Patricia's Child Care Center

8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that one child's record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of attendance: 6/3/2024) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age as required. 2. The provider acknowledged that the information had not been received.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one staff the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation must have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 2/5/2024) contained TB screening dated 9/25/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the screening was not completed within 30 days of the date of employment as required.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one staff the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation must have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 2/5/2024) contained TB screening dated 9/25/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the screening was not completed within 30 days of the date of employment as required.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one staff annually completed the department's health and safety update course as required. Evidence 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 9/24/07) contained an annual health and safety update training dated 5/17/2022. The record did not contain the 2023 update that was due by 5/17/2023. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the training was not completed annually as required.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that three staff records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (date of employment: 5/25/2023), staff #3 (date of employment: 10/21/2022) and staff #5 (date of employment: 5/15/2023) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individuals possessed the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. 2. Administration acknowledged that the three lead teacher records did not contain the full requirements to demonstrate they were qualified for the positions.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one staff annually completed the department's health and safety update course as required. Evidence 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 9/24/07) contained an annual health and safety update training dated 5/17/2022. The record did not contain the 2023 update that was due by 5/17/2023. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the training was not completed annually as required.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that three staff records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (date of employment: 5/25/2023), staff #3 (date of employment: 10/21/2022) and staff #5 (date of employment: 5/15/2023) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individuals possessed the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. 2. Administration acknowledged that the three lead teacher records did not contain the full requirements to demonstrate they were qualified for the positions.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on a review of five (5) staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one (1) staff who worked directly with children had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/21/2022) did not contain a current first aid certification. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the staff member did not have a current certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on a review of five (5) staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one (1) staff who worked directly with children had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/21/2022) did not contain a current CPR certification. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the staff member did not have a current certification.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on a review of five (5) employee records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint background check for one (1) staff every five (5) years as required. Evidence: 1. The record of employee #5 contained a fingerprint background check dated 3/12/2018. 2. Administration stated that the repeat fingerprint background check had not been obtained.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of five (5) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a tuberculosis (TB) screening for two (2) staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 10/24/2022) contained a TB screening dated 2/1/2023. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/21/2022) contained a TB screening dated 2/10/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screenings were not obtained at the time of employment as required.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on a review of five (5) staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one (1) staff who worked directly with children had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/21/2022) did not contain a current first aid certification. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the staff member did not have a current certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on a review of five (5) staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one (1) staff who worked directly with children had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/21/2022) did not contain a current CPR certification. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the staff member did not have a current certification.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on a review of five (5) employee records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint background check for one (1) staff every five (5) years as required. Evidence: 1. The record of employee #5 contained a fingerprint background check dated 3/12/2018. 2. Administration stated that the repeat fingerprint background check had not been obtained.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of five (5) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a tuberculosis (TB) screening for two (2) staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 10/24/2022) contained a TB screening dated 2/1/2023. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 10/21/2022) contained a TB screening dated 2/10/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screenings were not obtained at the time of employment as required.”

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

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care and protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. On 8/22/2022, teacher #1 (date of employment: 01/28/2022) left the infant/toddler classroom for approximately one (1) to two (2) minutes, leaving three (3) children, ranging in age from seven (7) months to 18 months unsupervised. Teacher #1 stated that she heard crying and when she returned, another child was on top of child #1. Child #1 (age 12 months) sustained multiple bite marks and abrasions to the face and lower arms. Child #1 received medical care to treat the injuries on 8/22/2022. 2. The administrator acknowledged that the children in care were not adequately protected when teacher #1 left the room.”

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

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. In interview, teacher #1 (date of employment: 01/28/2022) stated that she had four (4) children in care and one (1) child needed a diaper change. She took the one (1) child to the classroom next door and changed his diaper. Staff #1 stated that she ?understood that the children were not in her direct sight? when she left the room to do a diaper change. 2. Administration acknowledged that when staff #1 left the classroom, the children were not in both sight and sound as required.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula was dated as required. Evidence: 1. The prepared bottles of two children were observed in the infant room refrigerator. The bottles did not contain a date. 2. Administration acknowledged that the bottles were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Chipped and peeling paint was observed in the toddler classroom. A loose wooden board was observed on the playground which contained several protruding rusted nails. A chair with rusted legs was observed on the playground. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas listed required maintenance.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of five (5) children's records and interview, the center did not ensure that one (1) child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. Before the child's attendance; or 2. Within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (DOE: 06/13/2022) did not contain a physical record. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physical record had not been received.”

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

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care and protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. On 8/22/2022, teacher #1 (date of employment: 01/28/2022) left the infant/toddler classroom for approximately one (1) to two (2) minutes, leaving three (3) children, ranging in age from seven (7) months to 18 months unsupervised. Teacher #1 stated that she heard crying and when she returned, another child was on top of child #1. Child #1 (age 12 months) sustained multiple bite marks and abrasions to the face and lower arms. Child #1 received medical care to treat the injuries on 8/22/2022. 2. The administrator acknowledged that the children in care were not adequately protected when teacher #1 left the room.”

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

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. In interview, teacher #1 (date of employment: 01/28/2022) stated that she had four (4) children in care and one (1) child needed a diaper change. She took the one (1) child to the classroom next door and changed his diaper. Staff #1 stated that she ?understood that the children were not in her direct sight? when she left the room to do a diaper change. 2. Administration acknowledged that when staff #1 left the classroom, the children were not in both sight and sound as required.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula was dated as required. Evidence: 1. The prepared bottles of two children were observed in the infant room refrigerator. The bottles did not contain a date. 2. Administration acknowledged that the bottles were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Chipped and peeling paint was observed in the toddler classroom. A loose wooden board was observed on the playground which contained several protruding rusted nails. A chair with rusted legs was observed on the playground. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas listed required maintenance.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of five (5) children's records and interview, the center did not ensure that one (1) child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. Before the child's attendance; or 2. Within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (DOE: 06/13/2022) did not contain a physical record. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physical record had not been received.”