Smiling Faces Learning Academy

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall contain the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center. The emergency contact information for staff 1 and staff 2 was not maintained at the center.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. There was not a written allergy care plan on file for child 2. Child 2 has a diagnosed food allergy according to written documentation in the enrollment record.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The facility did not have an allergy list to document food allergies and sensitivities for child 1 and child 2 who were in care during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of USDA. The lunch served to child 1 did not meet USDA requirements as the lunch served lacked fluid milk and a vegetable component.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Repeat Violation When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identified the owner. 2 lunch containers were not dated. 1 lunch container was not labeled in a way to identify the owner.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The results of an out-of-state central registry check were not on file for staff 1.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“Authorize the child day center obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry maintained pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him. The results of a central registry check were not available for staff 2. Staff 2 has been employed for more than 30 days.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Outside areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. The following safety hazards were observed on the children's playground: a. Protruding metal bolts on the ground are a protrusion hazard; b. Protruding landscape divider on the ground is a trip hazard; c. Metal rebar observed on the ground in an area accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-550-C

“Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. The posted evacuation map did not indicate location for shelter-in-place and emergency evacuation exits.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of USDA. The lunch served to child 1 did not meet USDA requirements as the lunch served lacked fluid milk and a vegetable component.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Repeat Violation When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identified the owner. 2 lunch containers were not dated. 1 lunch container was not labeled in a way to identify the owner.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The results of an out-of-state central registry check were not on file for staff 1.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“Authorize the child day center obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry maintained pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him. The results of a central registry check were not available for staff 2. Staff 2 has been employed for more than 30 days.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Outside areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. The following safety hazards were observed on the children's playground: a. Protruding metal bolts on the ground are a protrusion hazard; b. Protruding landscape divider on the ground is a trip hazard; c. Metal rebar observed on the ground in an area accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-550-C

“Emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. The posted evacuation map did not indicate location for shelter-in-place and emergency evacuation exits.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated. The food containers for the 3 children in care were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area shall have the following: a. A sink with running warm water; b. A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, the surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. 1. The diaper changing table was placed in the infant area of the facility. There is no sink with running water in this area. 2. Child 1, age 2 years, was not changed on a diapering table or countertop. Child 1's wet pull up was changed in the bathroom while he was standing up.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating snacks. The children did not wash their hands after completion of snack at approximately 10:15 am.”

8VAC20-780-330-F

“A shady area shall be provided on playgrounds during the months of June, July, and August. The outdoor play area lacked a shady area for children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Outside areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. The exposed plastic landscape boarder protruding from the ground is a trip hazard. The boarder is located on the children's outdoor play area in an area where children and staff will walk, play and run.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The results of an out-of-state central registry check and sex offender check were not on file for staff 1.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated. The food containers for the 3 children in care were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area shall have the following: a. A sink with running warm water; b. A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, the surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. 1. The diaper changing table was placed in the infant area of the facility. There is no sink with running water in this area. 2. Child 1, age 2 years, was not changed on a diapering table or countertop. Child 1's wet pull up was changed in the bathroom while he was standing up.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating snacks. The children did not wash their hands after completion of snack at approximately 10:15 am.”

8VAC20-780-330-F

“A shady area shall be provided on playgrounds during the months of June, July, and August. The outdoor play area lacked a shady area for children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Outside areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. The exposed plastic landscape boarder protruding from the ground is a trip hazard. The boarder is located on the children's outdoor play area in an area where children and staff will walk, play and run.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The results of an out-of-state central registry check and sex offender check were not on file for staff 1.”

8VAC20-780-40-N

“The center shall develop written playground safety procedures which shall include all of the required elements. The written playground safety plan lacked written procedures for method of maintaining resilient surface.”

8VAC20-780-240-C

“Orientation training for staff shall included all required written policies and procedures. The staff handbook lacked the following written policies required for staff orientation training: a. Recognizing child abuse and neglect. b. Confidential treatment of personal information about children in care and their families. c. Emergency preparedness to include violence at a child care facility.”

8VAC20-780-40-I

“The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention. Written policies submitted lack written procedures for injury prevention.”

8VAC20-780-420-A

“The facility shall have written policies for parents which shall include all of the required elements. The written parent policies lacked the following required information: a. The center's philosophy and any religious affiliation. b. The center's policy regarding any medication or medical procedures that will be given. c. Description of established lines of authority for staff. d. Policy for reported suspected child abuse. e. The appropriate general daily schedule for the age of the enrolling child. f. Discipline policies including acceptable and unacceptable discipline measurea.”

8VAC20-780-240-D

“The facility lacked required written policies for staff. The staff handbook lacked the following required policies and procedures: a. Procedures for supervising a child who may arrive after scheduled classes or activities. b. Procedures to confirm absence of a child when child is scheduled to arrive from another program. c. Procedures for identifying where attending children are at all times. d. Procedures for action in case of lost or missing children, ill or injured children, medical emergencies, and general emergencies. e. Policy for any administration of medication,”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Storage units in all classrooms were not secured creating a toppling hazard. An area of eroded soil on the outdoor play area is a trip hazard. The ground of the outdoor play area is covered with gum balls.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. Fall zones shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. There was no resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding the merry-go-round and metal play structure with slide placed on the outdoor playground.”

8VAC20-780-550-B

“The emergency preparedness plan shall contain all procedural components. The written lockdown plan for the facility lacked continuity of operations to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency.”

8VAC20-780-350-F

“The center shall develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Written policies for the center lacked a consistent care policy for care of children by staff.”

8VAC20-780-40-K

“The center shall develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Written policies submitted did not include procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”