Sparks Adaptive Development Academy

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe condition. The wooden cover on top of a sensory table located on the playground is splintered and cracked.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child A, enrolled for three months, was missing the following required components: The address for one of the two required emergency contacts. The record for Child B, enrolled twenty days, was missing the following required components: The address for two emergency contacts.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Nonmedical emergency supplies such as a working battery-operated radio is required in each building used by children. There was not a battery-operated radio available in the facility during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for staff that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff A, employed for one month, was missing the following required components: 1.) One of the two required references to character, reputation, and competency that are checked prior to employment. 2.) Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child A, enrolled for three months, was missing the following required components: The address for one of the two required emergency contacts. The record for Child B, enrolled twenty days, was missing the following required components: The address for two emergency contacts.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Nonmedical emergency supplies such as a working battery-operated radio is required in each building used by children. There was not a battery-operated radio available in the facility during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for staff that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff A, employed for one month, was missing the following required components: 1.) One of the two required references to character, reputation, and competency that are checked prior to employment. 2.) Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”

8VAC20-780-430-H

“Trampolines may not be used. A child was jumping on a mini trampoline in the office area.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after eating meals and snacks. Children did not wash their hands after lunch.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“(Systemic) The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #5, with no enrollment date, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“(Systemic) Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“(Systemic) For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 11:30 am on 10/22/2024, there were 4 children present in room A, but only 2 were marked present on the attendance record, and 3 children present in room B, but none marked present on an attendance record.”

8VAC20-780-70

“(Repeat Violation) (Systemic) Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been working at the center for two weeks, and Staff # 2, who has been working at the center for 2 months, not have two completed reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“(Systemic) The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The center does not have an allergy list and child #1 has dietary restrictions.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“(Systemic) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for one month, was missing proof of birth, work information, doctor information, and the address for two emergency contacts. The record for Child #2, enrolled for 2 months, was missing proof of birth, contact information for the father, contact information for the doctor and the address for two emergency contacts. The record for Child #3, enrolled for one week, was missing contact information for the father. The record for Child #4, was missing the date of enrollment, work phone for mom, and the address for two emergency contacts. The record for Child #5 was missing the date of enrollment. The record for Child #6, enrolled for 2 months, was missing proof of birth, doctor phone, and the address for two emergency contacts. The record for Child #7 was missing the date of enrollment, and the name, address and phone number for a second emergency contact.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 7/18/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for two weeks, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1 was working alone with children.”

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Tables are to be sanitized after each use for feeding. Tables were not sanitized after children ate lunch.”

8VAC20-780-550-I

“(Repeat Violation) A 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone. No emergency numbers were posted.”

8VAC20-780-530-C

“(Repeat Violation) At least two staff members with current first aid and CPR certification shall be on the premises during the center’s operations and whenever children are in care. Only one staff has documentation of current certification in first aid and CPR.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a cannister of disinfecting wipes and a bottle of bleach water solution sitting on a shelf in both room A and room B, unlocked, and within reach of children. There was a gallon of bleach, glass cleaner, and multiple disinfectant cleaners on shelves in two bathrooms, unlocked, out of reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus, a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles must be created. The fall zones on the playground measured to be three feet on one side and 4 and ? feet on the other side when each piece of equipment required at least six feet of a fall zone on all sides. There was less than 3? of resilient surfacing when at least 6? is required in the fall zone.”

8VAC20-780-230-B

“Individuals from independent contractors shall be within sight and sound supervision of a staff member. Contractor #1 was alone working with a child in room B. The doors were closed, and they were not in sight of any staff members.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1 and Staff #3, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, were alone with a group of children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof storage system. Pullups were observed in an open trash can, without a lid, in the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed alone with a group of children and are not certified in CPR or first aid.”

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”

8VAC20-780-530-C

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have at least two staff members with current first aid and CPR certification. Evidence: only one staff has documentation of current certification in first aid and CPR.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all areas outside the center were maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: There was trash and glass outside on the playground. There were multiple nails protruding from the back wooden fence.”

8VAC20-780-40-I

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written procedures for injury prevention, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of injury prevention procedures.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of three staff records, that not all records contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/screening at the time of employment, completed within 30 days of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 6/1/2024) did not have documentation of a negative TB test/screening. The record for staff #2 (date of hire: 7/16/2024) had a TB test/screening that was dated: 7/17/2024. The record for staff #3 (date of hire: 5/23/2024) did not have documentation of a negative TB test/screening.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“Based on review of three staff/applicant records, it was determined that not all staff had a sworn statement completed prior to employment, as required. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of employment: 6/1/2024) did not have documentation of a sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on documentation review, there is not at least one staff member on duty that has obtained instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: there is no documentation that any staff have daily health observation training.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of three staff records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (date of hire: 6/1/2024) did not have verification of age and orientation trainings. The record for staff #2 (date of hire: 7/16/2024) did not have documentation that two or more references were checked before employment or verification of age.”

8VAC20-780-550-I

“Based on observation, the facility did not have a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center posted in a visible place at each telephone, as required. Evidence: no emergency numbers were posted.”

8VAC20-780-40-N

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written playground safety procedures that included all information, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of playground safety procedures that included: 1) Provision for active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities, and circulating among children or 2) Method for maintaining resilient surfacing.”

8VAC20-780-550-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not have emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps posted. Evidence: there was no emergency evacuation maps posted.”

8VAC20-780-550-A

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have a written emergency preparedness plan, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of an emergency preparedness plan.”

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”

8VAC20-780-530-C

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have at least two staff members with current first aid and CPR certification. Evidence: only one staff has documentation of current certification in first aid and CPR.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all areas outside the center were maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: There was trash and glass outside on the playground. There were multiple nails protruding from the back wooden fence.”

8VAC20-780-40-I

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written procedures for injury prevention, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of injury prevention procedures.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of three staff records, that not all records contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/screening at the time of employment, completed within 30 days of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 6/1/2024) did not have documentation of a negative TB test/screening. The record for staff #2 (date of hire: 7/16/2024) had a TB test/screening that was dated: 7/17/2024. The record for staff #3 (date of hire: 5/23/2024) did not have documentation of a negative TB test/screening.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“Based on review of three staff/applicant records, it was determined that not all staff had a sworn statement completed prior to employment, as required. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of employment: 6/1/2024) did not have documentation of a sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on documentation review, there is not at least one staff member on duty that has obtained instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: there is no documentation that any staff have daily health observation training.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of three staff records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (date of hire: 6/1/2024) did not have verification of age and orientation trainings. The record for staff #2 (date of hire: 7/16/2024) did not have documentation that two or more references were checked before employment or verification of age.”

8VAC20-780-550-I

“Based on observation, the facility did not have a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center posted in a visible place at each telephone, as required. Evidence: no emergency numbers were posted.”

8VAC20-780-40-N

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written playground safety procedures that included all information, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of playground safety procedures that included: 1) Provision for active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities, and circulating among children or 2) Method for maintaining resilient surfacing.”

8VAC20-780-550-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not have emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps posted. Evidence: there was no emergency evacuation maps posted.”

8VAC20-780-550-A

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have a written emergency preparedness plan, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of an emergency preparedness plan.”