Life's Precious Angels Childcare Center

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #4, who is currently working, was not documented in the staff’s record on the day of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-D

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due 3 months ago and Staff #3 updated screening was due 3 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for the past 3 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall. The fall zones on the infant and toddler playgrounds measured to be three feet when each piece of equipment required at least six feet of a fall zone.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of toddlers. Staff #4 who did not meet lead teacher qualification, was alone with two infants.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. The crib for child # 6 was not identified for use.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use and a non-absorbent surface shall be used. 1. Staff #1 and 4 cleaned the diaper changing surface but did not sanitize the surface. 2. The diaper changing pad had a tear which made the changing pad absorbent.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4 who had been employed for three months, did not have a central registry search returned. Staff #4 was working alone with children. Staff # 4 Central Registry was sent off a month after hire.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering pad had a tear on the pad.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering pad had a tear on the pad.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for two months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #2 was working alone with children”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The air vent in floor of the 3 year old room was bent.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for two months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #2 was working alone with children”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The air vent in floor of the 3 year old room was bent.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“The required ratio for children aged 3 years old's up to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. Staff #5 was observed supervising eleven children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #3 sanitized the diaper changing surface but did not clean the surface soap and at least room temperature water.”

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 9:10 a.m. on 10/24/2024, there were 18 children present in the outside, but only 15 were marked present on the attendance record.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. None of the children's food containers in the center were dated.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #3 sanitized the diaper changing surface but did not clean the surface soap and at least room temperature water.”

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 9:10 a.m. on 10/24/2024, there were 18 children present in the outside, but only 15 were marked present on the attendance record.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. None of the children's food containers in the center were dated.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records and interview on January 23, 2024, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all required documentation. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain documentation of addresses for the designated emergency contact person. 2. The record of staff #2 contained documentation of two references that were not signed. 3. The record of staff #2, hired 10/12/23, did not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff #5 confirmed the training was completed but not documented.”

8VAC20-780-270-C

“Based on the thermostat reading, the center failed to ensure that inside areas used by children were maintained no lower than 68?F. Evidence: In the Under the Sea (2yr-3yr olds) classroom, the thermostat reading was 62?F.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1.) In the library area there were 2 uncovered outlets. 2.) In the hallway, leading to the Under the Sea class, there was 1 uncovered outlet.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, 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: 1. The Under the Sea classroom (2yr-3yr), had an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom containing cleaning materials, such as Lysol, bleach water, disinfectant spray, and cleaning duster. The labels on these products state "keep out of the reach of children" and "caution." 2.) Staff #3 confirmed the cabinet was unlocked. 3.) There was an unlocked closet in the same bathroom containing paint and Raid insect killer. The labels on these products state "keep out of reach of children" and "caution." 4.) Staff #3 reported there's never been a lock on the closet.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records and interview on January 23, 2024, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all required documentation. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 and staff #2 did not contain documentation of addresses for the designated emergency contact person. 2. The record of staff #2 contained documentation of two references that were not signed. 3. The record of staff #2, hired 10/12/23, did not contain documentation of orientation training. Staff #5 confirmed the training was completed but not documented.”

8VAC20-780-270-C

“Based on the thermostat reading, the center failed to ensure that inside areas used by children were maintained no lower than 68?F. Evidence: In the Under the Sea (2yr-3yr olds) classroom, the thermostat reading was 62?F.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: 1.) In the library area there were 2 uncovered outlets. 2.) In the hallway, leading to the Under the Sea class, there was 1 uncovered outlet.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, 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: 1. The Under the Sea classroom (2yr-3yr), had an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom containing cleaning materials, such as Lysol, bleach water, disinfectant spray, and cleaning duster. The labels on these products state "keep out of the reach of children" and "caution." 2.) Staff #3 confirmed the cabinet was unlocked. 3.) There was an unlocked closet in the same bathroom containing paint and Raid insect killer. The labels on these products state "keep out of reach of children" and "caution." 4.) Staff #3 reported there's never been a lock on the closet.”