22.1-289.035-A · Staff shall complete background checks every 5 years.

The previous criminal record check for Staff #10 was dated as completed 10/15/19.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.

8VAC20-780-280-B · Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

A container of laundry detergent was in an unlocked lower level cabinet in the 4-5 year old classroom; and a can of spray disinfectant, surface cleaning wipes, and a spray bottle of bleach + water solution were unlocked in a toddler classroom.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

8VAC20-780-160-A · Based on records reviewed, 1 of 3 staff records did not include documentation of a TB screening completed within 30 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3-The TB test on-file was dated12/5/22. The date of employment was 1/22/24.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

22.1-289.023-A · Based on observations made, the licensee failed to ensure that required documents were posted in the facility.

Evidence: 1. On 3/16/23, a 10-page written document titled Notice of Intent was issued by VDOE to the licensee of it's intent to place the licensee on probation and require the licensee to contact parents, guardians, or other responsible persons regarding health and safety violations. 2. The Notice of Intent document was not posted in a manner reflective of compliance with posting requirements. 3. The Notice of Intent document was found to have an "edited" version of pages 1-2 (combined into 1 page), framed and placed in a window of an office behind a decorative wreath. 4. The full 10-page Notice of Intent document was not posted. 5. Instructions for posting requirements were written within the Notice of Intent and stated: Pursuant to 8VAC20-820-120-E-6, General Procedures and Information for Licensure and ?? 22.1-289.011 and 22.1-289.023 of the Code of Virginia, a copy of this Notice of Intent, and attached Violation Notice, and the Special Order, upon receipt shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises. 6. A photo of the framed document was taken by the inspector today. Refer to Photo #1.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.

8VAC20-780-160-A · Based on observations made and interview conducted, it was determined that a private contractor present in a classroom had no documentation of a TB test/screening. Evidence: There was no documentation of a TB test/screening for an individual working with Child #7 1:1 in the classroom daily. The individual has been hired privately by the parents of Child #7.

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Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

8VAC20-780-410-1 · Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, it was determined that forbidden actions of physical punishment were used as a form of discipline by a staff member.

Evidence: 1. On 5/12/2022, Child #8 was physically rough handled and restrained by Staff #5 because the child was not lying quietly during naptime. a. Child #8 described the 5/12/22 incident as ??he was pulling on my neck so hard?I started to cry a little bit?it was super duper hard?it made me choke?he grabbed me with his hard hands?he was pushing on my neck so hard?he looks at me with a mean face when he does that?? b. A child witnessing Staff #5 physically restrain Child #8 on 5/12/22 stated ?I?m worried about people getting hurt? It was normal naptime and then it got crazy? I saw him choke [name of Child #8] with one hand?[name of Child #8] tried to take his hand off but [name of Staff #5] was holding his arm so he couldn?t?[name of Child #8] made a choking sound and said ?stop? but [name of Staff #5] didn?t stop?? The witness child explained that [name of Staff #5] did this to [name of Child #8] because they were talking during nap time, and they are expected to remain quiet and not talk at all. c. Another child witnessing Staff #5 physically restrain Child #8 stated ??[name of Staff #5] put his hands on [name of Child #8?s] neck lots of times?I heard [name of Child #8] cough when [name of Staff #5] did it?? d. The center?s ?Nap Slip? report given to the parent of Child #8 on 5/12/22 stated ?I rested with a quiet activity.? There was no documentation of any concerns about the child noted on this daily report. e. The center?s ?My Day in Little Acorn Patch? report given to the parent of Child #8 on 5/12/22 documented no concerns about the child for this date. f. When interviewed about the incident Staff #5 said he told Staff #1 that he ?hugged? the child. g. While ?hugging? Child #8, Staff #5 stated he asked the child ??Are you going to sleep?...and the child replied ?yes??? h. Staff #5 further stated ??I?m not dumb enough to choke a child?the hug was not to make him not breathe?it was less than 5 seconds?? 2. Multiple additional children interviewed reported of Staff #5 ??giving hard taps on the back or shoulder?? of children, and that ??[name of Staff #5] wacked children on the head??, and ??[name of Staff #5] hit [name of Child #8] lots of times on the head??, and ??[name of Staff #5] hit me sometimes on the head?? and ??[name of Staff #5] uses something to hit? children in the head??. a. Multiple children reported Staff #5 does this when children are not listening. b. When interviewed on 6/2/22, Staff #5 stated that a ?love tap? was used multiple times as a form of redirecting behavior. c. When interviewed on 6/2/22, Staff #5 demonstrated a ?love tap? as striking a child on the head with a finger, book, or pencil. d. When interviewed on 5/24/22, Staff #1 stated that Staff #5 had reported to ?flicking Child #9 on the head with a pencil.? 3. When interviewed on 6/2/22, Staff #5 stated that he used ?physical restraints? in late October and November of 2021 by ?wrapping my arms around the [name of Child #8]? and restricting the child?s movement. 4. When interviewed on 6/2/22, Staff #5 stated ?that [name of Child #8?s] behavior does not justify my actions.? 5. Staff #5 signed the training verification on 9/8/2020 for the ?Center?s policy on acceptable and unacceptable discipline methods.? 6. When interviewed on 6/2/22, Staff #5 was asked if there were any other ?hugs? with other students, he said that he ??arm locked Child #7?? and described this action as the child?s arms being straight down on their side and he hugging them from behind, wrapping his arms around the child?s shoulder and placing an open palm on the child?s shoulder area??

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

22VAC40-185-550-M · Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 written injury reports did not include required information. Evidence: The report, dated 7/22/21, did not include the time the parent was notified, or how the parent was notified.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.