Northern Virginia Academy of Early Learning - Early Dev. Ctr.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child 1 and Child 4 did not have documentation of immunization updates once every six months.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff 1 had CPR training certificate that she stated was completed 100% online.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Room 1 had an unlocked lower cabinet with disinfectants accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Room 1 had refrigerated infant formula that did not have a date.”

8VAC20-780-520-B

“If sunscreen in used, the following requirements shall be met: sunscreen shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. Room 3 there was sunscreen that was not labeled with the child's name.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, chipped or peeling paint. Room 2 had peeling paint around the trash can.”

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: for staff hired after March 1, 1996, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Staff 1 did not have documentation of 2 reference checks prior to being hired.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Room 1 had an unlocked lower cabinet with disinfectants accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Room 1 had refrigerated infant formula that did not have a date.”

8VAC20-780-520-B

“If sunscreen in used, the following requirements shall be met: sunscreen shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. Room 3 there was sunscreen that was not labeled with the child's name.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, chipped or peeling paint. Room 2 had peeling paint around the trash can.”

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: for staff hired after March 1, 1996, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Staff 1 did not have documentation of 2 reference checks prior to being hired.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes: Identity of the person conducting the drill; The date and time of the drill; The method used for notification of the drill; The number of staff participating; The number of children participating; Any special conditions simulated; The time it took to complete the drill; Problems encountered, if any; and For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions. The facility emergency drill log only included: date, time, number of children and staff, length of drill, and the weather.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department. Staff 2's last documented tuberculosis screening was dated 10/26/2018.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. 6 children's records were reviewed, and Child 3 did not have documentation of an updated immunization record. Last documented immunization was on 12/1/2023.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The child day center shall 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 from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff 1 and 2 did not have documentation of out of state background checks for states they resided in, within 5 years of obtaining their position at the child day center.”

22.1-289.035-A

“All applicants for employment, employees, applicants to serve as volunteers, and volunteers shall undergo a background check prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer and every five years thereafter. Staff 2 did not complete repeat background checks for central registry and fingerprinting within 5 years of the preceding check. Last central registry check was dated 11/19/18, and last criminal history check was dated 10/26/18.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff 4 did not have documentation of completing orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they had program leader qualification documentation. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 1 and Staff 2 were working as program leaders, but did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 1 did not have documentation of a subsequent TB screening or testing within the last 2 years. The most recent TB screening/testing took place on 5/2/2022.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that the documents required by the superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place. Evidence: observed that the facility did not post the most recent inspection report. The posted inspection report was dated 8/4/2023, but the most recent inspection was dated 1/2/2024.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on interview and a review of one staff member’s record the center did not ensure that a staff member was not alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more children, without first having completed any required background checks deny continued employment after a Virginia Central Registry finding was not received within 30 days. Evidence: Staff member 1 has been employed at the center since June 20, 2023, but does not have documentation of results of a search of the child abuse and neglect from Virginia.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff records review, the center did not required documentation fin staff records for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 and Staff #24did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on staff records review, the center did not ensure staff complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (date of employment 6/20/23) and Staff #5 (date of employment 7/11/2023) did not have documentation of completion of orientation.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff records review, the staff did not authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information 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. Staff #1 (date of employment 6/20/2023) did not have documentation of a request for a search of the child abuse and neglect registry in record available for review during the inspection. 2. Staff #2 (date of employment 7/11/2023) did not have results of a criminal history record information check and documentation for a request for the child abuse and neglect registry in record available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on staff records review, the center did not ensure staff complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 6/20/23) and Staff #2 (date of employment 7/11/2023) did not have documentation of completion of orientation.”

8VAC20-780-530-C

“Based on staff records review and interview, the center did not ensure at least two staff members who meet the requirements of subsection A of this section present on the premises during the center's hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. Evidence: 1. Only one staff is current with first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on premises during the center's hours of operation. All other staff records reviewed expired April 2023.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff records review, the center did not required documentation fin staff records for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of employment 7/11/2023) did not have documentation of tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 2. Staff #3 did not have documentation of tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”