Winwood Children's Center - Brm 2

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on a staff written statement and review of an injury report, the licensee did not ensure compliance with the center's own policy on playground safety. Evidence: 1. The center's playground safety policy requires staff to spread out in zones where there is playground equipment. 2. On 04/25/2024 at approximately 4:25pm, Staff #1 and #2 were positioned in two different zones, when Staff #1 left the playground and entered the center, which left one zone without staff. 3. While Staff #1 was inside, Child #1 fell off a climbing structure which caused a serious injury. The climbing structure was located in the zone that Staff #1 had left from.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on interviews with Center Management and staff, and review of the operational responsibilities of the licensee, the center did not ensure their own policies and procedures were maintained. Evidence According to Cadence Education Employee Handbook, January 2020 page 56 A child should never be spanked, bit, pinched, pushed, pulled, shaken or otherwise physically punished or handled inappropriately. Staff #1 took child #1 by the wrist, pulling them over to their own cot, abruptly placing them face down on their stomach. Staff #1 stated when child #1 continued to be rambunctious, I pressed them down and spanked them once.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews with Center Management and staff, when staff are supervising children, they did not always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence Staff #1 took child #1 by the wrist, pulling them over to their own cot, abruptly placing them face down on their stomach. Staff #1 stated when child #1 continued to be rambunctious, I pressed them down and spanked them once.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on interviews with Center Management and staff, the center did not prevent the following actions that are forbidden: physical striking a child and roughly handling a child, from occurring. Evidence On July 19, 2023, at approximately 1:15pm as staff #2 was entering the classroom they observed staff #1 taking child #1 by the wrist, pulling them over to their own cot, abruptly placing them face down on their stomach and smacking them on their bottom. Staff #1 stated child #1 was refusing to lie down on their own cot. When child #1 continued to be rambunctious, I pressed her down and spanked them once.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on interviews with Center Management and staff the center did not ensure behavioral guidance that was constructive in nature, age, and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect a child to appropriate behavior. Evidence On July 19, 2023, at approximately 1:15pm staff #1 was alone in the two’s classroom with 14 children during naptime. Staff #1 opened the door to the classroom and asked staff #2 for assistance. Staff #2 observed staff #1 looked anxious. Staff #2 observed two children jumping on a cot together. As staff #2 entered the classroom they observed staff #1 taking child #1 by the wrist, pulling them over to their own cot, abruptly placing them face down on their stomach and smacking them on their bottom. Staff #1 stated child #1 was refusing to lie down on their own cot. When child #1 continued to be rambunctious, I pressed her down and spanked them once.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, after a diaper change, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and water. Evidence In the Infant 1 classroom after a diaper change, staff was observed sanitizing the diapering surface, but not cleaning it first.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over the counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence In the Toddler classroom, three sunscreens were kept beyond their expiration date.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash the child's hands or their own hands with warm running water and liquid soap after assisting a child with toileting. Evidence A diaper change was observed in the Infant 1 classroom. After the diaper change staff did not wash their own hands or the child's hands with warm water and liquid soap.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, after a diaper change, the diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and water. Evidence In the Infant 1 classroom after a diaper change, staff was observed sanitizing the diapering surface, but not cleaning it first.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, over the counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence In the Toddler classroom, three sunscreens were kept beyond their expiration date.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash the child's hands or their own hands with warm running water and liquid soap after assisting a child with toileting. Evidence A diaper change was observed in the Infant 1 classroom. After the diaper change staff did not wash their own hands or the child's hands with warm water and liquid soap.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, diaper cream was observed not labeled and accessible to children. Evidence In the 2,s classroom, diaper cream was observed not labeled with a child's name and was located in a drawer that is accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, diaper cream was observed not labeled and accessible to children. Evidence In the 2,s classroom, diaper cream was observed not labeled with a child's name and was located in a drawer that is accessible to children.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on review of staff cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) records, not all staff have been certified in CPR within 90 days of first day of employment. Evidence Staff #1, 2, 3, and 4 are not current in the CPR training.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, not all diaper ointment or cream is labeled with a child's name. Evidence Diaper cream located in the 2's room was not labeled with a child's name.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation, rest mats were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence The rest mats in the PreK classroom were not labeled with a child's name to identify it for a specific child.”

8VAC20-780-370

“Based on review of infant daily sheets, 30 minutes of tummy time is not being recorded for each child that requires it. Evidence Pictures of infants doing tummy time are being sent to the parent, but the amount of time is not being required.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation electrical outlets do not all have protective covers. Evidence One electrical outlet in the 2's and in the 3's room do not have protective covers.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, there is not enough mulch on the playground to create a resilient surface in the fall zone. Evidence Under the fall zones there is not enough mulch creating a nonresilent surface.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place, leaving them accessible to children. Evidence Soap powder was located on the floor in the unlocked laundry room, with the top not secured leaving it accessible to children.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on review of staff cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) records, not all staff have been certified in CPR within 90 days of first day of employment. Evidence Staff #1, 2, 3, and 4 are not current in the CPR training.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, not all diaper ointment or cream is labeled with a child's name. Evidence Diaper cream located in the 2's room was not labeled with a child's name.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation, rest mats were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence The rest mats in the PreK classroom were not labeled with a child's name to identify it for a specific child.”

8VAC20-780-370

“Based on review of infant daily sheets, 30 minutes of tummy time is not being recorded for each child that requires it. Evidence Pictures of infants doing tummy time are being sent to the parent, but the amount of time is not being required.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation electrical outlets do not all have protective covers. Evidence One electrical outlet in the 2's and in the 3's room do not have protective covers.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, there is not enough mulch on the playground to create a resilient surface in the fall zone. Evidence Under the fall zones there is not enough mulch creating a nonresilent surface.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place, leaving them accessible to children. Evidence Soap powder was located on the floor in the unlocked laundry room, with the top not secured leaving it accessible to children.”