Our Neighborhood Child Development Center

8VAC20-780-430-D Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure climbing equipment used by preschool children was not more than five feet high when used indoors. Evidence: The library ladder in the Literacy Lounge measures 74 inches. Per staff 1 and staff 3 the library ladder is used by children ages three to eight.”

8VAC20-780-430-G Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the climbing portions of indoor climbing equipment 36 inches or more is located over resilient surfacing. Evidence: The library ladder in the Literacy Lounge measures 74 inches and is not over resilient surfacing.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interviews and document review, the staff supervising children failed to always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: On 03/06/2024 Child 1, three years old, was standing on a library ladder, measuring 74 inches and located over a bare floor. The child was attempting to return a toy to a shelf located 78 1/2 inches above the floor. Although a staff person was standing next to him supervising the activity, the child fell to the ground, resulting in a left temporal bone fracture with pneumocephalus and a hematoma behind the child's left ear.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“**Repeat Violation**Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 2, hire date 1/22/23, and staff 5, hire date 9/25/23, did not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. The director verified neither staff have completed the course.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on interview, the center failed to update the inspection from the health department annually. Evidence: The most current health inspection the center has is dated 01/09/2023”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the restroom used by children in the downstairs restroom, two spray bottles of cleaner were hanging by yarn attached to carabiners behind the toilet. The children in the classroom were ages three to eight.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documented employment date as 5/15/23. There was no documentation of staff 1 completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. The record for staff 2 documented employment date as 5/22/23. There was no documentation of staff 2 completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 3. The record for staff 3 documented employment date as 8/30/23. There was no documentation of staff 3 completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, the center failed to keep the list of children's dated allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions in a confidential location in each room or area were children are present. Evidence: Staff 1 showed the licensing inspector the allergy list for downstairs was posted on the side of the cubbies in the hall. There was no cover over the list.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the downstairs restroom outside of the theatre room, a spray bottle of Method Antibacterial cleaner was on an open shelf above the toilet.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on review of staff records and discussion with the director, one staff member had not taken the 10-hour Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored orientation course. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff Member #4 did not contain documentation that she had taken the 10-hour VDOE pre-service orientation training course. Date of hire was 12/09/2021. 2. The director was aware and confirmed that the staff member had not taken the course.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-1

“Based on review of staff records and verification from the director, one staff member did not obtain a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff Member #1 contained a negative TB screening dated 02/07/2022. Date of hire and date of coming in contact with children was 01/13/2022. 2. The director verified the TB screening was after the date of hire and after coming in contact with children.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on staff record review and discussion with the director, one staff member had not obtained a required background check. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #5 did not contain a completed Criminal History Record Check. Date of hire was 01/03/2022. 2. The director confirmed that the fingerprint criminal history check had not been completed for Staff #5.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff record review and discussion with the director, an out-of-state background check had not been completed for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #9 did not contain an out-of-state Sex Offender Registry Search. Date of hire was 03/19/2021. 2. The director confirmed that the sex offender check for Staff #9 had not been completed at the time of hire.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on four interviews and review of documentation, the center failed to ensure the protection of one child when a heavy piece of unsecured equipment fell onto the child, breaking the child’s leg. Evidence: 1. On 04/05/2021 at approximately 10:20a.m., Child #1 (age 2 years 6 months) was playing outside on the upper playground and was in the care of Staff #1 and Staff #2. Child #1 and another child were playing around a large chalkboard, approximately 4 feet by 4 feet in size, which was leaned up against the building. The other child knocked the chalkboard over and it fell onto the leg of Child #1. The weight of the chalkboard broke Child #1?s tibia and fibula in the lower right leg. 2. The written injury report was completed by Staff #1. She documented that the accident occurred at 10:20a.m. on 04/05/2021. 3. Interviews with Staff #1 on 04/12/2021 and 05/27/2021 revealed that while on the playground she saw Child #1 and other children playing near the chalkboard. She saw a child run behind the chalkboard causing it to fall over onto Child #1, knocking him down. She picked up the chalkboard and sat on the ground next to Child #1 to assess him. The child was upset and could not find his calm. She carried Child #1 inside and gave him to the director. She then went to get ice and call the child’s parent. 4. Staff #2 stated in an interview on 04/14/2021 that she was on the other side of the playground and did not see the chalkboard fall but saw that it had landed on Child #1. 5. An interview with the parent of Child #1 on 05/14/2021 revealed that Staff #1 called her and asked that she come to the center to get her child. Staff #1 told her that he had been hurt when a chalkboard fell onto his leg. The parent reported that the child had a broken tibia and fibula. 6. During an interview with the director on 04/12/2021, she reported that the chalkboard had not been secured to the building or the fence since the center had moved from the old school into the new building approximately a year prior. The director stated that the chalkboard was 4 feet by 4 feet in size.”