Reggio's Treehouse

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Staff #1 stated that after child #1 threw a block at a classmate and started crying, they placed child #1s backpack outside of the classroom door because they knew they were attached to their backpack, and thought that taking the backpack away would get their attention. Staff #1s behavioral guidance was not constructive or age appropriate.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Staff #1 stated that after child #1 threw a block at a classmate and started crying, they placed child #1s backpack outside of the classroom door because they knew they were attached to their backpack, and thought that taking the backpack away would get their attention. Staff #1s behavioral guidance was not constructive or age appropriate.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures. The centers policies and procedures state that staff shall "ignore [negative behavior] and highlight positive behaviors". "Redirection [should be] used with older children; focus on another positive activity". Staff are encourage to use "verbal cues: praising, suggesting, encouraging, prompting and persuading". When child #1 was displaying negative behavior, staff #1 took the childs backpack and placed it outside of the classroom to gain the childs attention. Child #1 proceeded to cry, kick and bang on the classroom door for their backpack. Staff #1 brought the backpack into the classroom, picked child #1 up and put them on their cot to take a nap. Staff #1 stated "[the child] got up off [their] cot and I put [them] back on the cot. [They] continued to cry so I walked away to help another child."”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 4/21/2025 at approximately 2:00 PM, staff #1 was observed sleeping in the alberello 1 classroom. There were 10 children present between the ages of 3-5 years of age. All children were sleeping. Staff #1 confirmed that they had fallen asleep for approximately 10 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-280-G

“If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. There were two unlabeled bottles containing cleaning agents located in the "cleaning supplies" closed in the Foglia classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-G

“If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. There were two unlabeled bottles containing cleaning agents located in the "cleaning supplies" closed in the Foglia classroom.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain and out-of-state central registry background check for each employee that resides or has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the last five years. Evidence: Staff #2's sworn disclosure statement states that they currently reside in the state of West Virginia. The staff's record does not contain a central registry background check for West Virginia. Center management confirmed that a West Virginia central registry search had not been completed.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There are several areas of peeling paint in the Alberello 3 classroom. 2. The half-wall in the Alberello 3 classroom is dirty with stained streaks running down the wall. 3. There is an area of peeling paint in the indoor gym. 4. There is a toilet with a broken seat in the children's bathroom of the Alberello 2 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtained a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child #4 (date of enrollment: 4/11/2024) record did not contain a physical exam.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center did not obtained additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #1 (9 months) most recent immunizations are dated from when the child was 2 months old.”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on a review of medication, medication was not picked up by the parent or disposed of within 14 days of an authorization to administer had expired. Evidence: Child #7 authorization to administer orajel was signed by the parent on 08/07/2023. The authorization expired on 08/21/2023. The medication was observed on site.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over the counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: The diaper ointment of child #6 expired on 11/2023 and was observed on-site.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not maintain areas inside the center in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was a large patch of peeling paint, approximately 6?x 18? in the Aberello 3 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Based on a review of staff records, the center did not maintain a complete record of required documentation for each staff member. Evidence: Staff #4s record contained one reference check.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation of the center, there was not a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: The diaper changing mat in the Radici room had holes in it.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center did not have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: Child #8 and #9 were on center documents as having allergies, but a review of their records did not reveal a care plan.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation of the center, disposable towels were not in the diapering area. Evidence: There were no disposable paper towels located in the Gambo room.”

8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation and interview, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: During the investigation, it was approximately 93 degrees outside and program classrooms were approximately 84 degrees. Children's faces were observed to be rosy colored and sweating. Center management stated that the AC broke on 7/7/2023 and that electrical parts needed to be ordered for the repair. There were portable AC units observed throughout the building however the room temperatures on the units ranged from 84 degrees to 95 degrees. Upon follow-up on 7/17/2023, the center had opened in the morning but center management stated that the classrooms could not stay below 80 degrees, so they closed the center at 8am.”

8VAC20-780-270-D Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation and interview, temperatures of inside areas occupied by children exceeded 80 degrees. Evidence: During the investigation, classroom temperatures were 84 degrees. The hallway temperature was 95 degrees.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recent inspection findings were not posted.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, infant bottles were not dated with todays date. Evidence: Two bottles in the infant classroom were observed with the date labeled on the bottles.”

8VAC20-780-270-C

“Based on observation inside areas occupied by children, the temperature was not maintained above than 68?F. Evidence: The thermostat in the Radici classroom was set at approximately 58?F. Infants were observed in the classroom during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-490-E

“Based on observation, surfaces that become contaminated with body fluids cannot be cleaned and sanitized. Evidence: There were tears observed on the surface of the diaper changing mat in the Gambo classroom. The inner foam pad of the mat cannot be cleaned and sanitized.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #8's record does not contain documentation of education. 2. Staff #9's record only contains one professional reference. 3. Staff #10's record only contains one professional reference. 4. Staff #11's record only contains one professional reference.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, cleaning and sanitizing materials were stored next to food equipment, utensils and/or single-serve articles. Evidence: Bleach cleaners were observed stored on the same shelf next to food equipment in a cabinet in the Gambo classroom.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review, all staff who work directly with children have not obtained within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #7 (date of hire: 8/2/2021) does not have current first aid certification. 2. Staff #9 (date of hire: 2/6/23) does not have first aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review, all staff who work directly with children have not obtained within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #7 (date of hire: 8/2/2021) does not have current CPR certification. 2. Staff #9 (date of hire: 2/6/23) does not have current CPR certification.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recent inspection findings were not posted.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, infant bottles were not dated with todays date. Evidence: Two bottles in the infant classroom were observed with the date labeled on the bottles.”

8VAC20-780-270-C

“Based on observation inside areas occupied by children, the temperature was not maintained above than 68?F. Evidence: The thermostat in the Radici classroom was set at approximately 58?F. Infants were observed in the classroom during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-490-E

“Based on observation, surfaces that become contaminated with body fluids cannot be cleaned and sanitized. Evidence: There were tears observed on the surface of the diaper changing mat in the Gambo classroom. The inner foam pad of the mat cannot be cleaned and sanitized.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #8's record does not contain documentation of education. 2. Staff #9's record only contains one professional reference. 3. Staff #10's record only contains one professional reference. 4. Staff #11's record only contains one professional reference.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, cleaning and sanitizing materials were stored next to food equipment, utensils and/or single-serve articles. Evidence: Bleach cleaners were observed stored on the same shelf next to food equipment in a cabinet in the Gambo classroom.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review, all staff who work directly with children have not obtained within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #7 (date of hire: 8/2/2021) does not have current first aid certification. 2. Staff #9 (date of hire: 2/6/23) does not have first aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review, all staff who work directly with children have not obtained within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #7 (date of hire: 8/2/2021) does not have current CPR certification. 2. Staff #9 (date of hire: 2/6/23) does not have current CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Staff #4's record did not contain documentation of two reference checks.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not implement an evacuation drill each month. Evidence: There was no drilled documented for December 2022. Center management confirmed that the drill must have been forgotten.”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on record review and observation, medication was not returned or disposed of within 14 days of an authorization to administer the medication had expired. Evidence: Child #2's medication authorization for emergency medication was signed by the parents on 10/12/2022 and expired on 10/22/2022. The medication was observed on site during the medication.”

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: The padded mat underneath the slide in the indoor playroom has long tears along the edges, exposing the inner foam material.”

8VAC20-780-280-G

“Based on observation and interviews, hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers were not clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: There were 3 unidentified spray bottles in the toddler classroom, 1 unidentified spray bottle in the young twos classroom and 1 unidentified spray bottle in the older twos classroom. Staff in each classroom confirmed that the contents of the spray bottles was a bleach/water solution used for sanitizing surfaces.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Based on observation and interview, medication was not labeled with the child's name. Evidence: A box of Benadryl was observed without a child's name. Center management confirmed that the medication belonged to Child #4.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening that was completed within 30 days prior to the first date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of hire: 12/12/2022) TB screening is dated 4/30/2022. 2. Staff #4 (date of hire: 11/7/2022) TB screening is dated 3/4/2021.”

8VAC20-780-560-N

“Based on observation, food was not maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Evidence: Several children were observed making bird feeders with sunbutter and bird seed. The children were observed sticking plastic knives inside of one jar, licking the sunbutter off the knives and sticking it back into the jar to get more sunbutter and then licking the knives again. All the children were eating sunbutter from the same jar.”

8VAC20-780-400-A

“Based on observation, staff did not interact with children to promote intellectual, emotional and social well being and growth. Evidence: In the toddler classroom, a child was disciplined for taking their shoes off in the classroom. The child became upset and began crying for "mommy". Staff #4 began mocking the child, saying "You want your mommy? Should I cry for my mommy? Mommy!"”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #2 and Child #3's records did not contain an allergy action plan that was signed by the children's physician.”

8VAC20-780-560-M

“Based on observation, children were allowed to eat while walking around. Evidence: Several children were observed licking sunbutter off of plastic knives while walking around the 4 year old classroom after making bird feeders with sunbutter and bird seed.”

22VAC40-185-60-A

“Based on record review and interview, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #3 (date of enrollment: 7/1/2021) record did not contain documentation that the child's age and identity had been reviewed within the first seven days of enrollment.”

22VAC40-185-60-A

“Based on record review and interview, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #3 (date of enrollment: 7/1/2021) record did not contain documentation that the child's age and identity had been reviewed within the first seven days of enrollment.”