Loch Meadow Kindergarten

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person, which shall contain documentation of educational requirements prior to employment. The record for staff #1 did not have documentation of a high school diploma or transcripts.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: The address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #1 did not contain addresses for both emergency contacts.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following safety and maintenance issue was observed. Three tricycles in the outdoor play area had missing pedals causing a potential snagging or poking injury. Children were observed using the tricycles that were missing the pedals.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: 1. The four year old classroom had a cabinet that contained a bottle of rubbing alcohol and a bottle of hand sanitizer stored next to various food items. 2. The two year old classroom had a cabinet that contained a canister of sanitizing wipes, shaving cream and had sanitizer stored next to a box of cookies. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that the hazardous materials were stored next to food items.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Based on review, the center failed to ensure that medication shall be labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. One over-the-counter medication for child 1 was not labeled with the child's name. a. The medication was stored inside of a labeled bag.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review and interview, the center failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The attendance record had not been completed in one classroom (pre-K) when reviewed at 11:25 am. 2. Classroom staff verified that attendance had not been completed.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on review and interview, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. The written allergy list was not available in every classroom where children were present. a. The allergy list was not dated as required. 2. Administrative staff stated the allergy list was only in the classroom of the child with a diagnosed food allergy.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on review, the center failed to ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility shall be posted on the premises. Evidence: 1. The findings of the most recent monitoring inspection conducted on 05/24/2022 were not posted. a. The findings of the 03/11/2021 inspection were posted.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a fingerprint background check prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The results of the fingerprint background check for staff 1 were obtained after her hire date of 03/01/2022. a. The fingerprint check was obtained on 03/10/2022. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 began work prior to receipt of the fingerprint background check.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-1

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 03/01/2022, lacks documentation of a TB screening. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 had not provided documentation of a current TB screening.”

63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and 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. The results of a central registry check and sex offender check is not available from the State of Maryland - where Staff 1 has resided within the past five years. a. Administrative staff verified that a central registry check had not been requested from the State of Maryland. 2. A sex offender check and criminal record check is not available from the State of South Carolina - where staff 2 has resided within the past 5 years. a. Administrative staff verified that a sex offender check and criminal record check had not been requested from the State of South Carolina.”

63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain the results of a fingerprint background check prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The results of a fingerprint background check were not available for staff 1. Staff 1 began employment on 08/26/2021. 2. Administrative staff and Staff 1 stated that a fingerprint background check had been requested however, no results were available.”