North Branch School

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #2 has a diagnosed food allergy and there was no allergy care plan.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall. The fall zone on the playground measured to be less than 6 feet when each piece of equipment required at least six feet of a fall zone.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.In the kitchen area sitting on the floor was a can of FlexFuel that was accessible. The door between the kitchen and preschool classroom is unlocked.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all children under the age of 10 years was within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: According to the attendance at 9:13 AM there were 12 children in care with three staff members. Children # 1 and 2 could not be located on the playground which is surrounded by woods. Staff # 3 was looking for the two missing children. At approximately 9:17 the two missing children were found hiding in the woods. The two children were observed to be out of sight and sound supervision for approximately four minutes.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on record review of two corporate officers, the center failed to ensure that required background checks are repeated every 5 years per the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1.Staff # 4 had a sworn statement date of 10/17/2017. The sworn statement was not updated after 5 years.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for Child # 2 contained documentation that the first date of attendance was 08/31/2023. There was no physical exam in child # 2 record.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of three staff's records, the center failed to ensure that all repeat TB screenings/test were completed every two years. Evidence Staff # 1 most recent TB screening was dated 8/13/2020.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all playground equipment had the required amount of resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. Directly under the swings and climbing equipment there was not enough resilient surfacing to measure. The required amount would be 6 inches.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the standard. Evidence: 1. Child # 1 was missing allergies and actions to be taken in case of the allergy. 2. 2. Child # 5 was missing the Physician’s Name and phone number.”