Sowing Seeds Academy - Laburnum

8VAC20-780-500-A

“(Repeat Violation) Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. Staff changed a child’s diaper in the toddler room and did not wash the child's hands with soap and water.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1. The record for Child #2, child #5, child #6, and child #7, was missing a home phone number and work number for mom and dad. 2. The record for child #6 and child #7, did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“(Repeat Violation) Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff did not wash hands before or after changing a child’s diaper.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“(Repeat Violation) Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. Staff changed a child’s diaper in the toddler room and did not wash the child's hands with soap and water.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1. The record for Child #2, child #5, child #6, and child #7, was missing a home phone number and work number for mom and dad. 2. The record for child #6 and child #7, did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“(Repeat Violation) Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff did not wash hands before or after changing a child’s diaper.”

8VAC20-780-240-C

“Based on a review of six (6) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that staff completed the required recognizing child abuse and neglect training no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (hire date 2/10/2024), staff #2 (hire date 5/13/2024), and staff #3 (hire date 5/16/2024) did not contain documentation of completed recognizing child abuse and neglect training. 2. The director verified that the training for recognizing child abuse and neglect had not been completed for staff #1, staff #2, or staff #3.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Evidence: In the infant room, Staff # 6 was observed changing a diaper. Staff # 6 did not ensure that the child’s hands were washed with warm running water and soap.”

8VAC20-780-240-C

“Based on a review of six (6) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that staff completed the required recognizing child abuse and neglect training no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (hire date 2/10/2024), staff #2 (hire date 5/13/2024), and staff #3 (hire date 5/16/2024) did not contain documentation of completed recognizing child abuse and neglect training. 2. The director verified that the training for recognizing child abuse and neglect had not been completed for staff #1, staff #2, or staff #3.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Evidence: In the infant room, Staff # 6 was observed changing a diaper. Staff # 6 did not ensure that the child’s hands were washed with warm running water and soap.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that lockdown procedures were practiced between 2022 -2023. 2. Staff #4 verified that a lockdown drill had not been conducted.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There is a wooden play kitchen set in the 4-year-old classroom with a broken door and broken metal hinge, creating a potential pinch point.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. A monthly practice evacuation drill was not documented for the month of October 2023. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that a practice evacuation drill was conducted for the month of October but was not documented.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was under playground climbing equipment in order to create a sufficient fall zone. Evidence: The resilient surfacing material located under the playground equipment and the fall zone areas do not comply with the minimum 6 inches of resilient surfacing material.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that lockdown procedures were practiced between 2022 -2023. 2. Staff #4 verified that a lockdown drill had not been conducted.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There is a wooden play kitchen set in the 4-year-old classroom with a broken door and broken metal hinge, creating a potential pinch point.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. A monthly practice evacuation drill was not documented for the month of October 2023. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that a practice evacuation drill was conducted for the month of October but was not documented.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was under playground climbing equipment in order to create a sufficient fall zone. Evidence: The resilient surfacing material located under the playground equipment and the fall zone areas do not comply with the minimum 6 inches of resilient surfacing material.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that there was an insufficient amount of resilient surfacing in the use zone of the playground equipment and the area surrounding equipment did not encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Evidence: 1. There is only 2 inches of mulch in the fall zones of the play structure on the school age playground, where 6 inches is required. 2. Staff confirmed that there is less than 6 inches of resilient surfacing on the playground.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that the written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence contained all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1 of 3 injury reports did not contain the date in which the parent was notified of the injury.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that there was an insufficient amount of resilient surfacing in the use zone of the playground equipment and the area surrounding equipment did not encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Evidence: 1. There is only 2 inches of mulch in the fall zones of the play structure on the school age playground, where 6 inches is required. 2. Staff confirmed that there is less than 6 inches of resilient surfacing on the playground.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that the written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence contained all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1 of 3 injury reports did not contain the date in which the parent was notified of the injury.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No

“Based on observation and staff interviews, the center exceeded the 1:4 staff-to-children ratio requirement for infants. Evidence: 1. On June 12, 2023, the 1:4 staff-to-children ratio was not maintained in the Infant classroom for approximately 30 minutes. 2. The director stated that there are usually 3-4 teachers in the infant classroom. Staff 3 had left to go on break.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

“Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the center did not maintain compliance with their own policies and procedures required by standards. Evidence: 1. The center's policies and procedures regarding discipline and behavior were not followed on January 2, 2023, when Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 (7 years old) by the upper right arm while the child was running around in the classroom. Staff #1 continued to tell child #1 to stop running several times before grabbing child #1. 2. The center's discipline and behavior policies state the following: "Sowing Seeds Academy Do Not spank, bite, pinch, pull, slap or otherwise physically punish the children."”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: No

“Based on interviews and photographs, the center did not ensure behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. During interview, it was determined that on January 2, 2023, Staff #1 told Child #1 to stop running several times before grabbing Child #1. Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 (7 years old) by the upper right arm while the child was running around in the classroom. 2. Photos showed Child #1?s right arm was red and bruised in the area where Staff #1 grabbed child #1.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff obtained current first aid training within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, hired 7/5/2022, had documentation of obtaining first aid training dated 1/2/2023, exceeding 90 days from hire.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, hired 7/5/2022, had documentation of obtaining cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) dated 01/2/2023, exceeding 90 days from hire.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all prepared infant formula was labeled with the date. Evidence: 1. 4 prepared bottles of formula, were not labeled with the date.”

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on record review, the center failed to provide a tuberculous (TB) test with documentation that includes the date the test was given and results of the test. Evidence: 1. Staff #5?s tuberculous (TB) test did not provide documentation of the date when the test was given and the results of the test. Staff #5?s date of hire 10/31/2022.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the center were posted on the premises. Evidence: 1.The results for the most recent inspection were not posted in the center. Posted inspection was dated 1/20/2022 2. Staff confirmed that the most recent inspection results were not posted.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

“Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the center did not maintain compliance with their own policies and procedures required by standards. Evidence: 1. The center's policies and procedures regarding discipline and behavior were not followed on January 2, 2023, when Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 (7 years old) by the upper right arm while the child was running around in the classroom. Staff #1 continued to tell child #1 to stop running several times before grabbing child #1. 2. The center's discipline and behavior policies state the following: "Sowing Seeds Academy Do Not spank, bite, pinch, pull, slap or otherwise physically punish the children."”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: No

“Based on interviews and photographs, the center did not ensure behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. During interview, it was determined that on January 2, 2023, Staff #1 told Child #1 to stop running several times before grabbing Child #1. Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 (7 years old) by the upper right arm while the child was running around in the classroom. 2. Photos showed Child #1?s right arm was red and bruised in the area where Staff #1 grabbed child #1.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff obtained current first aid training within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, hired 7/5/2022, had documentation of obtaining first aid training dated 1/2/2023, exceeding 90 days from hire.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, hired 7/5/2022, had documentation of obtaining cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) dated 01/2/2023, exceeding 90 days from hire.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all prepared infant formula was labeled with the date. Evidence: 1. 4 prepared bottles of formula, were not labeled with the date.”

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on record review, the center failed to provide a tuberculous (TB) test with documentation that includes the date the test was given and results of the test. Evidence: 1. Staff #5?s tuberculous (TB) test did not provide documentation of the date when the test was given and the results of the test. Staff #5?s date of hire 10/31/2022.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the center were posted on the premises. Evidence: 1.The results for the most recent inspection were not posted in the center. Posted inspection was dated 1/20/2022 2. Staff confirmed that the most recent inspection results were not posted.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

“Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the center did not maintain compliance with their own policies and procedures required by standards. Evidence: 1. The center's policies and procedures regarding discipline and behavior were not followed on January 2, 2023, when Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 (7 years old) by the upper right arm while the child was running around in the classroom. Staff #1 continued to tell child #1 to stop running several times before grabbing child #1. 2. The center's discipline and behavior policies state the following: "Sowing Seeds Academy Do Not spank, bite, pinch, pull, slap or otherwise physically punish the children."”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: No

“Based on interviews and photographs, the center did not ensure behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. During interview, it was determined that on January 2, 2023, Staff #1 told Child #1 to stop running several times before grabbing Child #1. Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 (7 years old) by the upper right arm while the child was running around in the classroom. 2. Photos showed Child #1?s right arm was red and bruised in the area where Staff #1 grabbed child #1.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff obtained current first aid training within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, hired 7/5/2022, had documentation of obtaining first aid training dated 1/2/2023, exceeding 90 days from hire.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, hired 7/5/2022, had documentation of obtaining cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) dated 01/2/2023, exceeding 90 days from hire.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all prepared infant formula was labeled with the date. Evidence: 1. 4 prepared bottles of formula, were not labeled with the date.”

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on record review, the center failed to provide a tuberculous (TB) test with documentation that includes the date the test was given and results of the test. Evidence: 1. Staff #5?s tuberculous (TB) test did not provide documentation of the date when the test was given and the results of the test. Staff #5?s date of hire 10/31/2022.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-2

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the center were posted on the premises. Evidence: 1.The results for the most recent inspection were not posted in the center. Posted inspection was dated 1/20/2022 2. Staff confirmed that the most recent inspection results were not posted.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No

“Based on review of injury reports, the center failed to include all required information on the injury reports. Evidence: Injury report dated 06/7/2022 was missing the time and date parent was notified.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not include the following in the written record of children’s serious and minor injuries. Evidence: 5 of 5 records reviewed did not include the date or time when the parent was notified. 1 of 5 records was missing the parent’s signature or two staff signatures.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not include the following in the written record of children’s serious and minor injuries. Evidence: 5 of 5 records reviewed did not include the date or time when the parent was notified. 1 of 5 records was missing the parent’s signature or two staff signatures.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, hired on 12/13/21, contained documentation of a central registry finding dated 1/20/22. 2. The record of staff #2, hired on 11/23/21, contained a central registry finding dated 1/8/22. 3. The record of staff #3, hired on 11/30/21, contained a central registry finding dated 1/10/22. 4. Administration acknowledged the central registries were late.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3, hired on 11/30/21, contained documentation of references that were checked and dated 12/2/21.”

8VAC20-780-570-E Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula shall be dated and labeled with child's name. Evidence: 1. An outside witness stated that staff in the infant room were discussing whose bottles were whose because the bottles were not labeled with a child's name. 2. Administration confirmed that there was a time when staff in the infant room were discussing whose bottles were whose due to the bottles not being labeled with a child's name.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No

“Based on observation on October 7, 2021, the center did not ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: Infant #1 (DOB 8/5/21) was observed asleep in an infant swing and the infant was not strapped in. Staff said she had buckled the child in and the inspector showed the staff the child was not buckled.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3 Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure electrical outlets have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: There was one outlet not covered in the infant room.”

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

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the infant room there is chipped and peeling paint in several areas located above the kick plate of the wall exposing drywall. This area is accessible to children in care.”

8VAC20-780-150-B Complaint related: No

“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that immunizations received shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: The record of infant #1 contained documentation of immunizations that were not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department.”

8VAC20-780-370-5 Complaint related: No

“Based on observation and interview on October 7, 2021, the center did not ensure to provide awake infants not playing on the floor or ground a change in play space at least every 30 minutes or more often as determined by the individual infant's needs and infants, who cannot turn themselves over and are awake, shall be placed on their stomachs a total of 30 minutes each day to facilitate upper body strength and to address misshapen head concerns. Evidence: 1. Infant #2 (DOB 7/1/20) was observed in a crib, awake, for approximately 40 minutes during the inspection. 2. Staff stated she has to "contain him anyway she can." Staff stated infant #2 will stay in the crib until he falls asleep and that can be anywhere from 1.5 hours-2 hours awake. 3. Infant #1 was moved from the crib once staff were prompted to do so by the inspector. 4. Staff stated infant #1 (DOB 8/5/21) doesn't receive tummy time when awake. Staff said she doesn't put him on his tummy because he's just a newborn.”