Loving Arms Academy

22.1-289.035-A

“The center is required to repeat staff background checks every five years. The most recent background check on file for staff A was overdue by 14 months.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on interviews and review of video footage it was determined that staff engaged in a forbidden action of rough handling a child. Evidence: On 02/14/2023 at approximately 9:39 a.m. child A (Age 4 years) is seen sitting at a table. Staff A is then seen grabbing child A under the right arm and removing them from the table. It was later found at around 5:30 p.m. that child A had three scratch marks on the right inside, under arm.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on interviews and review of video footage it was determined that behavioral guidance was not always constructive in nature and age and stage appropriate. Evidence: On 02/14/2023 at approximately 9:39 a.m. child A (Age 4 years) is seen sitting at a table. Staff reported that the child began to talk and play during "work-time." Staff A is seen roughly grabbing child A by the right arm and moving them away from the table. Child A is then seen crying and moving to the stairs. It was later found at around 5:30 p.m. that child A had three scratch marks on the right inside, underarm.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all background checks were repeated every five years. Evidence: The most recent determination letter based on fingerprinting for staff A was dated 06/25/2018.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on interviews and review of video footage it was determined that staff engaged in a forbidden action of rough handling a child. Evidence: On 02/14/2023 at approximately 9:39 a.m. child A (Age 4 years) is seen sitting at a table. Staff A is then seen grabbing child A under the right arm and removing them from the table. It was later found at around 5:30 p.m. that child A had three scratch marks on the right inside, under arm.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on interviews and review of video footage it was determined that behavioral guidance was not always constructive in nature and age and stage appropriate. Evidence: On 02/14/2023 at approximately 9:39 a.m. child A (Age 4 years) is seen sitting at a table. Staff reported that the child began to talk and play during "work-time." Staff A is seen roughly grabbing child A by the right arm and moving them away from the table. Child A is then seen crying and moving to the stairs. It was later found at around 5:30 p.m. that child A had three scratch marks on the right inside, underarm.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all background checks were repeated every five years. Evidence: The most recent determination letter based on fingerprinting for staff A was dated 06/25/2018.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on interviews and review of video footage it was determined that staff engaged in a forbidden action of rough handling a child. Evidence: On 02/14/2023 at approximately 9:39 a.m. child A (Age 4 years) is seen sitting at a table. Staff A is then seen grabbing child A under the right arm and removing them from the table. It was later found at around 5:30 p.m. that child A had three scratch marks on the right inside, under arm.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on interviews and review of video footage it was determined that behavioral guidance was not always constructive in nature and age and stage appropriate. Evidence: On 02/14/2023 at approximately 9:39 a.m. child A (Age 4 years) is seen sitting at a table. Staff reported that the child began to talk and play during "work-time." Staff A is seen roughly grabbing child A by the right arm and moving them away from the table. Child A is then seen crying and moving to the stairs. It was later found at around 5:30 p.m. that child A had three scratch marks on the right inside, underarm.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all background checks were repeated every five years. Evidence: The most recent determination letter based on fingerprinting for staff A was dated 06/25/2018.”

8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interviews and review of documentation it was determined that not all areas in the center were maintained in operable condition. Evidence: The facilities' fire alarm panel which is utilized to alert occupants in the building as well as emergency services of a fire is inoperable.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked. Evidence: A spray bottle of bleach and water solution was observed on a food cart placed against the wall between the infant and two year old room.”

8VAC20-780-40-D

“Based on observation it was determined that the current license was not posted in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence: The expired license is posted and not the current provisional license.”

8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interviews and review of documentation it was determined that not all areas in the center were maintained in operable condition. Evidence: The facilities' fire alarm panel which is utilized to alert occupants in the building as well as emergency services of a fire is inoperable.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked. Evidence: A spray bottle of bleach and water solution was observed on a food cart placed against the wall between the infant and two year old room.”

8VAC20-780-40-D

“Based on observation it was determined that the current license was not posted in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence: The expired license is posted and not the current provisional license.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of two children's records it was determined that not all records were complete. Evidence: The record for child A (start date: 10/29/21) did not have documentation that the child's proof of age and identity was viewed.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation of the infant room it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked. Evidence: A bottle of glass cleaner was observed inside an unlocked cabinet under the changing table. The cabinet was locked during the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of central registry checks within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: The records for staff A and Staff B (start date: 02/13/2023) did not have documentation of a central registry check.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation inside and outside of the facility it was determined that not all areas were maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.) There are hanging cords accessible from the bottle warmer and telephone that are on the toddler side of the counter between the toddler room and infant room. 2.) Two push toys were observed placed on top of a low toy shelf. 3.) There are nap cots being used to block the entrance from the infant and toddler room and the two's/three's room posing a tripping hazard. 4.) The back portion of the playground fence is falling down. 5.) There are protruding nails on the second wood plank to the right of the entrance to the playground. 6.) There are sharp lawn tools in an unlocked storage container on the playground.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked. Evidence: 1.) Six cans of spray paint with instructions to keep out of reach of children were observed in an unlocked storage container on the playground. 2.) A bottle of baby oil with instructions to keep out of reach of children was observed unlocked in the 4's/5's classroom.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation of the toddler room it was determined that not all requirements for diaper ointment were met. Evidence: The diaper ointment for child B and child C were not labeled with the children's names.”

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Based on observation and interview it was determined that pillows were not prohibited for children under two years of age. Evidence: A boppy pillow was observed in the crib of child D (Age 4 Months). It was reported by staff that child D utilizes the pillow for sleep.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation it was determine that over the counter skin products were kept beyond their expiration date. Evidence: The diaper ointment for child A had an expiration date of 07/2022. The diaper ointment for child B had an expiration date of 01/2023. The diaper ointment for child C had an expiration date of 02/2023.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of central registry checks within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: The records for staff A and Staff B (start date: 02/13/2023) did not have documentation of a central registry check.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation inside and outside of the facility it was determined that not all areas were maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.) There are hanging cords accessible from the bottle warmer and telephone that are on the toddler side of the counter between the toddler room and infant room. 2.) Two push toys were observed placed on top of a low toy shelf. 3.) There are nap cots being used to block the entrance from the infant and toddler room and the two's/three's room posing a tripping hazard. 4.) The back portion of the playground fence is falling down. 5.) There are protruding nails on the second wood plank to the right of the entrance to the playground. 6.) There are sharp lawn tools in an unlocked storage container on the playground.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked. Evidence: 1.) Six cans of spray paint with instructions to keep out of reach of children were observed in an unlocked storage container on the playground. 2.) A bottle of baby oil with instructions to keep out of reach of children was observed unlocked in the 4's/5's classroom.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation of the toddler room it was determined that not all requirements for diaper ointment were met. Evidence: The diaper ointment for child B and child C were not labeled with the children's names.”

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Based on observation and interview it was determined that pillows were not prohibited for children under two years of age. Evidence: A boppy pillow was observed in the crib of child D (Age 4 Months). It was reported by staff that child D utilizes the pillow for sleep.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation it was determine that over the counter skin products were kept beyond their expiration date. Evidence: The diaper ointment for child A had an expiration date of 07/2022. The diaper ointment for child B had an expiration date of 01/2023. The diaper ointment for child C had an expiration date of 02/2023.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: The record for child A (start date: 06/26/22) did not contain documentation of a physical.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening before the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 08/19/22) did not have documentation of a TB screening on file.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records were complete. Evidence: 1.) The record for child A (start date: 06/26/22) did not contain the addresses of two emergency contacts. 2.) The record for child A (start date: 06/26/22) did not contain documentation that the child's proof of identity was viewed and documented.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation that orientation training had been completed within the first seven days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 08/19/22) did not have documentation of orientation training.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a central registry check within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 08/19/22) and the record for staff B (start date: 05/23/22) did not have documentation of a central registry check.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: The record for child A (start date: 06/26/22) did not contain documentation of a physical.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening before the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 08/19/22) did not have documentation of a TB screening on file.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records were complete. Evidence: 1.) The record for child A (start date: 06/26/22) did not contain the addresses of two emergency contacts. 2.) The record for child A (start date: 06/26/22) did not contain documentation that the child's proof of identity was viewed and documented.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation that orientation training had been completed within the first seven days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 08/19/22) did not have documentation of orientation training.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of two staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a central registry check within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff A (start date: 08/19/22) and the record for staff B (start date: 05/23/22) did not have documentation of a central registry check.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation and interviews it was determined that safety belts were not always used while infants were seated in infant chairs. Evidence: The LI (licensing inspector) observed infant feeding chairs without the protective safety belts. Staff informed the LI that the safety belts were being laundered and that children had utilized the feeding chairs at lunch time without the safety belts.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening every two years. Evidence: The most recent TB screening on file for Staff A is dated 10/04/2019.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation of the infant room it was determined that a 1:4 ratio of 1 staff to every 4 children was not always followed. Evidence: There were 2 staff members observed caring for 10 children in the infant room, with children ranging in age from 7 months ? 2 years old.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the facility it was determined that not all areas remained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: While observing the playground area the Licensing Inspector observed a tricycle with a cracked seat with sharp edges exposed as well as a crack in the seam of the tug boat play structure posing a pinching hazard.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation and interviews it was determined that safety belts were not always used while infants were seated in infant chairs. Evidence: The LI (licensing inspector) observed infant feeding chairs without the protective safety belts. Staff informed the LI that the safety belts were being laundered and that children had utilized the feeding chairs at lunch time without the safety belts.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening every two years. Evidence: The most recent TB screening on file for Staff A is dated 10/04/2019.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation of the infant room it was determined that a 1:4 ratio of 1 staff to every 4 children was not always followed. Evidence: There were 2 staff members observed caring for 10 children in the infant room, with children ranging in age from 7 months ? 2 years old.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the facility it was determined that not all areas remained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: While observing the playground area the Licensing Inspector observed a tricycle with a cracked seat with sharp edges exposed as well as a crack in the seam of the tug boat play structure posing a pinching hazard.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening before coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 06/28/2021) did not have documentation of a TB screening on file.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening before coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff A (start date: 06/28/2021) did not have documentation of a TB screening on file.”