Sowing Seeds Preschool

8VAC20-780-510-E

“The center's procedures for administering medication shall Include methods to prevent use of outdated medication. Medication was administered to a child past the ?stop use? date listed on the bottle.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: the name, address, and phone number and a work phone number of each parent who has custody and address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #1 who has been enrolled for approximately a year did not have the name, address, phone number and work phone number for one parent. The record for child #2 who has been enrolled for approximately four months did not have the work number for one parent.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff #3 walked out of the classroom leaving eight children (age 3 years) unsupervised for approximately two minutes.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer unlocked on a shelf in the toddler room with the ?keep out of reach of children? label accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1 and staff #2 submitted a tuberculosis screening that was not within 30 days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: the name, address, and phone number and a work phone number of each parent who has custody and address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #1 who has been enrolled for approximately a year did not have the name, address, phone number and work phone number for one parent. The record for child #2 who has been enrolled for approximately four months did not have the work number for one parent.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff #3 walked out of the classroom leaving eight children (age 3 years) unsupervised for approximately two minutes.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer unlocked on a shelf in the toddler room with the ?keep out of reach of children? label accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1 and staff #2 submitted a tuberculosis screening that was not within 30 days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following physical plant hazards and maintenance issues were observed: 1. Peeling paint was observed in various areas in the center. 2. Two pieces of plywood approximately 10 ft by 4 ft were used inside and outside to cover a missing glass window. 3. Rusted nails and broken pieces of wood protruding out of a playhouse in the outdoor play area causing a potential snagging or poking injury. Children were observed playing in the playhouse.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: when applicable, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody; address of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 1. The record for child #1 was missing the address for the second emergency contact. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for over a year. 2. The record for child #2 was missing the employment information for one parent. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for 8 months.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1.On the playground a wheel was broken off a scooter. 2.The director confirmed the wheel was missing.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1.On the playground a wheel was broken off a scooter. 2.The director confirmed the wheel was missing.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice per year. 1.The practice drill records did not contain documentation that the shelter in place drill was practiced twice in the past 12 months. 2.The director confirmed the shelter in place drills were not documented.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. In the 2-3 year old classroom there was Lysol and sanitizer in a cabinet that had a child safety latch that was not engaging properly to prevent access. 2. The Director confirmed the cabinet’s safety latch was not engaged.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1. The round carpet in the 2-3 year old classroom was frayed along the edges of the carpet.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1.The record for child #2, #3, and #5 did not contain parent work phone numbers. 2.The record for child #2 (enrolled 10/23/23) and child #4 (enrolled 8/25/23) did not contain documentation of the health information (physical examination) required by 8VAC20-780-140. 3.Staff #1 (Director) confirmed the information was not in the children’s records.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of 5 staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 1.The record for staff #5 (hired 12/4/2023) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. The staff member was working with children on the day of this inspection. 2.The Director confirmed the TB screening was not in the staff members record.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice per year. 1.The practice drill records did not contain documentation that the shelter in place drill was practiced twice in the past 12 months. 2.The director confirmed the shelter in place drills were not documented.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. In the 2-3 year old classroom there was Lysol and sanitizer in a cabinet that had a child safety latch that was not engaging properly to prevent access. 2. The Director confirmed the cabinet’s safety latch was not engaged.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1. The round carpet in the 2-3 year old classroom was frayed along the edges of the carpet.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1.The record for child #2, #3, and #5 did not contain parent work phone numbers. 2.The record for child #2 (enrolled 10/23/23) and child #4 (enrolled 8/25/23) did not contain documentation of the health information (physical examination) required by 8VAC20-780-140. 3.Staff #1 (Director) confirmed the information was not in the children’s records.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of 5 staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 1.The record for staff #5 (hired 12/4/2023) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. The staff member was working with children on the day of this inspection. 2.The Director confirmed the TB screening was not in the staff members record.”