Wilk-N-Kids Learning Center

8VAC20-780-550-K Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the document kept in a vehicle used to transport children contained routes frequently driven by center staff. Evidence: On 06/11/2024 during the inspection of the passenger van used during a field trip, licensing inspector requested to review the document prepared by the center containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes that pertain to each site frequently visited or routes frequently driven by center staff for center business such as field trips. This documentation for the field trip to the library and playground on 06/11/2024 was not available for review.”

8VAC20-780-580-I Complaint related: No

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not post at the center site before leaving on a field trip, a schedule of the trip’s events and locations. Evidence: On 06/11/2024 S1stated that the children were on a field trip to the local library and when the licensing inspector was in route to the library the S1 advised that the children were at the local school playground. The center did not have a schedule of the trip’s events and location posted and visible at the center site.”

8VAC20-780-580-C Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that during transportation of children that all requirements of 8VAC20-780-580-C were met. Evidence: 1. During an inspection on 06/11/2024, the Licensing Inspector observed staff transporting children in a 15-passenger van. The Licensing Inspector stopped the van as it was exiting the park enroute back to the center. The inspector observed ten children and two staff in the van. Out of the ten children (ages 21 months-5 years), only two of the children were restrained in either a child restraint device or a lap seatbelt. The provider failed to ensure that during transportation of children that the Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by the Code of Virginia. 2. The van used for the field trip to the library and playground on 06/11/2024 did not have emergency numbers, the center’s name/address/phone number nor a list of the names of the children being transported in the vehicle.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: The records for S3 and S4 did not document the department’s annual health and safety update course due by 05/30/2024.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for C1, enrolled 10/12/2023 documented immunizations on 10/17/2023.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Repeat Violation Based on child record review, the provider failed to assure that each report of immunization shall be signed by a physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The immunization record for C3 were not signed by the licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.”

8VAC20-780-550-K Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the document kept in a vehicle used to transport children contained routes frequently driven by center staff. Evidence: On 06/11/2024 during the inspection of the passenger van used during a field trip, licensing inspector requested to review the document prepared by the center containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes that pertain to each site frequently visited or routes frequently driven by center staff for center business such as field trips. This documentation for the field trip to the library and playground on 06/11/2024 was not available for review.”

8VAC20-780-580-I Complaint related: No

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not post at the center site before leaving on a field trip, a schedule of the trip’s events and locations. Evidence: On 06/11/2024 S1stated that the children were on a field trip to the local library and when the licensing inspector was in route to the library the S1 advised that the children were at the local school playground. The center did not have a schedule of the trip’s events and location posted and visible at the center site.”

8VAC20-780-580-C Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that during transportation of children that all requirements of 8VAC20-780-580-C were met. Evidence: 1. During an inspection on 06/11/2024, the Licensing Inspector observed staff transporting children in a 15-passenger van. The Licensing Inspector stopped the van as it was exiting the park enroute back to the center. The inspector observed ten children and two staff in the van. Out of the ten children (ages 21 months-5 years), only two of the children were restrained in either a child restraint device or a lap seatbelt. The provider failed to ensure that during transportation of children that the Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by the Code of Virginia. 2. The van used for the field trip to the library and playground on 06/11/2024 did not have emergency numbers, the center’s name/address/phone number nor a list of the names of the children being transported in the vehicle.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: The records for S3 and S4 did not document the department’s annual health and safety update course due by 05/30/2024.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for C1, enrolled 10/12/2023 documented immunizations on 10/17/2023.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Repeat Violation Based on child record review, the provider failed to assure that each report of immunization shall be signed by a physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The immunization record for C3 were not signed by the licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.”

8VAC20-780-410-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on documentation review and interviews review it was determined that staff used the forbidden action of enclosure in a confined space or any space that the child cannot freely exit. Evidence: S1 was interviewed by licensing inspector and confirmed the allegation that she uses on the average twice a day the highchair in the classroom to confine C1, age 4, when he was being aggressive to calm down. She reported she removes C1 from the highchair when he is calm.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in first aid. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain certification in first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain certification in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for C1, under the age of 2, enrolled 05/01/2023 did not contain immunizations due 11/01/2023. The immunizations were completed 12/04/2023.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or documentation completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 06/26/2023, contained a screening completed 04/21/2023.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of six immunizations records for children were signed by a physician, designee, or official of a local health department. Evidence: The immunization record for C5, enrolled 02/21/2023 was not signed by a physician, designee, or official of a local health department.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat violation Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure the record contained central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain the findings of a central registry search.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation reviewed did not document: the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; and problems encountered, if any.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on interview, the provider failed to provide the licensing representative an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The director was unable to provide evidence of an annual health department inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat violation Based on record review, the provider did not keep the required records for each staff person. Evidence: The record for S3 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to S3?s character, reputation, and competency were checked before employment. The record for S2, employed 06/26/2023 did not contain documentation that the individual possessed a certification required by the job position. The Child Development Associate (CDA) certification for S2 expired 05/18/2023.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Repeat Violation Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that three of six records contained the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: The record for C1, enrolled 05/01/2023 did not document: (1) a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached; (2) a parental agreement required by 8VAC20-780-90.1-3; and (3) documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The records for C2, enrolled 09/05/2023 did not contain an authorization for emergency medical care.”

8VAC20-780-410-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on documentation review and interviews review it was determined that staff used the forbidden action of enclosure in a confined space or any space that the child cannot freely exit. Evidence: S1 was interviewed by licensing inspector and confirmed the allegation that she uses on the average twice a day the highchair in the classroom to confine C1, age 4, when he was being aggressive to calm down. She reported she removes C1 from the highchair when he is calm.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in first aid. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain certification in first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain certification in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for C1, under the age of 2, enrolled 05/01/2023 did not contain immunizations due 11/01/2023. The immunizations were completed 12/04/2023.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or documentation completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 06/26/2023, contained a screening completed 04/21/2023.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of six immunizations records for children were signed by a physician, designee, or official of a local health department. Evidence: The immunization record for C5, enrolled 02/21/2023 was not signed by a physician, designee, or official of a local health department.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat violation Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure the record contained central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain the findings of a central registry search.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation reviewed did not document: the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; and problems encountered, if any.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on interview, the provider failed to provide the licensing representative an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The director was unable to provide evidence of an annual health department inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat violation Based on record review, the provider did not keep the required records for each staff person. Evidence: The record for S3 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to S3?s character, reputation, and competency were checked before employment. The record for S2, employed 06/26/2023 did not contain documentation that the individual possessed a certification required by the job position. The Child Development Associate (CDA) certification for S2 expired 05/18/2023.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Repeat Violation Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that three of six records contained the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: The record for C1, enrolled 05/01/2023 did not document: (1) a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached; (2) a parental agreement required by 8VAC20-780-90.1-3; and (3) documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The records for C2, enrolled 09/05/2023 did not contain an authorization for emergency medical care.”

8VAC20-780-410-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on documentation review and interviews review it was determined that staff used the forbidden action of enclosure in a confined space or any space that the child cannot freely exit. Evidence: S1 was interviewed by licensing inspector and confirmed the allegation that she uses on the average twice a day the highchair in the classroom to confine C1, age 4, when he was being aggressive to calm down. She reported she removes C1 from the highchair when he is calm.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in first aid. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain certification in first aid.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain certification in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for C1, under the age of 2, enrolled 05/01/2023 did not contain immunizations due 11/01/2023. The immunizations were completed 12/04/2023.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or documentation completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 06/26/2023, contained a screening completed 04/21/2023.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of six immunizations records for children were signed by a physician, designee, or official of a local health department. Evidence: The immunization record for C5, enrolled 02/21/2023 was not signed by a physician, designee, or official of a local health department.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat violation Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure the record contained central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain the findings of a central registry search.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation reviewed did not document: the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; and problems encountered, if any.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on interview, the provider failed to provide the licensing representative an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The director was unable to provide evidence of an annual health department inspection.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat violation Based on record review, the provider did not keep the required records for each staff person. Evidence: The record for S3 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to S3?s character, reputation, and competency were checked before employment. The record for S2, employed 06/26/2023 did not contain documentation that the individual possessed a certification required by the job position. The Child Development Associate (CDA) certification for S2 expired 05/18/2023.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Repeat Violation Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that three of six records contained the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: The record for C1, enrolled 05/01/2023 did not document: (1) a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached; (2) a parental agreement required by 8VAC20-780-90.1-3; and (3) documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The records for C2, enrolled 09/05/2023 did not contain an authorization for emergency medical care.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Three staff did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children: Evidence: The record for S1, employed 01/14/2023, contained a screening completed 03/01/2023. The record for S2, employed, 03/31/2023, contained a screening completed 5/2/2023. The record for S3, employed 03/20/2023, contained a screening completed 05/02/2023.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that all applicants for employment shall submit to fingerprinting and undergo a national criminal background check prior to employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 01/14/2023 did not have results of a national criminal background check prior to the first day of employment. The results of the national criminal background check for S1 are dated 03/03/2023. The record for S3, employed 03/20/2023 did not have results of a national criminal background check prior to the first day of employment. The results of the national criminal background check for S3 are dated 03/21/2023.”

8VAC20-780-140-B

“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within three months prior to attendance for children between seven months through 18 months. Evidence: The records for C1, enrolled 03/01/2023 and C2, enrolled 03/13/2023 documented the children are under the age of 18 months and the physical exams were conducted outside the three-month period. The physical examination for C1 was dated 11/1/2022. The physical exam for C2 was dated 11/02/2022.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“8VAC20-780-(2)-60-A Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that two of five records contained the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: The record for C1, enrolled 03/01/2023 did not document a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The records for C1, enrolled 03/01/2023 and C3, enrolled 03/27/2023 did not document any previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The records for C1, enrolled 03/01/2023 and C3, enrolled 03/27/2023 did not contain in the parental agreement statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to have central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 01/14/2023 did not contain findings of a central registry search within 30 days of employment. The results are dated 03/17/2023. The record for S2, employed 03/31/2023 did not contain findings of a central registry search.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed four lunch boxes in the center’s refrigerator that were not dated or labeled in a way that identified the owner.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure staff record were kept for one of one staff. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 1/13/2023 did not document: the educational requirement to serve as a program director; two employment references; information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; emergency contacts; orientation and training required by 8VAC20-780-240; and first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.”

8VAC20-780-580-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the vehicle used to transport children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of children. Evidence: Based on interview with the program director, she reported using the passenger van, on 2/22/2023, to take the children enrolled to the park. The park is located several miles from the day care center. Licensing inspector requested to inspect the vehicle to assure safety standards and observed a state inspection rejection sticker dated 02/22/2023. The program director reported the van had been taken in for inspection but did not realize the vehicle did not meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of one staff record, the provider failed to ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 1/13/2023 did not contain the results of a TB screening.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure the record contained central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 01/13/2023 did not contain the findings of a central registry search.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on interview with program director, the provider failed to ensure that there shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. Evidence: The program director confirmed that no staff person is currently certified to perform the daily health observation of children.”

8VAC20-780-340-H

“Based on interview, the provider failed to ensure when the outdoor activity is not adjacent to the center, there shall be at least two staff members on the outdoor activity area whenever one or more children are present. Evidence: The program director, reported taking the children enrolled to the park that is located several miles from the day care center 02/22/2023. Licensing inspector asked if another staff member was present at the playground, she reported taking the children alone to the park.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that the diapering surface was cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed S1 diapering a child. After the child was diapered, S1 did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water before spraying the surface with bleach water.”

8VAC20-780-550-I

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that 911 or local dial number for the police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each phone. Evidence: Based on observation, the provider failed to post emergency numbers by the center’s phone in the staff office.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure all applicants for employment shall undergo a background check prior to employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 01/13/2023 did not contain documentation of a satisfactory national criminal background check.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain the results of the search of the child abuse and neglect registry and criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years for each staff as required. Evidence: S1, employed 01/13/2023, resided in Maryland within the past 5 years. The record for S1 did not contain a child abuse and neglect search results by the end of the 30th day of employment and no out of state criminal record check prior to the 1st day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that four of four records contained the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: The record for C1 did not contain: the child’s doctors phone number; the child’s first day of attendance; allergies or any health problems of the child; and a physical examination. The record for C2 did not contain the child’s first day of attendance and documentation of viewing proof of the child’s and identity and age. The record for C3 did not contain: the work phone number of the parents; the child’s first day of attendance; and documentation of viewing proof of the child’s and identity and age. The record for C4 did not contain: the child’s doctors phone number; the child’s first day of attendance; allergies or any health problems of the child; a physical examination; documentation of viewing proof of the child’s and identity and age.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that two of two records contained all the required information. Evidence: The records for S1 and S2 did not contain documentation of orientation and training as required in VAC20-780-240.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, 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: The kitchen area contained several cleansers, paints, chemicals, and a large serrated knife. The handle on the door to the kitchen did not have a locking mechanism and did not prevent access by children. The applicant confirmed there was no locking mechanism on the door.”

8VAC20-780-350-F

“Based on an interview with administration, the center did not ensure to develop a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: There was no documentation of a written policy and procedure on care by consistent staff. Administration acknowledged the center did not develop a written policy and procedure on care by consistent staff.”

8VAC20-780-500-C

“Based on observation and interview on March 29, 2022, the center did not ensure that the required toilet training equipment was available at the center. Evidence: 1. Based on observation, there was no child size toilet, nor an adapter seat or step stool for adult size toilets at the center. The applicant acknowledged the center would serve children who are toilet training and planned to utilize step stools for the two adult size toilets but they haven't been purchased.”

8VAC20-780-550-A

“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure to have an emergency preparedness plan that was developed in consultation with local or state authorities. Evidence: After a review of the emergency preparedness plan it did not contain documentation the plan was developed in consultation with local or state authorities. Administration confirmed it was not completed.”