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8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Repeat All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. The record of staff #2 contained documentation of completing the knowledge portion of CPR but did not include the in-person portion.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Ther was no documentation of a lockdown drill being conducted during the year 2025.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“The required ratio for children ages 3 years old up to school age eligibility is one staff per ten children. Staff #4 was observed leaving staff #1 alone to supervise 12 children, the youngest child being four years old, for approximately five minutes while staff #4 prepared lunch and distributed it to three classrooms. Staff #4 then returned to the classroom with staff #1.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Repeat 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. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior to the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. The record of staff # 3, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated ten months and 23 days prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“The required ratio for children ages birth up to 16 months is one staff per four children. Staff #2 was observed supervising five children, the youngest child being nine months old, for approximately seven minutes before one child was moved to another classroom.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff # 3, staff #5, and staff #6 did not have current first aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff # 3, staff #5, and staff #6 did not have current CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. 1. Staff #5 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had first aid certification that expired 25 days ago. 2. Staff #6 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had first aid certification that expired two months ago. There was no documentation of current first aid certification for staff #5 and staff #6.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall be completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. The record of staff #4 contained documentation of a TB screening that was dated two months and 10 days prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. The record of staff #1 contained documentation of the Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation dated 100 days after the date of employment.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Multiple medications were observed unlocked in a kitchen cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. 1. Staff #5 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had CPR certification that expired 25 days ago. 2. Staff #6 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had CPR certification that expired two months ago. There was no documentation of current CPR certification for staff #5 and staff #6.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff # 3, staff #5, and staff #6 did not have current first aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff # 3, staff #5, and staff #6 did not have current CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. 1. Staff #5 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had first aid certification that expired 25 days ago. 2. Staff #6 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had first aid certification that expired two months ago. There was no documentation of current first aid certification for staff #5 and staff #6.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall be completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. The record of staff #4 contained documentation of a TB screening that was dated two months and 10 days prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. The record of staff #1 contained documentation of the Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation dated 100 days after the date of employment.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Multiple medications were observed unlocked in a kitchen cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. 1. Staff #5 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had CPR certification that expired 25 days ago. 2. Staff #6 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had CPR certification that expired two months ago. There was no documentation of current CPR certification for staff #5 and staff #6.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff # 3, staff #5, and staff #6 did not have current first aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff # 3, staff #5, and staff #6 did not have current CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. 1. Staff #5 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had first aid certification that expired 25 days ago. 2. Staff #6 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had first aid certification that expired two months ago. There was no documentation of current first aid certification for staff #5 and staff #6.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall be completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. The record of staff #4 contained documentation of a TB screening that was dated two months and 10 days prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. The record of staff #1 contained documentation of the Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation dated 100 days after the date of employment.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Multiple medications were observed unlocked in a kitchen cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. 1. Staff #5 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had CPR certification that expired 25 days ago. 2. Staff #6 observed alone and in charge of a group of children had CPR certification that expired two months ago. There was no documentation of current CPR certification for staff #5 and staff #6.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. 1. The small slide, over 18 inches in height, did not have resilient surfacing under or around the equipment. 2. The fall zones around the climbing dome on the playground measured two feet on one side from the plastic barrier for the resilient surfacing when each piece of equipment required at least six feet of a fall zone around the equipment.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. 1. The small slide, over 18 inches in height, did not have resilient surfacing under or around the equipment. 2. The fall zones around the climbing dome on the playground measured two feet on one side from the plastic barrier for the resilient surfacing when each piece of equipment required at least six feet of a fall zone around the equipment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure two staff records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (date of employment: 4/23/24) and staff #2 (date of employment: 3/14/24) each contained one reference. Staff records are required to contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administration acknowledged that the records did not contain two or more references as required.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that 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. An unlocked spray bottle of bleach sanitizer was observed in the toddler classroom. In the preschool classroom, and unlocked laundry closet was observed that contained two bottles of Lysol disinfectant and bleach. 2. Administration acknowledged that the cleaners were not locked.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the required out of state background check for one staff from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/14/2024) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five years. The record did not contain documentation that an out of state child abuse and neglect search request was made by the end of 30th day of employment. 2. Administration acknowledged that the request had not been made for the NFF state where the staff resided within the preceding 5 years.”

8VAC20-780-70

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure two staff records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (date of employment: 4/23/24) and staff #2 (date of employment: 3/14/24) each contained one reference. Staff records are required to contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administration acknowledged that the records did not contain two or more references as required.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that 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. An unlocked spray bottle of bleach sanitizer was observed in the toddler classroom. In the preschool classroom, and unlocked laundry closet was observed that contained two bottles of Lysol disinfectant and bleach. 2. Administration acknowledged that the cleaners were not locked.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the required out of state background check for one staff from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/14/2024) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff had resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five years. The record did not contain documentation that an out of state child abuse and neglect search request was made by the end of 30th day of employment. 2. Administration acknowledged that the request had not been made for the NFF state where the staff resided within the preceding 5 years.”