Sparkles! at Crystal City

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

“Based on interviews and review of documents, the center temperature was not maintained no lower than 68 degrees in inside areas occupied by children. Evidence: 1. On January 22, 2024, the center did not have sufficient heat from approximately 6:30am until approximately 11:46am. A work order documented 2 hours of work to ?reset the freeze stat? on January 22, 2024; the work was completed at approximately 11:46am 2. Staff interviews confirmed that on January 22, 2024, the center was ?freezing? when they arrived, some as early as 6:30am. This was reported to management when they arrived at approximately 7:00am. 3. At approximately 7:00am, management noted the temperature gauge inside the center was registering 58 degrees in the Preschool 1 and 2 Classrooms. They turned on all the bottom heaters in all the classrooms, but it was still cold. The Preschool 1 and 2 children were then moved into the Toddler classroom. 4. Management called the contractor at approximately 7:00am to repair the heating system. The contractor arrived approximately 2 hours later. 5. At approximately 8:30-9:00am, staff put the infants in their coats and/or blankets. Staff observed that the infant's lips, face, hands and feet were turning purple/blue. 6. Staff felt the heat start pushing out at approximately 10:52am. 7. Work was completed on the heating system at approximately 11:46am.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of two staff records, the center did not obtain a central registry report within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1.Staff #2 (Date of hire 9/05/2022) did not have the cen tral registry results within 30 days of employment. It was received on 11/14/2022.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the center does not follow all requirements when children bring food from home. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool 3 classroom, 2 food items from home were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner and 1 food item from home was not dated. 2. In the Preschool 2 classroom, 1 food item from home were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner and 1 food item from home was not dated.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, equipment of the center inside were not maintained in an operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, the foot operated trash can was not working properly. The staff member stated it was broke and they were getting a new one.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Repeat Violation Based on review of twor staff records, the center did not have a completed sworn disclosure statement or affirmation prior to date of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of hire 9/05/2022) had a sworn disclosure statement dated 11/06/2022.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of two staff records, the center did not obtain a central registry report within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1.Staff #2 (Date of hire 9/05/2022) did not have the cen tral registry results within 30 days of employment. It was received on 11/14/2022.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the center does not follow all requirements when children bring food from home. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool 3 classroom, 2 food items from home were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner and 1 food item from home was not dated. 2. In the Preschool 2 classroom, 1 food item from home were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner and 1 food item from home was not dated.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, equipment of the center inside were not maintained in an operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, the foot operated trash can was not working properly. The staff member stated it was broke and they were getting a new one.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Repeat Violation Based on review of twor staff records, the center did not have a completed sworn disclosure statement or affirmation prior to date of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Date of hire 9/05/2022) had a sworn disclosure statement dated 11/06/2022.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain 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. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #3 had diagnosed food allergies and did not have 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. They had a plan for both children, but it was not from a physician.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of four staff records, the center did not have a completed sworn disclosure statement or affirmation prior to date of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire 2/13/2023) had a sworn disclosure statement dated 3/13/2023.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of the criminal history record information check or the Sex Offender registry check from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Hire date 2/13/2023) lived in DC in the last 5 years and the center did not obtain the criminal history record for DC or the Sex Offender Registry Check for DC prior to hire. The center received the Criminal History Check on 2/22/2023 and the Sex offender registry check on 3/13/2023. 2. Staff #3 (Hire date 1/04/2023) lived in DC in the last 5 years and the center did not obtain the criminal history record for DC prior to hire. The center received the criminal history record on 3/06/2023.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A spray bottle of perfume mist was inside a high cabinet in the Preschool 1 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on review of children's records, the center did not obtain 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. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #3 had diagnosed food allergies and did not have 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. They had a plan for both children, but it was not from a physician.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of four staff records, the center did not have a completed sworn disclosure statement or affirmation prior to date of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (Date of hire 2/13/2023) had a sworn disclosure statement dated 3/13/2023.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of the criminal history record information check or the Sex Offender registry check from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (Hire date 2/13/2023) lived in DC in the last 5 years and the center did not obtain the criminal history record for DC or the Sex Offender Registry Check for DC prior to hire. The center received the Criminal History Check on 2/22/2023 and the Sex offender registry check on 3/13/2023. 2. Staff #3 (Hire date 1/04/2023) lived in DC in the last 5 years and the center did not obtain the criminal history record for DC prior to hire. The center received the criminal history record on 3/06/2023.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A spray bottle of perfume mist was inside a high cabinet in the Preschool 1 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on review of children's records, the center did not have a signed and dated immunization report for one child. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (start date 11/02/2020) had an immunization record, but it was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department and it was not on the current form required by the Virginia Department of Health or a physician's form.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on review of staff records, two staff had not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (start date 10/10/2022) and Staff #4 (start date 10/18/2022) had not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning products were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool 1 classroom, a spray bottle of Lysol and Clorox wipes were in a lower cabinet and the cabinet was not locked.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of the criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Start date 12/27/2022) lived in DC in the last 5 years and the center did not obtain the criminal history record for DC until 1/04/2023.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 6/02/2022) had a tuberculosis screening or test dated 4/18/2022 and was not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not 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. Evidence: 1. During the time of the inspection, there was no documentation of written procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma to include coping with crying babies. 2. Staff # 1 confirmed that written procedures for shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma had not been established.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, potentially hazardous substances such as cleaninga safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool 3 classroom, a spray bottle filled with bleach water was in an unlocked cabinet above the sink. The safety lock was not latched/engaged. 2. In the Preschool 2 classroom, a spray bottle filled with bleach water was in an unlocked cabinet. The safety lock was not latched/engage. It was hanging.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas inside of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Preschool 2's classroom, the blue sofa had holes in 4 corners where the fabric was coming apart or falling off.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain the central registry finding within 30 days of employment for a staff member. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 6/02/2022) did not have the central registry results in the staff file during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on interviews and observation of the center's video recordings, a staff member used a forbidden action of rough handling a child in care. Evidence: 1. On 4/14/2022 at approximately 5:00pm, while Child #1 (18 months old) walked near a table in the Toddler classroom where a few of the children were sitting for snack, Staff #1 roughly grabbed Child #1?s left upper arm with her right hand, pulled out a chair at the table, picked Child #1 up off the floor by his left wrist and his right upper arm, roughly put the child in the chair and quickly slid the chair with the child up to the table. 2. While watching the center's video recordings of the incident, Staff #1 stated the following: "Made it seem I was rough.? ?It was a fast grab because of my body language, it looked rough.? ?I was wrong in the way I grabbed him." 3. Staff #2 stated "it looked a little aggressive." "I felt like, don't grab him by the arm and pick him up." 4. Staff #3 stated "be careful" to Staff #1 after she witnessed Staff #1 grab Child #1 by the arm, pull him and sit him down. Staff #3 stated it was ?inappropriate?, ?too rough? and was ?afraid [Staff #1] was going to hurt the child.? 5. Adult #1 witnessed the incident and wrote in an email to center management, Staff #1 ??forcefully grabbed him by the arm and roughly set him down in a chair.?”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on review, the center did not have docu- mentation of the fingerprint criminal history record check results for one staff member. Evidence: 1.Staff member #5 does not have fingerprint criminal history record check results for this center.”

22VAC40-191-60-C-2

“Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain a central registry report within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (Date of hire 10/04/2021) and Staff #2 (Date of hire 10/18/2021) did not have the central registry results within 30 days of employment.”