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8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure there was always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained, within the last three years, instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that staff had obtained the daily health observation within the last three years.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-6

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility is posted on the premises of each facility. Evidence: 1. The most recent inspection dated 4/4/2023 was not posted at the center. The inspection posted was dated for 6/2/2022.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff 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. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, hired 4/10/2023 has not completed orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review, the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment for new staff. Evidence: Staff #1 has not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure there was always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained, within the last three years, instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that staff had obtained the daily health observation within the last three years.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-6

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility is posted on the premises of each facility. Evidence: 1. The most recent inspection dated 4/4/2023 was not posted at the center. The inspection posted was dated for 6/2/2022.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff 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. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, hired 4/10/2023 has not completed orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review, the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment for new staff. Evidence: Staff #1 has not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on review of five staff records, one record did not contain documentation of current First Aid CPR certification. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (hire date 3/26/18), did not contain current First Aid CPR certifications.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on review of documentation and interview with an administrator, the center failed to obtain updated national fingerprint background check every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1?s record contained a documented criminal background check on 3/14/2018. 2. Staff 1?s criminal background was not updated every 5 years. 3. An administrator stated that an updated criminal background had not been completed for staff 1.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the annual approval from the health department is provided. Evidence: 1. The most recent annual health inspection available for viewing during the inspection was dated 5/10/2021. 2. An administrator confirmed that the annual health inspection for the facility had not been completed.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on review of five staff records, one record did not contain documentation of current First Aid CPR certification. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (hire date 3/26/18), did not contain current First Aid CPR certifications.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on review of documentation and interview with an administrator, the center failed to obtain updated national fingerprint background check every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Staff 1?s record contained a documented criminal background check on 3/14/2018. 2. Staff 1?s criminal background was not updated every 5 years. 3. An administrator stated that an updated criminal background had not been completed for staff 1.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the annual approval from the health department is provided. Evidence: 1. The most recent annual health inspection available for viewing during the inspection was dated 5/10/2021. 2. An administrator confirmed that the annual health inspection for the facility had not been completed.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula was labeled with the date. Evidence: Three (3) infant bottles of formula were not labeled with the date.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on observation and interview on April 19, 2022, the center did not ensure to follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: Children were not served fluid milk at breakfast. Administration stated they were short staffed and no one could go get it and acknowledged the children didn't receive it.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation and interview on April 19, 2022, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (age 14 months) and child #2 (age 16 months) were observed not secured in their high chairs during breakfast. 2. Staff #2 acknowledged they were not strapped in. 3. Two infants were observed not secured in the feeding table in the infant room. 4. Staff #4 confirmed the infants were not secured in the feeding table.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation and interview on April 19, 2022, the center did not ensure that staff wash their hands with soap and running water before serving food and before a diaper change, and they did not ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 put on gloves but did not wash her hands before serving breakfast. 2. Children in the toddler and preschool classrooms did not wash their hands after eating breakfast and immediately started playing with toys. 3. Staff #2 put on gloves prior to a diaper change but did not wash her hands. Staff #2 did not wash her hands after diapering the child. Staff #2 did not wash the child's hands after diapering and stated she only does if the child touches themselves during the change. 4. Administration acknowledged handwashing is not being done properly.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation and interview on April 19, 2022, the center did not ensure to maintain the required staff-to-children ratio of 1 staff to 10 children in the preschool room. Evidence: There were 13 children present with 1 staff supervising in the preschool room. Administration acknowledged the classroom”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on observation, children's record review and interview on April 19, 2022, the center did not ensure to maintain the required staff-to-children ratio of 1 staff to 5 children in the toddler room (ages 16 months to 24 months). Evidence: There were 6 children present in the toddler room with 1 staff supervising. The youngest child in the toddler room was identified by staff #2 as 16 months old (child #1). After a review of the child's #1's record it was determined that child #1 was 14 months old. Administration acknowledged the classroom was out of ratio.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation and interview on April 19, 2022, the center did not ensure to maintain the required staff-to-children ratio of 1 staff to 4 children in the infant room (ages birth to 16 months). Evidence: The infant room had 5 infants present with 1 staff supervising. The youngest infant in the room was child #4 (age 2 months old). Administration acknowledged they were out of ratio.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation on April 19, 2022, the center 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. Evidence: In the infant room a container of Clorox wipes were kept on top of the diaper changing table. The label on the container of wipes states "keep out of reach of children" and "caution."”

8VAC20-780-180-A

“Based on observation and interview on April 19, 2022, a staff member was not capable of carrying out assigned responsibilities. Evidence: 1. A staff member was observed working alone in a group of 5 infants. The staff member was observed having difficulty walking and rollator walker belonging to that staff was observed just outside the gate to the infant room. The staff appeared to be unable to walk steadily in the infant area and had to hold on to stationary furniture for support. The staff was observed to be unable to pick up an infant that was laying on his back under a table. The staff was able to move the child out from under the table using her hand and then turned the infant over unto his stomach. 2. When asked if the staff was able to pick up the infants the staff stated "I would never pick up a baby knowing I can't." The staff member did state she was able to move the infants from the feeding table to the floor.”

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Based on observation and interview on April 19, 2022, the center did not ensure tables and high chairs are sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: 1. Staff in the 3 year old class was observed to spray sanitizing solution on the table after breakfast and immediately wipe the solution off. 2. Staff in the toddler room was observed to spray high chairs and the table with sanitizing solution and immediately wipe it away. 3. Administration acknowledged the staff are not waiting 2 minutes for the solution to air dry.”