Our Lil Miracles Academy/Childcare

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, there was a Little Tikes car that had a 5-inch crack on the hood of the car which poses as a pinching hazard to the children in care 2. On the playground, the children’s chair rocker seat had an approximately 3-inch crack between the handlebars which poses as in injury and pinching hazard to the children in care. 3. In the preschool classroom, there was a broken plastic storage bin in the free play area that was crack approximately 1 inch. This poses as a pinching and injury hazard to the children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“8VAC20-780-500.B.3a Based on observation and water temperature measurement, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a sink with running warm water does not exceed 120?F. Evidence: 1. In the children’s bathroom, the running water temperature was measured with a thermometer and was reading 121?F. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the water heater was changed recently and the water was hot.”

8VAC20-780-580-C

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that during transportation of children Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by ?? 46.2-1095 through 46.2-1100 of the Code of Virginia. 1. A child booster seat in the transportation van was expired with the date of December 2012. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the child booster seat was expired.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, there was a Little Tikes car that had a 5-inch crack on the hood of the car which poses as a pinching hazard to the children in care 2. On the playground, the children’s chair rocker seat had an approximately 3-inch crack between the handlebars which poses as in injury and pinching hazard to the children in care. 3. In the preschool classroom, there was a broken plastic storage bin in the free play area that was crack approximately 1 inch. This poses as a pinching and injury hazard to the children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“8VAC20-780-500.B.3a Based on observation and water temperature measurement, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a sink with running warm water does not exceed 120?F. Evidence: 1. In the children’s bathroom, the running water temperature was measured with a thermometer and was reading 121?F. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the water heater was changed recently and the water was hot.”

8VAC20-780-580-C

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that during transportation of children Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by ?? 46.2-1095 through 46.2-1100 of the Code of Virginia. 1. A child booster seat in the transportation van was expired with the date of December 2012. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the child booster seat was expired.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing be under equipment with moving parts and climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. In the playground, the school bus play apparatus, with attached bouncy springs on the bottom, does not have resilient surfacing under the equipment. Beneath the play apparatus is dirt and grass. 2. Staff #1 is confirmed there was no resilient surfacing under the school bus apparatus.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the finding of the most recent inspection of the facility was posted on the premises of the facility. Evidence: 1. The most recent monitoring inspection, dated April 1, 2021, was not posted in the facility. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent inspection was not posted in the facility.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. Evidence: 1. Two of the six injury reports reviewed did not have two signatures to the report. 2. Staff #1 confirmed there was only one signature to the injury reports.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing be under equipment with moving parts and climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. In the playground, the school bus play apparatus, with attached bouncy springs on the bottom, does not have resilient surfacing under the equipment. Beneath the play apparatus is dirt and grass. 2. Staff #1 is confirmed there was no resilient surfacing under the school bus apparatus.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the finding of the most recent inspection of the facility was posted on the premises of the facility. Evidence: 1. The most recent monitoring inspection, dated April 1, 2021, was not posted in the facility. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent inspection was not posted in the facility.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. Evidence: 1. Two of the six injury reports reviewed did not have two signatures to the report. 2. Staff #1 confirmed there was only one signature to the injury reports.”

8VAC20-780-40-N

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not have a written playground safety plan. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Program Director, stated in interview that she had not developed a playground safety plan.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-2

“Based on review of seven staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that staff submitted Tuberculosis Screening (TB) that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, (DOH: 01/26/2022), had a recorded TB screening of 10/13/21. 2. Staff #6, (DOH: 02/14/2022), had a recorded TB screening of 02/14/22. 3. Staff #1, Program Director, verified the information.”

8VAC20-780-40-N

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not have a written playground safety plan. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Program Director, stated in interview that she had not developed a playground safety plan.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-2

“Based on review of seven staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that staff submitted Tuberculosis Screening (TB) that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, (DOH: 01/26/2022), had a recorded TB screening of 10/13/21. 2. Staff #6, (DOH: 02/14/2022), had a recorded TB screening of 02/14/22. 3. Staff #1, Program Director, verified the information.”