8VAC20-780-410-1 · Based on video footage, the center failed to ensure that actions towards children that are forbidden by the standards (physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling, or shaking a child) were not used at the center.

Staff 1 was observed roughly handling Child 1. The video footage shows Staff 1 repeatedly picking up Child 1 off of the ground by one arm.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Open / not marked corrected.

8VAC20-780-340-F · Complaint related

Based on interviews with staff and document review, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On 04/02/2024, Child 1 (age 3) left the group of children being taken to the bathroom and was out of actual sight and sound supervision for approximately 2-3 minutes. Child 1 was located approximately 10 feet from the exit of the building.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

8VAC20-780-280-G · Based on observations and interview with staff, the center failed to ensure that if hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents.

Evidence: An unlabeled spray bottle containing a clear liquid was located in a cabinet in the 2-3 year old room. Staff 3 verified the clear liquid was disinfectant.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.

8VAC20-780-40-J · Based on record review and interview with staff, the center failed to ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services.

Evidence: Injury prevention procedures were last updated January 2022. Staff 6 confirmed that was the most recent update.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

8VAC20-780-80-A · Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

Evidence: As of approximately 1:15 pm on 05/30/2023, the daily attendance for the group of children in Group 1,ages 2 years-3 years, documented 5 children. There was a total of 6 children in care. The daily attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.

8VAC20-780-340-F · Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that children shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

Evidence: Child 1 and Child 2 were observed in the room across from the kitchen receiving services from an outside agency. There was not a staff member present in the room. The children were not within sight and sound supervision of a staff member during this time. Staff 1 confirmed that the person providing service was not considered a staff person.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2 · Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment.

Evidence: The record for Staff 5 contained a documented hire date of 02/15/2022. The central registry search was dated 03/22/2022.

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.