Wesley Preschool

22.1-289.035-B-2

“The center is required to obtain a complete sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. A complete sworn statement for Staff #5, who has been working at the center eight months could not be located.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Every applicant or agent of an applicant for licensure is required to undergo a background check every five years. The most recent Sworn Statement for Board Officer #2 was overdue by four months.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Eight lunches that were brought from home were not labeled with the child’s name and dated.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been enrolled for two months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar day of the date of employment. The TB screening for Staff #5 was completed two months after first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“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 #1, who had been enrolled for two months.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation, the facility failed to maintain the required ratio of 1 staff for every ten children age 3 years old up to school age. Evidence: On 3/28/2024, there were 13 preschool children alone with 1 staff. The director stated she was assisting in the room, but left to assist licensing.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of 5 staff records, the facility failed to obtain a tuberculosis test or screening from each staff at the time of employment and prior to direct contact with children. Evidence: Staff 3 (date of employment 10/09/2023) did not have documentation of a tuberculosis test or screening. Staff 1 (date of employment 11/7/2023) did not provide a TB test until 11/28/2023.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of five staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed search of the central registry ( CPS check) on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 4 (date of employment 1/17/2024) did not have a completed search of the central registry on file. There was no documentation of having submitted the search of the central registry within 7 days of employment as required.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on records review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training. Evidence: 4 out of 4 staff records reviewed did not have any training hours for the previous year. When asked the Director stated that she did not realize staff had to complete 16 hours of training annually.”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to obtain a parent agreement that is signed by the parent by the first day of the child’s attendance. Evidence: The record for child #3, date of enrollment 09/13/21, did not contain a signed parent agreement.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of four staff files, the facility failed to ensure that each staff had a search of the central registry background check ( CPS ) within 30 days of employment as required. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of hire 8/2019) did not have a completed search of the central registry until 10/1/2020.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of four staff files, the facility failed to ensure that each staff completed a sworn disclosure statement prior to employment as required. Evidence: Staff 1 (date of hire 8/2019) did not have a completed sworn disclosure statement until 9/21/2020.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-1

“Based on review of four staff files, the center failed to obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of hire 10/28/2021) did not obtain a TB test or screening until 3/2/2022.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on review of four staff files and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that four staff obtained fingerprint background check results prior to employment. Staff 1's date of hire was documented as 8/2019; the fingerprint results were dated 10/9/2020. Staff 2's date of hire was documented as 10/28/2021; the fingerprint results are dated 3/3/2022. Staff 3's date of hire was documented as 10/28/2021; the fingerprint results are dated 5/2/2022. Staff 4's date of hire was documented as 8/29/2019; the fingerprint results are dated 10/07/2020. The center director stated the fingerprint results were not obtained prior to employment”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

“Based on interviews with staff and review of supervision policies, the facility failed to follow the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Evidence: the center's supervision policy states, "Each staff member will count and confirm with other staff members the number of students in their care upon transitioning from playground/fellowship before leaving the area". On November 30, 2021, Child A (age 3 years) was out of sight and sound supervision, after being left alone on the playground when the class returned to the building.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: 1. Around 4:30 p.m. on November 30, 2021, Child A (age 3 years) was seen alone on the playground by a preschool parent, who was of no relation to the child. The preschool parent rang the doorbell and let an employee of a separate child care program know that the child was outside alone. 2. The employee of the separate child care program brought the child in from outside and stated the child was "shy and scared". 3. The employee of the separate child care program returned the child to his group, who were now playing in the fellowship hall. 4. The preschool staff were not aware that the child was not with the group until he was returned to the group. 5. The employee of the separate child care program stated that the class had been inside for a minimum of five minutes.”

8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interviews, the facility failed to have all children under 10 years of age within actual sight and sound supervision. Evidence: From approximately 4:30 p.m. to 4:36 p.m. on November 30, 2021, Child A (3 years) was alone on the playground, out of sight and sound supervision of staff who had returned to the building. A preschool parent, of no relation to the child, rang the doorbell and told an employee of a separate child care program that the child was alone on the playground. The employee from a separate child care program brought the child inside and returned him to his group. The child was out of sight and sound supervision for a period of at least five minutes.”