West Ghent School

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 screening for Staff #1 was completed 10 days after hire and the screening for Staff #2 was completed more than 3 months prior to hire.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There are large plastic trash bags on the ground of the outside playground covering an area of resilient surface, within reach of children. Children were observed playing on the playground during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The list in the preschool room was posted on a wall near the door in plain sight.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for more than six months.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for more than six months and was working with children at the time of the inspection. The center did not request sex offenders or criminal history from three states for Staff #1 and #2. Staff #2 has been employed for more than five months and was working with children during the inspection.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that out-of-state background checks are requested prior to employment. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #2 contains documentation that out-of-state background checks were not requested prior to employment. The documented date of hire for Staff #2 is November 1, 2023. a. The out-of-state background check from California was not requested until February 27, 2024. b. The out-of-state background check from Missouri was not requested until February 27, 2024. c. The out-of-state background check from Arizona was not requested until February 21, 2024. 2 - Staff #1 stated that the out-of-state background checks were not requested prior to employment as required.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that in each classroom there is at least one staff certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Evidence: 1 - Staff 2, 3 and 4 did not have CPR or first aid training and during the inspection they were observed working in separate classrooms alone. a. Staff 2 was working with a group of six, three year old children. b. Staff 3 was working with a group of seven, four and five year old children. c. Staff 4 was working with a group of seven, four and five year old children. Staff 1 confirmed at the time of the inspection staff 2, 3 and 4 did not have CPR certification and were working alone in classrooms were children were in care.”

8VAC20-780-245-J-3

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that a child requiring emergency medication is in care with a staff member trained in Medication administration. Evidence: 1 - Child 1 was in care with staff 3 and requires emergency medication. However, staff 3 did not have medication administration training. obtained medication administration training. 2 - Staff 1 confirmed that staff 3 did not have medication administration training.”