Sterling Early Learning Academy

22.1-289.035-B-1 Complaint related: No

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #1, who is currently working, did not have a sworn statement completed prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes

“The required ratio for children 2 year old is one staff per eight children. Staff member acknowledged from September 2, 2024, to September 19, 2024, there was 1 staff member present with 12 children in the classroom for one hour.”

22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who was working for two days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

22.1-289.035-B-3 Complaint related: No

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

8VAC20-780-160-A Complaint related: No

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had no documentation and had been employed for two days.”

8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No

“Centers must keep a staff record for each staff person. During the inspection, Staff #1 was actively working at the center and providing care for children in 2 year old classroom. Staff #1 did not have record which included the following items: 1. Name, address, verification of age requirement, job title, and date of employment or volunteering; and name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which shall be kept at the center. 2. Two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training. 4. Health information 5. Information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”

8VAC20-780-440-E Complaint related: No

“Centers shall ensure cribs are at least 12 inches of space between occupied cribs. Children were observed sleeping in three cribs There were less than 6 inches of space between the occupied cribs.”

8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation and staff interview, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. In the Two's A and B classroom, the bottle did not have the daily mix amount of bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface. 2. The bleach solution was made on 8/26/2024 and it did not have any bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation and staff interview, staff purse was not stored in a area inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the Two's B and Pre-K B classroom, a staff purse was on the shelf. The classrooms are accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and staff interview, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1.In the Two's A and B classroom, the bottle for solution did not have daily mix of amount of bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface. 2.The bleach solution was made on 8/26/2024 and it did not have any bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler A classroom, two bottles were not labeled and dated with child's name.”

8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation and staff interview, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. In the Two's A and B classroom, the bottle did not have the daily mix amount of bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface. 2. The bleach solution was made on 8/26/2024 and it did not have any bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation and staff interview, staff purse was not stored in a area inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the Two's B and Pre-K B classroom, a staff purse was on the shelf. The classrooms are accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and staff interview, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1.In the Two's A and B classroom, the bottle for solution did not have daily mix of amount of bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface. 2.The bleach solution was made on 8/26/2024 and it did not have any bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler A classroom, two bottles were not labeled and dated with child's name.”

8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation and staff interview, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. In the Two's A and B classroom, the bottle did not have the daily mix amount of bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface. 2. The bleach solution was made on 8/26/2024 and it did not have any bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation and staff interview, staff purse was not stored in a area inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the Two's B and Pre-K B classroom, a staff purse was on the shelf. The classrooms are accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and staff interview, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1.In the Two's A and B classroom, the bottle for solution did not have daily mix of amount of bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface. 2.The bleach solution was made on 8/26/2024 and it did not have any bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler A classroom, two bottles were not labeled and dated with child's name.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing were used. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-Toddlers A classroom, the blue changing pad has two rips in the corner. Therefore the changing pad was not a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing.”

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on observation, the center did not follow written procedures for safe sleep practices and and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: 1. In the Infants 1 classroom, a child had a sound machine in the crib while sleeping.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on children record review, 2 out 5 records, the center didn not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollement 5/18/2023) did not have documentation of immunization once every six months for children under the age of two years at the time of inspection. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 1/18/2022) did not have documentation of immunization once every six months for children under the age of two years at the time of inspection”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing were used. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-Toddlers A classroom, the blue changing pad has two rips in the corner. Therefore the changing pad was not a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing.”

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on observation, the center did not follow written procedures for safe sleep practices and and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: 1. In the Infants 1 classroom, a child had a sound machine in the crib while sleeping.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on children record review, 2 out 5 records, the center didn not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollement 5/18/2023) did not have documentation of immunization once every six months for children under the age of two years at the time of inspection. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 1/18/2022) did not have documentation of immunization once every six months for children under the age of two years at the time of inspection”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing were used. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-Toddlers A classroom, the blue changing pad has two rips in the corner. Therefore the changing pad was not a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing.”

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on observation, the center did not follow written procedures for safe sleep practices and and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: 1. In the Infants 1 classroom, a child had a sound machine in the crib while sleeping.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on children record review, 2 out 5 records, the center didn not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollement 5/18/2023) did not have documentation of immunization once every six months for children under the age of two years at the time of inspection. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 1/18/2022) did not have documentation of immunization once every six months for children under the age of two years at the time of inspection”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff records review, 4 out 7 records, staff did not Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, 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. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of employment 6/06/2023) did not have documentation for a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from West Virginia (WV) in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. 2. Staff #3 (date of employment 6/14/2023) did not have documentation that a search for a the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry in Virginia. 3. Staff #4 (date of employment 7/18/2023) did not have documentation for a search for a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from Utah (UT) in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. 4. Staff #5 (date of employment 8/14/2023) did not have documentation for a search for a child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from Virginia in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Repeat Violation Based on children records, 2 out 5, the center did not obtain documentation that each have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: 1.Child #3 (date of enrollment 7/03/2023) did not have a physical examination in file available for review during the inspection. 2. Child #5 (date of enrollment 3/29/2023) did not have a physical examination in file available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Repeat Violation Based on staff records review, 5 out 7 records, the child day center did not ensure each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff # 3(date of employment 6/14/2023) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in record. 2. Staff #4 (date of employment 7/20/2023) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in record. 3. Staff #5 (date of employment 8/14/2023) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in record. 4. Staff #6 (date of employment 8/09/2023) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in record.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff records review, 4 out 7 records, staff did not Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, 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. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of employment 6/06/2023) did not have documentation for a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from West Virginia (WV) in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. 2. Staff #3 (date of employment 6/14/2023) did not have documentation that a search for a the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry in Virginia. 3. Staff #4 (date of employment 7/18/2023) did not have documentation for a search for a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from Utah (UT) in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. 4. Staff #5 (date of employment 8/14/2023) did not have documentation for a search for a child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from Virginia in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Repeat Violation Based on children records, 2 out 5, the center did not obtain documentation that each have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: 1.Child #3 (date of enrollment 7/03/2023) did not have a physical examination in file available for review during the inspection. 2. Child #5 (date of enrollment 3/29/2023) did not have a physical examination in file available for review during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Repeat Violation Based on staff records review, 5 out 7 records, the child day center did not ensure each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff # 3(date of employment 6/14/2023) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in record. 2. Staff #4 (date of employment 7/20/2023) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in record. 3. Staff #5 (date of employment 8/14/2023) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in record. 4. Staff #6 (date of employment 8/09/2023) did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in record.”

8VAC20-780-190-A-1 Complaint related: No

“Based on staff records, 1 out 2 records, the center did not obtain documentation that program leaders had a graduate degree in a child-related field such as, but not limited to, elementary education, nursing, or recreation from a college or university and six months of programmatic experience Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of employment 5/18/2022) did not have a graduate degree in a child-related field 2 Staff #2 did not have documentation in record of six months of programmatic experience.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff records review, 1 out 9 staff records, the center did not obtain required documentation for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 2/20/2023) did not have documentation of two reference checks.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on staff records review, the center did not maintain documentation that staff complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 2/20/2023) did not have documentation of completed orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain documentation that each staff member and individual from an independent submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 2/20/2023) did not have documentation of the screening at the time of employment an prior to coming into contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff records review, 1 out 9 staff records, the center did not obtain required documentation for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 2/20/2023) did not have documentation of two reference checks.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on staff records review, the center did not maintain documentation that staff complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 2/20/2023) did not have documentation of completed orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff records review, the center did not obtain documentation that each staff member and individual from an independent submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 2/20/2023) did not have documentation of the screening at the time of employment an prior to coming into contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on staff records, the center did not obtain program leaders have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (date of employment 8/20/2021) did not have documentation of program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent”