Walnut Grove Academy

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required staff to child ratio was followed for children three-years-old up to school age eligible. Evidence: On 5/6/24 one staff was observed supervising 16 four- and five-year-old children in the ?PreK? classroom. The required ratio is one staff to 10 children. The attendance contained documentation of the class being out of ratio beginning at approximately 8:00am.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required staff to child ratio was followed for infants from birth up to 16 months. Evidence: On 5/6/24, one staff was observed supervising seven infants in the ?Infant? classroom. The required ratio is one staff to four infants. The attendance contained documentation of the class being out of ratio beginning at approximately 7:50am.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on review of five staff records, the program did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (Preservice) was completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The Preservice on record for Staff #2, with an employment date of 10/4/22, was dated 5/30/23.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The TB screening on record for Staff #2, with an employment date of 10/4/22, was dated 10/9/22.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required staff to child ratio was followed for two-year-olds. Evidence: On 5/6/24 one staff was observed supervising 11 two-year-olds in the ?Twos? classroom. The required ratio is one staff to eight two-year-olds. The attendance contained documentation of the class being out of ratio beginning at approximately 8:09am.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that ratios of 1:4 for children birth to 16 months of age. Evidence: observed that the infant room had 9 children with 2 staff.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) observed on the toddler playground, weed matting coming up through the mulch, causing a tripping hazard. 2) observed a small hole in the hall in the Twos classroom 3) observed nails protruding from the fence on the preschool playground.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that at least every two years from the initial screening, staff shall obtain and submit results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Reviewed 5 staff files and found that Staff 2's last tb screening was on 11/27/2020”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that ratios for 3 year olds and up was 1:10. Evidence: 1) observed in the Three year old classroom, 11 children and 1 staff 2) observed in the 4s and 5s classroom, 24 children and 1 staff”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the ratio for children 16 months to 24 months as 1 staff to 5 children. Evidence: observed in the toddler classroom, 7 children and 1 staff.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that ratios of 1:4 for children birth to 16 months of age. Evidence: observed that the infant room had 9 children with 2 staff.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) observed on the toddler playground, weed matting coming up through the mulch, causing a tripping hazard. 2) observed a small hole in the hall in the Twos classroom 3) observed nails protruding from the fence on the preschool playground.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that at least every two years from the initial screening, staff shall obtain and submit results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Reviewed 5 staff files and found that Staff 2's last tb screening was on 11/27/2020”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that ratios for 3 year olds and up was 1:10. Evidence: 1) observed in the Three year old classroom, 11 children and 1 staff 2) observed in the 4s and 5s classroom, 24 children and 1 staff”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the ratio for children 16 months to 24 months as 1 staff to 5 children. Evidence: observed in the toddler classroom, 7 children and 1 staff.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: observed that the weed matting on the toddler and preschool playground was coming up and causing a potential tripping hazard.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: observed on the Pre-K and SACC playground, loose boards on fence along the rear of the playground, exposing nails/screws, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: observed on the Pre-K and SACC playground, loose boards on fence along the rear of the playground, exposing nails/screws, accessible to children and posing a potential safety hazard.”