Mother's Day Out Preschool

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The center did not have the results of the last inspection posted in the facility.”

8VAC20-780-70

“The center is required to keep all required documentation for each staff person. The center did not have documentation to demonstrate that Staff #6 possessed the education, certification, and/or experience required by her job position, titled Program Leader.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the toddler room #112 there was a bottle of disinfectant spray that was not locked and accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“All staff are required to complete the 10 hour orientation course sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) within 90 calendars days of employment. Staff #1 (doh 10/21/2024) and Staff #2 (doh 09/01/2024 did not complete the 10 hour orientation training sponsored by the VDOE.”

8VAC20-780-430-C

“When personal articles are used, they shall be individually assigned. One of the classrooms did not have individually assigned areas for the children's back packs and/or personal belongings.”

8VAC20-780-440-B Complaint related: Yes

“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. None of the cribs in the infant room were labeled for use by a specific child.”

8VAC20-780-440-A Complaint related: Yes

“Cribs, cots, rest mats or beds shall be provided for children during the designated rest period. The center had 5 infants in care and only 3 cribs available and ready to use.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the infant room there was a bottle if disinfectant wipes on the counter top.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. There were 2 plastic slides on the toddler playground that did not have the required surfacing at least 6' on all side of the equipment. One side of each of the slides had approximately a 3' fall zone.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the toddler playground 4 long awning straps hung from hooks on the brick wall, each had a metal hook on the end, posing a strangulation hazard.”

8VAC20-780-440-B Complaint related: Yes

“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. None of the cribs in the infant room were labeled for use by a specific child.”

8VAC20-780-440-A Complaint related: Yes

“Cribs, cots, rest mats or beds shall be provided for children during the designated rest period. The center had 5 infants in care and only 3 cribs available and ready to use.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the infant room there was a bottle if disinfectant wipes on the counter top.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99. There were 2 plastic slides on the toddler playground that did not have the required surfacing at least 6' on all side of the equipment. One side of each of the slides had approximately a 3' fall zone.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the toddler playground 4 long awning straps hung from hooks on the brick wall, each had a metal hook on the end, posing a strangulation hazard.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Each staff record is required to have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education,certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #1 did not have documentation to demonstrate she possessed the education and/or certification required by her job position as a program leader.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center is required to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for all staff. The center did not have documentation of a central registry check for Staff #3, who was observed with children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. In the infant room there was an occupied crib against a wall that had a hole in the drywall about an inch in diameter and in reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-440-G Complaint related: No

“Cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age. There were 12 infants under the age of 12 months in care and only 6 cribs available. Staff confirmed some infants sleep in swings or other pieces of equipment instead of a crib.”

8VAC20-780-440-B Complaint related: No

“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. There were 2 cribs, one of which was occupied, were not identified for use by specific children.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Each staff record is required to have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education,certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #1 did not have documentation to demonstrate she possessed the education and/or certification required by her job position as a program leader.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center is required to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for all staff. The center did not have documentation of a central registry check for Staff #3, who was observed with children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. In the infant room there was an occupied crib against a wall that had a hole in the drywall about an inch in diameter and in reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-440-G Complaint related: No

“Cribs shall be used for children under 12 months of age. There were 12 infants under the age of 12 months in care and only 6 cribs available. Staff confirmed some infants sleep in swings or other pieces of equipment instead of a crib.”

8VAC20-780-440-B Complaint related: No

“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. There were 2 cribs, one of which was occupied, were not identified for use by specific children.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the multipurpose room there was a container of disinfectant wipes and a can of disinfectant spray accessible to children, on the countertop near the door.”

8VAC20-780-330-C

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all requirements were met on the playground. Evidence: The slide had a ground support that was not covered with resilient surfacing.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a record review the center did not have all required staff information. Evidence: Staff #2 did not have the written documentation of having the qualifications for her position as a program leader.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation and interview the center did not have a carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The center did not have a carbon monoxide detector in the building. The director on-site stated she did not believe one was installed in the building.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method. Evidence: In room 113 there was a can of disinfectant spray on a table in reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on observation and a record review the center did not ensure activities were maintained in compliance with the standards and the center's own policies and procedures. Staff A was observed talking on a cell phone, sitting on the bench on the playground. There were 10 preschool children in care and another staff member present. When the inspector approached the playground and entered the building, Staff A did not look-up from the cell phone. In the staff policy handbook, the telephone policy states, "All cell phones must be kept out of sight and no texting during work hours."”