Willowcreek Academy

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and staff interviews, it was determined that an infant cribs were not identified for use by a specific children. Evidence: There were no names identified on the cribs for Child A and B.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed an unlocked Janitor Closet/Laundry Room which contained hazardous substances such as disinfectants, stainless steel cleaner, detergents, cleaners, abrasives and degreasers.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation: Based on observation, it was determine that inside of classroom was not maintained in a safe manner. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed a telephone cord handing in reach of the children in the classroom. The phone and cord was located near the front entrance of the classroom and was long enough to wrap around a child's neck.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and staff interviews, it was determined that an infant cribs were not identified for use by a specific children. Evidence: There were no names identified on the cribs for Child A and B.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed an unlocked Janitor Closet/Laundry Room which contained hazardous substances such as disinfectants, stainless steel cleaner, detergents, cleaners, abrasives and degreasers.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation: Based on observation, it was determine that inside of classroom was not maintained in a safe manner. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed a telephone cord handing in reach of the children in the classroom. The phone and cord was located near the front entrance of the classroom and was long enough to wrap around a child's neck.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and staff interviews, it was determined that an infant cribs were not identified for use by a specific children. Evidence: There were no names identified on the cribs for Child A and B.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed an unlocked Janitor Closet/Laundry Room which contained hazardous substances such as disinfectants, stainless steel cleaner, detergents, cleaners, abrasives and degreasers.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation: Based on observation, it was determine that inside of classroom was not maintained in a safe manner. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed a telephone cord handing in reach of the children in the classroom. The phone and cord was located near the front entrance of the classroom and was long enough to wrap around a child's neck.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed a fan sitting on top of an upper cabinet with the cord hanging down the wall and plugged into the outlet. The cord was hanging and in reach of the children in the Preschool III ( 3 years of age) classroom. If the cord was pulled the fan could've fallen on a child. There were 4 children and 1 staff present in this room during the classroom walkthrough.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that there was insufficient resilient surfacing around the play equipment. Evidence: 1. On the Preschool II and III playground the mulch surrounding the 3 green slides had degraded and turned to soil. Soil is not an acceptable resilient surface. 2. On the PreK/Schoolage playground, there was 4 inches of mulch surrounding the green slide and rock climber. The standards requires at least 6 inches of mulch around these pieces of equipment. 3. On the Infant/Toddler playground there was 1 to 2 inches of mulch surround the blue/yellow slide. The standard requires at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing (mulch).”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed a fan sitting on top of an upper cabinet with the cord hanging down the wall and plugged into the outlet. The cord was hanging and in reach of the children in the Preschool III ( 3 years of age) classroom. If the cord was pulled the fan could've fallen on a child. There were 4 children and 1 staff present in this room during the classroom walkthrough.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that there was insufficient resilient surfacing around the play equipment. Evidence: 1. On the Preschool II and III playground the mulch surrounding the 3 green slides had degraded and turned to soil. Soil is not an acceptable resilient surface. 2. On the PreK/Schoolage playground, there was 4 inches of mulch surrounding the green slide and rock climber. The standards requires at least 6 inches of mulch around these pieces of equipment. 3. On the Infant/Toddler playground there was 1 to 2 inches of mulch surround the blue/yellow slide. The standard requires at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing (mulch).”

8VAC20-780-550-N

“Based on interviews, documentation and video footage it was determined that the center failed to notify parents immediately when a child sustains a serious injury. Evidence: On 05/19/2022 at 2:13 p.m. child A (DOB: 08/16/2021) was seated in a high chair. Staff A can be seen picking up the high chair by the tray. The tray became detached from the high chair causing the chair and the child to hit the ground. The child’s head is seen hitting the floor. The parents were not notified about the incident until 4:30 p.m. by telephone.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews, documentation and video footage it was determined that staff did not always ensure the care, protection and guidance of children while in their care. Evidence: On 5/19/2022 at 2:13 p.m. child A (DOB: 08/16/2021) was seated in an infant high chair. Staff A is observed picking up the high chair by the tray at waist level while the child was still seated in the high chair. The tray snapped off of the high chair causing the child and seat to fall to the ground. The chair hit the ground and the child fell back hitting their head on the floor. Staff A did not report the incident to administration until 4:30 p.m.”