an infant was observed eating lunch and their hands were not washed afterwards. In the toddler classroom, a child was observed having a diaper change and their hands were not washed afterwards.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all diapering procedures were followed, as required. A nonabsorbent surface (changing table) shall be used for diapering children under three years of age. Evidence: In the two's classroom, pullups were observed in a trash can in the bathroom; when asked, staff stated that they don?t use the changing table and change the children standing up in the bathroom. All six children in the two's class are younger than three years of age.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of four staff records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: The records for staff #1 and staff #2, who were reported to be the lead teachers in their classrooms, did not contain verification of age requirement and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required for the job position. The record for staff #3 (date of hire: 3/22/22) did not contain documentation of orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of three staff records, not all staff had a repeat tuberculosis (TB) test/screening at least every two years from the date of the previous test/screening. Evidence: the record for staff #1 had a TB test/screening dated: 8/5/2021 and the record for staff #2 had a TB test/screening dated: 2/10/2021.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on documentation review and staff interview, the center has not ensured that lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: The last lockdown drill was conducted on 1/12/2021.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the playground, areas and equipment outside the center have not been maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. On the School Age playground, at the bottom of the wooden bridge structure, there were 4 nails protruding that could entangle clothing or snag skin. 2. On the Infant/Toddler playground, there were four toddler bicycles with multiple cracks and holes in the plastic wheels.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on documentation review and staff interview, the center has not ensured that lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: The last lockdown drill was conducted on 1/12/2021.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the playground, areas and equipment outside the center have not been maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. On the School Age playground, at the bottom of the wooden bridge structure, there were 4 nails protruding that could entangle clothing or snag skin. 2. On the Infant/Toddler playground, there were four toddler bicycles with multiple cracks and holes in the plastic wheels.”