Light Years Child Development Center

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. The most recent TB screening for staff 1 was completed on 11/03/2020. 2. Staff 1 confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been completed.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that the operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards and the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Evidence: The licensee failed to ensure administrative oversight as demonstrated by the following: 1. The inspector observed 4 children with an unidentified staff person on the outdoor play area at 10:08 am when the inspector arrived. a. The inspector did not see this staff person during the entrance tour, at approximately 10:10 am, and asked the five staff present the whereabout of this individual and the four children. b. All staff present, staff 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7, stated that they did not know who this individual was nor did they know where both the staff and 4 children were that had been observed on the outdoor play area. c. After multiple inquiries as to who this individual was, staff 3 stated it may have been staff 4. Staff 3 additionally stated she was not sure however, and had no idea who the four children were that had been outside nor did she know where they were at present. 2. Staff 2, the designated person in charge of the facility, stated she was not aware of the names of the staff and four children the inspector had observed on the outdoor play area at approximately 10:08 am. a. Staff 2 stated she did not know that any children or staff had been outside as she was not able to leave her classroom as she was needed to maintained the staff-to-child ratio of her group. 3. When the program director arrived at approximately 10:20 am it was learned that staff 4 had been outside with the children who were now in the two-year old classroom. a. The program director stated that staff 4 had an an emergency and had departed the facility prior to the inspector entering the building. a. The program director stated that the four children had been placed in the two-year old class prior to staff 4 leaving the facility.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions shall be kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The allergy list in the two-year old classroom was not kept confidential as it was posted on a bulletin board within clear view of anyone in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The half Dutch-door at the entrance to the two-year old classroom was loose and did not maintain a secure closure of the two door halves, resulting in the top half swinging open several times during the inspection. a. Unsecured Dutch type doors are a pinch point hazard for children's hands and fingers.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A container of hand sanitizer was observed placed on a book/toy storage unit in the two-year old and four-year old classrooms. a. The label on the hand sanitizer indicated the contents were hazardous. 2. These containers were within easy reach of the children in care in both classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The most recent inspection from the Chesapeake Fire Marshall was conducted on 02/28/2023. 2. The PD confirmed that an updated inspection had not been requested.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 08/28/2023, lacks the results of a central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. a. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she had resided in another state within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a central registry check was not on file for staff 1.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 08/28/2023, lacks the results of a central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. a. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she had resided in another state within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a central registry check was not on file for staff 1.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 08/28/2023, lacks the results of a central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. a. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she had resided in another state within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a central registry check was not on file for staff 1.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the staff-to-child ratio for 3 year olds up to school age eligible shall be 1:10. Evidence: 1. There were 11 four-year old children in care with one staff when the four year old class was viewed at approximately 10:50 am. 2. The four-year old teacher confirmed she was alone with this group of children.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 12/16/22, lacked documentation of a TB screening. a. Staff 1 was working with a group of children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that documentation of a TB screening was not on file for staff 1.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. The employment record for staff 1, hire date 12/16/2022, lacked the following required information: a. Name, address and telephone number for a designated emergency contact; b. Job title. 2. Administrative staff verified this information was not on file when the file was reviewed by the inspector.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the staff-to-child ratio for 3 year olds up to school age eligible shall be 1:10. Evidence: 1. There were 11 four-year old children in care with one staff when the four year old class was viewed at approximately 10:50 am. 2. The four-year old teacher confirmed she was alone with this group of children.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 12/16/22, lacked documentation of a TB screening. a. Staff 1 was working with a group of children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that documentation of a TB screening was not on file for staff 1.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. The employment record for staff 1, hire date 12/16/2022, lacked the following required information: a. Name, address and telephone number for a designated emergency contact; b. Job title. 2. Administrative staff verified this information was not on file when the file was reviewed by the inspector.”

8VAC20-780-400-A Complaint related: No

“Based on staff interviews, the facility failed to promote a child's emotional and social well-being and growth and staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort and support. Evidence: The facility failed to provide for the needed help and comfort of a four year old child based on the following incident which occurred on 06/08/2022 at approximately 4:30 pm: 1. Child 1 was left alone in a bathroom to change his clothing after a toileting accident which occurred on the facility outdoor play area. a. Staff 1 and staff 2 stated that child 1 was crying and upset. b. Child 1 stated he was crying, "I was wet inside and I peed on myself and I was crying." 2. Staff 1 confirmed that she provided child 1 with a change of clothing and a pull-up and told him to change his clothing. a. Staff 1 stated she left child 1 alone in the bathroom to change his clothing and did not assist him until he came into the classroom with the pants buttoned incorrectly. b. Staff 1 further indicated she raised her voice and asked child 1, "Why do you keep peeing on yourself?" 3. Staff 1 and staff 2 stated that child 1 frequently has toileting accidents and was further upset when they stated his parent would be informed of the accident.”

8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No

“Based on staff interviews and a review of the facility, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. Child 1, age four years, was left alone, crying in the first hallway bathroom, to change his clothing after a toileting accident at approximately 4:30 pm on 06/08/2022. a. Staff 1, who was responsible for child 1, stated she left child 1 alone in the bathroom to change his clothing. 2. Staff 1 was in a classroom with 3 children during this time watching a video. The location and distance of this classroom from the first hallway bathroom does not allow for sight or sound supervision. a. This bathroom is an enclosed single bathroom located around the corner and approximately 21 feet from the classroom where staff 1 was. 3. Staff 1 stated she did not provide intermittent sight supervision or assist the child in the bathroom to clean himself up.”

22VAC40-665-540-A

“Based on record review, the vendor failed to ensure that documentation of the tuberculosis screening shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment Evidence: The TB screening for staff 1 was completed on 06/17/2021 which is more than 30 days prior to her hire date of 08/10/2021.”

22VAC40-665-540-A

“Based on record review, the vendor failed to ensure that documentation of the tuberculosis screening shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment Evidence: The TB screening for staff 1 was completed on 06/17/2021 which is more than 30 days prior to her hire date of 08/10/2021.”