The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 did not have immunization records and has been enrolled for 3 months.

8VAC20-780-130-A · Correction status not published

For staff, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff #1 did not have reference checks completed and has been working in the center with children for one month.

8VAC20-780-70 · Correction status not published

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On May 17, 2024, Child #1 (age 2) was able to exit the toddler playground unsupervised for approximately one minute.

Evidence: 1. Staff #1 allowed 6 toddlers (ages 16 months to 2 years old) to go outside on the playground without a staff member in front of them or already on the playground. 2. Child #1 was able to exit the toddler playground unsupervised running the parameter of the preschool building. 3. Staff #2, toddler teacher, was the last to get out the door and while completing the name to face attendance, notice that Child #1 was not present. 4. Staff #3, preschool teacher, observed Child #1 running alone the sidewalk outside her window and immediately called for the Director to get the child outside.

8VAC20-780-340-F · Correction status not published

Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

Evidence: 1. Child #1, age 2, was left on the playground on March 13, 2024, without adult supervision for approximately 2 minutes. 2. In viewing the video footage of the incident, the staff members responsible for the children during outdoor play went into the classroom leaving Child #1 outside on the playground alone without supervision. 3. In interviewing multiple staff members present during the day of the incident, they confirmed that Child #1 was left outside without staff supervision for approximately 1 to 3 minutes.

8VAC20-780-340-F · Correction status not published

Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center be maintained in a safe and operable condition.

Evidence: 1. In the 2 year old classroom, there were areas that pose as an injury hazard to the children in care including: a. There is a 2 inch metal piece protruding out from the changing table in reach and at the height of the children. b. There is a wooden step bridge play apparatus that several children were observed walking up and over which is unstable and wobbly. c. There are two area carpets that have several threads that are coming off the edges of the carpet which poses as a tripping hazard. d. The area rug in front of the children?s sink is buckled and does not lay flat to the floor. The corner of the rug is lifted off the ground that poses as a tripping hazard. e. The area rug in the children?s free play area is buckled and does not lay flat to the floor. The corner of the rug is lifted off the ground being held by a wooden toy. This poses as a tripping hazard to the children in care. 2. Staff #1, Director, confirmed the areas of the 2 year old classroom that pose as injury hazards to the children. 3. The two sinks used by the 2 year olds and preschool children are completely turned off or put at a low water pressure in which children do not have access to wash their hands.

8VAC20-780-270-A · Correction status not published

Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water.

Evidence: 1. Several staff members throughout the center reported that the water supply for the two sinks in the two year old classroom are completely cut off where children do not have access to warm water to wash their hands. 2. Per multiple staff members at the center, the preschool room is instructed to use the 2 year old classroom?s sinks for daily handwashing however they are unable to routinely wash the children?s hands throughout the day as the water supply is either cut off to the two sinks or has very low pressure where the water only drips. 3. During the course of the inspection, the director and assistant director requested that the 2 year old teachers turn the water pressure back on to full pressure for children to access water to wash their hands. 4. Parents have reported that while observing their child in the classroom via the school camera, the children are not washing their hands.

8VAC20-780-320-B · Correction status not published

Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 09/08/2023) noted on their signed Sworn Statement dated 09/08/2023 that they lived in another states outside of Virginia in the past five years. There was no background check for that State. 2. Staff #1, confirmed there was no out of state background check completed for Staff #2 prior to hire and was working with children at the center.

22.1-289.035-B-4 · Correction status not published

Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

Evidence: Staff #2 (date of hire 04/03/2023) noted on their Sworn Statement dated 04/2/2023 that they lived in two other states outside of Virginia in the preceding five years. There was no background check completed for one of the two states listed for Staff #2.

22.1-289.035-B-4 · Correction status not published

Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they obtain a copy of the results of a criminal record and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, (date of hire 07/19/2022) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal record check and child abuse and neglect registry check from outside of the state of Virginia. The Virginia Child Abuse registry application indicated by Staff #2 that they previously lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. 2) Staff #1 confirmed the required out of state background checks were not obtained for the staff record for Staff #2.

22.1-289.035-B-4 · Correction status not published

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence: 1. One of the climbing structures on the playground has a large plastic piece on the side that is broken and cracked, creating a pinching hazard and a fall hazard. 2. The center director confirmed that the climbing structure on the playground has broken pieces.

8VAC20-780-270-A · Correction status not published