The Academy of Learning

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based upon review of video and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that the forbidden action of physical punishment, such as striking or roughly handling a child is not used by staff. Evidence: 1. Video footage revealed that in response to child 1 reaching for a box of flashcards, staff 2 slapped and box out of his hands and. when he reached for the box again, she slapped his hand out of the way. 2. Video recording of staff 2's tone of voice indicated anger as child 1 was sent to his desk away from the table where the activity was occurring . 3. Staff 1 acknowledged that the actions of staff 2 were unacceptable.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that cleaning and sanitizing materials are stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: There was a box of cereal on a shelf beside a container of bleach on a shelf in the back office/storage room.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in a locked location using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival of the inspector, the door to the back storage/office area was not locked. There were cleaning fluids including two containers labeled disinfectant and a container of bleach, all with warning labels on a shelving unit. 2. There was a container of disinfecting wipes with a warning label on top of the cubbies in the school aged classroom. 3. There was a container of diaper cream with a warning label stored on a shelf under the changing table in the children's bathroom.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained a criminal history checks, a sex offender check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years before an applicant is employed in a child day day center. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 3 indicated that staff 3 resided in Texas within five years prior to employment. The facility did not obtain results of a criminal record check, a sex offender search and a child abuse and neglect registry search. Staff 3 was employed on 6/15/2023 and was on duty with the children during the inspection. 2. The record provided for staff 5 indicated that staff 5 resided in California within five years prior to employment. The facility did not obtain results of a criminal record check and a child abuse and neglect registry search. Staff 5 was employed on 1/6/2023 and was on duty with the children during the inspection. 3. Staff 1 verified that the required out of state background checks had not been obtained for staff 3 and staff 5.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that the facility has followed their procedures for administering medication. Evidence: The facility's medication procedures state that medication must be accompanied by written parent authorization for administration of the medication. There was albuterol stored for administration to child 4, however there was no written authorization from the parent for the administration of the albuterol.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based upon review of video and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that the forbidden action of physical punishment, such as striking or roughly handling a child is not used by staff. Evidence: 1. Video footage revealed that in response to child 1 reaching for a box of flashcards, staff 2 slapped and box out of his hands and. when he reached for the box again, she slapped his hand out of the way. 2. Video recording of staff 2's tone of voice indicated anger as child 1 was sent to his desk away from the table where the activity was occurring . 3. Staff 1 acknowledged that the actions of staff 2 were unacceptable.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that cleaning and sanitizing materials are stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: There was a box of cereal on a shelf beside a container of bleach on a shelf in the back office/storage room.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in a locked location using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival of the inspector, the door to the back storage/office area was not locked. There were cleaning fluids including two containers labeled disinfectant and a container of bleach, all with warning labels on a shelving unit. 2. There was a container of disinfecting wipes with a warning label on top of the cubbies in the school aged classroom. 3. There was a container of diaper cream with a warning label stored on a shelf under the changing table in the children's bathroom.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained a criminal history checks, a sex offender check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years before an applicant is employed in a child day day center. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 3 indicated that staff 3 resided in Texas within five years prior to employment. The facility did not obtain results of a criminal record check, a sex offender search and a child abuse and neglect registry search. Staff 3 was employed on 6/15/2023 and was on duty with the children during the inspection. 2. The record provided for staff 5 indicated that staff 5 resided in California within five years prior to employment. The facility did not obtain results of a criminal record check and a child abuse and neglect registry search. Staff 5 was employed on 1/6/2023 and was on duty with the children during the inspection. 3. Staff 1 verified that the required out of state background checks had not been obtained for staff 3 and staff 5.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that the facility has followed their procedures for administering medication. Evidence: The facility's medication procedures state that medication must be accompanied by written parent authorization for administration of the medication. There was albuterol stored for administration to child 4, however there was no written authorization from the parent for the administration of the albuterol.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two persons to be contacted in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 1 did not include any persons to be contacted in an emergency other than the parents. 2. Staff 1 verified that the record for child 1 did not include emergency contact persons other than parents.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on staff interview, the facility has not ensured that at least one staff person with first aid and CPR certification is in each area where children are present. Evidence: According to staff 1, staff 2, who drives the van to pick up children from elementary school, does not yet have first aid/CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-540-A

“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is a first aid kit wherever children are in care. Evidence: Staff 4, a van driver, and staff 1 both stated that a first aid kit has not been taken on the van when picking up children from school.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based upon review of children's records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two persons to be contacted in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 1 did not include any persons to be contacted in an emergency other than the parents. 2. Staff 1 verified that the record for child 1 did not include emergency contact persons other than parents.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on staff interview, the facility has not ensured that at least one staff person with first aid and CPR certification is in each area where children are present. Evidence: According to staff 1, staff 2, who drives the van to pick up children from elementary school, does not yet have first aid/CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-540-A

“Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that there is a first aid kit wherever children are in care. Evidence: Staff 4, a van driver, and staff 1 both stated that a first aid kit has not been taken on the van when picking up children from school.”