Maplewood Child Care Center

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on observation, the center did not maintain the required supervision ratio of staff to children whenever children are in care. Evidence: During the inspection, the center did not maintain the required supervision ratio of 1 staff for every 5 children in the front classroom where the youngest child was age 21 months.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and inspection of the playground, the licensee did not to ensure that the required resilient surfacing surrounding playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus created a sufficient fall zone. 1)The playground has a large slide closest to the building that is 26 inches in height with wood chips measuring less than an inch in depth at the base of the slide. The required depth of wood chips in this area should be 6 inches. 2)The playground has a structure with platform at 28 inches from the ground that is positioned 52 inches from the pirate ship structure instead of the required 6 feet of fall zone. 3) The playground has two slide structures with platforms at 25 inches and 26 inches from the ground that that are positioned within 55 inches from each other instead of the required 6 feet of fall zone.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: During inspection in the Twos/Babies classroom (ages 16 months-2 yrs old), there were 5 children present, but the written record reflected there were 0 children present.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on review of documentation and interview with the staff, the center did not maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that was accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present. Evidence: In the Threes/Fours classroom (ages 2 ys-3yrs old), there was no written dated list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions accessible for the staff. The classroom had a child present (Child #3) with a dietary restriction that had been indicated by the parent in the child’s file.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on review of five child records, the provider did not obtain documentation of updated immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1)The record for Child #1 (4 years old) did not contain documentation of updated immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The most recent immunizations on file were dated 10/25/21 when the child was 21 months old. 2) The record for Child #2 (2 years old) did not contain documentation of updated immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The most recent immunizations on file were dated 3/9/23 when the child was 17 months old.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening upon employment or prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 3 did not have documentation of TB screening or test.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records were maintained with documentation of a person to be notified in an emergency. Evidence: Reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 3 did not have documentation of an emergency contact.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of documentation and interview with the director, written attendance was not maintained for each group of children. Evidence: There was not written attendance for each group of children in the center but a masterlist for the building on 4/21/2023.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on review of documentation and interview with the director, the current certification for CPR training did not include an in-person competency as required. Evidence: CPR training for Staff #1 dated 7/26/2022 did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on review of documentation it was determined that the center did not have documentation of an annual lockdown drill as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of a lockdown drill for 2021.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on review of documentation it was determined that there was not at least one staff in each classroom where children are present that is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training that includes an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: Staff #2 and Staff #3 completed CPR training that required the successful completion of an exam but did not include the required in-person skills training.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, not all areas of the center were maintained in safe condition. Evidence: On the playground, there is a beige little tikes brand truck climber toy. It has a large approximately 12 inch long crack inside the rear climbing interior that causes a scratch and entanglement hazard.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on review of documentation and interview with staff, there was not at least one staff present with Daily Health Observation (DH0) training in the last 3 years. Evidence: Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have documentation of DHO training.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, not all areas of the center were maintained in a clean, safe, operable condition. Evidence: In the Two’s class bathroom, there were several areas of cracked plaster/peeling paint on the ceiling and a thick layer of dust on the exhaust fan.”

8VAC20-780-550-B

“Based on review of documentation and interview with staff, it was determined that there were no lockdown procedures in the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP). Evidence: The required lockdown procedures were not in writing in the EPP.”