ROOFTOP OF VIRGINIA CAP - Independence Head Start

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Based on review of medications and discussions with staff the center failed to ensure that medication was received in the pharmacy labeled container as dispensed. Evidence: The epi-pen for Child A was in the clear plastic tube only and had no pharmacy label as required.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were two bottles of Clean Smart on a shelf cabinet that was not locked. It was out of the reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on a review of recorded video and interview with staff, a staff member roughly handled a child. Evidence: 1. On 02/22/2022, at approximately 10:33 a.m., staff #1 grabs child #1, four years old, by both wrists and swings him around so that his feet are off the floor 2-4 inches and sets him forcefully on a cushioned child-size bench that is approximately 18 inches high. Child #1 then slides down from the bench on to the floor and staff #1 picks him up forcefully by by both upper arms and sets him back on the bench. Child was observed crying.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on review of recorded video and interview with staff, the facility failed to provide behavioral guidance that was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and was intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. 1. Staff #1 states that child #1's behavior was worse than ever the morning of 02/22/2022. At approximately 10:33 a.m., child #1 is seen throwing blocks at staff #1. Child #1 then chases a peer around a table. Child #1 is then observed kicking a chair four times and hitting staff #1 in the hands. Child #1 then throws two blocks at staff #1. 2. Staff #2 was sitting at a desk in front of the computer and or on a cell phone and did not assist staff #1 in redirecting child #1. Staff #3 was interacting with and supervising 7 children in the room and did not respond to assist staff #1 with redirecting child #1.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to operate the outside in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed gravel on the area of the playground used for infants and toddlers presenting a choking hazard.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“The center failed to keep hazardous substances locked. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed a spray bottle labeled bleach in the middle classroom bathroom on a shelf; out of reach of children but unlocked.”