Playful Platos

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The Center did not maintain a written record of an injury for Child A that occurred during the month of April. Interviews with Staff A and B confirmed that child A sustained an injury after bumping their head on a gate in the classroom. Staff A stated that the child's parent were notified and that Staff A wrote an injury report. A review of center records determined that no written entry documenting the injury was maintained as required.”

8VAC20-780-160-C Complaint related: No

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff D's TB screening was completed approximately two years and nine months after the required renewal date.”

8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A garden hose measuring greater than ten feet in length was stored on a low table within reach of children aged 16 months through 2 years in the Tulips classroom.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Medication including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication must be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the 16-month to 2-year-old classroom, medication was stored unlocked on top of a low shelf accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child A, who had been enrolled for 35 days.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff must complete the department's annual health and safety update course. Staff #5's most recent health and safety update course was overdue by 46 days.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials must be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A can of Lysol was stored on an open shelf in the Orchids room, out of reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #5, who had been attending for nine months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for nine months.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area must have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. For children younger than three years, this surface must be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Disposable diapers must be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The Tulips classroom for children between the ages 18 months to 3 years did not have a changing table or countertop designated for changing and did not have a foot-operated storage system for the disposal of soiled diapers or pull ups.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. The annual update of the information in the records of child #2 was overdue by 6.5 months and child #3 was overdue by 1 year and 7 months.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff must complete the department's annual health and safety update course. Staff #5's most recent health and safety update course was overdue by 46 days.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials must be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A can of Lysol was stored on an open shelf in the Orchids room, out of reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #5, who had been attending for nine months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for nine months.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area must have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. For children younger than three years, this surface must be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Disposable diapers must be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The Tulips classroom for children between the ages 18 months to 3 years did not have a changing table or countertop designated for changing and did not have a foot-operated storage system for the disposal of soiled diapers or pull ups.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. The annual update of the information in the records of child #2 was overdue by 6.5 months and child #3 was overdue by 1 year and 7 months.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff must complete the department's annual health and safety update course. Staff #1's most recent health and safety update course was overdue by twenty-five days.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Sanitizer and Lysol were stored on an open shelf above the sink in the diapering area in the infant room, out of reach of children. Lysol wipes were also found in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool classroom, out of reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. The annual update of the information in the records of child #1 was overdue by twenty months, child #2 by five months, child #3 by twelve months, and child #4 by seven months.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff must complete the department's annual health and safety update course. Staff #1's most recent health and safety update course was overdue by twenty-five days.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Sanitizer and Lysol were stored on an open shelf above the sink in the diapering area in the infant room, out of reach of children. Lysol wipes were also found in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool classroom, out of reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child's record at least annually. The annual update of the information in the records of child #1 was overdue by twenty months, child #2 by five months, child #3 by twelve months, and child #4 by seven months.”

8VAC20-780-400-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review of records, video observations and interviews, the staff did not interact with a child and one another to provide the needed help, comfort, support and respect of personal privacy. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #4, and Staff #5 confirmed a video recording was taken on February 15, 2024 of Child #1 during potty training. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the video was sent to the parent through the parent communication application to demonstrate the child struggling to lift their pants up over the pull up during potty training. 3. Staff #5 confirmed that a recorded video from February 15, 2024, wad deleted from the parental communication app because Staff #5 believed the recording made by Staff #1 was inappropriate. 4. Staff #5 stated the video recording was Staff #1 demonstrating that child #1 could not pull their pants over their pull up and that Staff #1 then sent the video to Child #1's parent. 5. The video recording showed Child #1 attempting to pull up their pants by holding the side of the pants while Staff #1 was saying "Pull it up." Staff #1 was then seen holding the child by the shoulder, turning the child to face away from Staff #1, and saying, "From the back". The video showed the back of the child which included the child's pull up and when the child started to bend to pull the pants up, Staff #1 turned the child again and said "from the back, from the back, we always do it, we do this every day your hands should be here from the back." The child could not pull the pants up and Staff #1 then stated, "Your pants need to be loose, these are too tight, right, pull it up." At the end Staff #1's hand is seen holding the back of child #1's pants and Staff #1 pull the pants up.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review of records, video observations, and interviews, the center did not ensure that their activities and services are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #5 stated and confirmed that a video recording was made during potty training of Child #1, who was 2.5 years old. 2. Staff #1 received a disciplinary report which stated that Staff#1 "made an inappropriate video of the child that the admin had to delete." Staff #5 confirmed deleting the video from the parent communication application and confirmed it was recorded during potty training. 3. Staff #1's disciplinary report states under the policy and procedure violation that "teachers are not allowed to record the children in such manner."”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The last health inspection was completed in March 2023.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center did not maintain and keep all the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1. Child #1 was missing the name, address, and phone number of a child's physician. 2, Child #1 was missing name, address and phone number for 1 of 2 emergency contacts.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain Out-of-State background checks for staff who have resided in another state in the preceding five years prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #3 was missing Out -of-State background checks for criminal history and child abuse and neglect prior to employment in September 2023:”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The last annual fire inspection was completed in March 2023.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain written parent authorization to use a diaper cream. Evidence: Based on record review, Child #2's parent authorization form to use the diaper cream expired on 11/28/2023.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over-the-counter skin products were kept and used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: Child #2's "Boudreaux" diaper cream expired in June 2024.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, a foot-operated storage system was not available for the disposal of soiled diapers. Evidence: The Tulips classroom had an open trash container that was not foot-operated for the disposal of soiled diapers or pull ups.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: An electrical outlet was not covered in the Tiny Tots classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Several bottles of cleaning materials such as Clorox were stored in an unlocked closet. 2. The safety lock was broken on the closet door. 3. The closet is located across the children's restroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The border of the rubber mat in the indoor gym was peeling, bending, and deteriorating with adhesive tape coming off along all four sides of the gym floor. This condition presents a trip hazard in an area designated for active play. 2. Several aluminum blinds were broken in the indoor gym. 3. The climbing gym equipment in the Tiny Tots classroom had several areas of peeling material and long loose threads that presented a choking hazard.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“Based on record review, the facility did not obtain a sworn statement or affirmation for staff prior to employment disclosing whether he/she has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth. Evidence: Staff #3 does not have a record of a Sworn Statement completed prior to being employed in June 2023.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on record review, staff did not complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 was missing the certificate for "Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff."”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review, staff were missing current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #3 and Staff #4 were missing current certification for CPR.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review, staff were missing current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #3 and Staff #4 were missing current certification for first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review, staff did not complete the annual health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's most recent health and safety course was completed on 4/11/2022. 2. Staff #2's most recent health and safety course was completed on 10/25/2022.”

8VAC20-780-400-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review of records, video observations and interviews, the staff did not interact with a child and one another to provide the needed help, comfort, support and respect of personal privacy. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #4, and Staff #5 confirmed a video recording was taken on February 15, 2024 of Child #1 during potty training. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the video was sent to the parent through the parent communication application to demonstrate the child struggling to lift their pants up over the pull up during potty training. 3. Staff #5 confirmed that a recorded video from February 15, 2024, wad deleted from the parental communication app because Staff #5 believed the recording made by Staff #1 was inappropriate. 4. Staff #5 stated the video recording was Staff #1 demonstrating that child #1 could not pull their pants over their pull up and that Staff #1 then sent the video to Child #1's parent. 5. The video recording showed Child #1 attempting to pull up their pants by holding the side of the pants while Staff #1 was saying "Pull it up." Staff #1 was then seen holding the child by the shoulder, turning the child to face away from Staff #1, and saying, "From the back". The video showed the back of the child which included the child's pull up and when the child started to bend to pull the pants up, Staff #1 turned the child again and said "from the back, from the back, we always do it, we do this every day your hands should be here from the back." The child could not pull the pants up and Staff #1 then stated, "Your pants need to be loose, these are too tight, right, pull it up." At the end Staff #1's hand is seen holding the back of child #1's pants and Staff #1 pull the pants up.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review of records, video observations, and interviews, the center did not ensure that their activities and services are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #5 stated and confirmed that a video recording was made during potty training of Child #1, who was 2.5 years old. 2. Staff #1 received a disciplinary report which stated that Staff#1 "made an inappropriate video of the child that the admin had to delete." Staff #5 confirmed deleting the video from the parent communication application and confirmed it was recorded during potty training. 3. Staff #1's disciplinary report states under the policy and procedure violation that "teachers are not allowed to record the children in such manner."”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The last health inspection was completed in March 2023.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center did not maintain and keep all the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1. Child #1 was missing the name, address, and phone number of a child's physician. 2, Child #1 was missing name, address and phone number for 1 of 2 emergency contacts.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain Out-of-State background checks for staff who have resided in another state in the preceding five years prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #3 was missing Out -of-State background checks for criminal history and child abuse and neglect prior to employment in September 2023:”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The last annual fire inspection was completed in March 2023.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain written parent authorization to use a diaper cream. Evidence: Based on record review, Child #2's parent authorization form to use the diaper cream expired on 11/28/2023.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over-the-counter skin products were kept and used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: Child #2's "Boudreaux" diaper cream expired in June 2024.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, a foot-operated storage system was not available for the disposal of soiled diapers. Evidence: The Tulips classroom had an open trash container that was not foot-operated for the disposal of soiled diapers or pull ups.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: An electrical outlet was not covered in the Tiny Tots classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Several bottles of cleaning materials such as Clorox were stored in an unlocked closet. 2. The safety lock was broken on the closet door. 3. The closet is located across the children's restroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The border of the rubber mat in the indoor gym was peeling, bending, and deteriorating with adhesive tape coming off along all four sides of the gym floor. This condition presents a trip hazard in an area designated for active play. 2. Several aluminum blinds were broken in the indoor gym. 3. The climbing gym equipment in the Tiny Tots classroom had several areas of peeling material and long loose threads that presented a choking hazard.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“Based on record review, the facility did not obtain a sworn statement or affirmation for staff prior to employment disclosing whether he/she has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth. Evidence: Staff #3 does not have a record of a Sworn Statement completed prior to being employed in June 2023.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on record review, staff did not complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 was missing the certificate for "Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff."”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review, staff were missing current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #3 and Staff #4 were missing current certification for CPR.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review, staff were missing current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #3 and Staff #4 were missing current certification for first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review, staff did not complete the annual health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's most recent health and safety course was completed on 4/11/2022. 2. Staff #2's most recent health and safety course was completed on 10/25/2022.”

8VAC20-780-400-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review of records, video observations and interviews, the staff did not interact with a child and one another to provide the needed help, comfort, support and respect of personal privacy. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, Staff #4, and Staff #5 confirmed a video recording was taken on February 15, 2024 of Child #1 during potty training. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the video was sent to the parent through the parent communication application to demonstrate the child struggling to lift their pants up over the pull up during potty training. 3. Staff #5 confirmed that a recorded video from February 15, 2024, wad deleted from the parental communication app because Staff #5 believed the recording made by Staff #1 was inappropriate. 4. Staff #5 stated the video recording was Staff #1 demonstrating that child #1 could not pull their pants over their pull up and that Staff #1 then sent the video to Child #1's parent. 5. The video recording showed Child #1 attempting to pull up their pants by holding the side of the pants while Staff #1 was saying "Pull it up." Staff #1 was then seen holding the child by the shoulder, turning the child to face away from Staff #1, and saying, "From the back". The video showed the back of the child which included the child's pull up and when the child started to bend to pull the pants up, Staff #1 turned the child again and said "from the back, from the back, we always do it, we do this every day your hands should be here from the back." The child could not pull the pants up and Staff #1 then stated, "Your pants need to be loose, these are too tight, right, pull it up." At the end Staff #1's hand is seen holding the back of child #1's pants and Staff #1 pull the pants up.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“Based on review of records, video observations, and interviews, the center did not ensure that their activities and services are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #5 stated and confirmed that a video recording was made during potty training of Child #1, who was 2.5 years old. 2. Staff #1 received a disciplinary report which stated that Staff#1 "made an inappropriate video of the child that the admin had to delete." Staff #5 confirmed deleting the video from the parent communication application and confirmed it was recorded during potty training. 3. Staff #1's disciplinary report states under the policy and procedure violation that "teachers are not allowed to record the children in such manner."”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The last health inspection was completed in March 2023.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center did not maintain and keep all the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: 1. Child #1 was missing the name, address, and phone number of a child's physician. 2, Child #1 was missing name, address and phone number for 1 of 2 emergency contacts.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain Out-of-State background checks for staff who have resided in another state in the preceding five years prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #3 was missing Out -of-State background checks for criminal history and child abuse and neglect prior to employment in September 2023:”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The last annual fire inspection was completed in March 2023.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain written parent authorization to use a diaper cream. Evidence: Based on record review, Child #2's parent authorization form to use the diaper cream expired on 11/28/2023.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over-the-counter skin products were kept and used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: Child #2's "Boudreaux" diaper cream expired in June 2024.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, a foot-operated storage system was not available for the disposal of soiled diapers. Evidence: The Tulips classroom had an open trash container that was not foot-operated for the disposal of soiled diapers or pull ups.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: An electrical outlet was not covered in the Tiny Tots classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Several bottles of cleaning materials such as Clorox were stored in an unlocked closet. 2. The safety lock was broken on the closet door. 3. The closet is located across the children's restroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The border of the rubber mat in the indoor gym was peeling, bending, and deteriorating with adhesive tape coming off along all four sides of the gym floor. This condition presents a trip hazard in an area designated for active play. 2. Several aluminum blinds were broken in the indoor gym. 3. The climbing gym equipment in the Tiny Tots classroom had several areas of peeling material and long loose threads that presented a choking hazard.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“Based on record review, the facility did not obtain a sworn statement or affirmation for staff prior to employment disclosing whether he/she has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth. Evidence: Staff #3 does not have a record of a Sworn Statement completed prior to being employed in June 2023.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on record review, staff did not complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 was missing the certificate for "Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff."”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review, staff were missing current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #3 and Staff #4 were missing current certification for CPR.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review, staff were missing current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: Staff #3 and Staff #4 were missing current certification for first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review, staff did not complete the annual health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's most recent health and safety course was completed on 4/11/2022. 2. Staff #2's most recent health and safety course was completed on 10/25/2022.”