The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment.

The record for staff #3, did not contain a sworn statement. Staff #3 has been employed for 2 months.

22.1-289.035-B-1 · Correction status not published

Based on a review of five (5) staff records and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.

Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 did not contain documentation of two references. Staff #2?s hire date was 4/22/2024. 2. Staff verified that references have not been completed for staff #2.

8VAC20-780-70 · Correction status not published

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that an employee of a licensed child day program must not be employed until the center has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation.

Evidence: 1. A completed sworn statement or affirmation could not be located for staff #1. 2. The director stated that a sworn statement had been completed for staff #1 but could not be located.

8VAC20-770-60-B · Correction status not published

(Repeat Violations) Based on observation, it was determined that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

Evidence: 1. The mulch under the swings on the preschool playground, measured less than 1 inch, where 6 inches is required.

8VAC20-780-330-B · Correction status not published

Based on observation and interview, the findings of the most recent inspection were not posted. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection conducted 1/18/2023, were not posted in the center at the time of inspection. The director confirmed the most recent inspection wasn't posted.

22.1-289.011-F · Correction status not published

Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Evidence: 1. On the Pre-K playground the playhouse closest to the fence on the side was cracked and pulling apart at both sides of the window. 2. The edges of plastic were jagged and rough. 3. Staff verified that the playhouse was cracked and had jagged and rough edges.

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

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff completed a sworn disclosure statement prior to employment. Evidence: One of five staff records did not contain documentation of a sworn statement being completed.

8VAC20-770-60-B · Correction status not published

Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

Evidence: The record of staff #3, hired on 7/12/21, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 09/21/21. Administration acknowledged the tb screening was late.

8VAC20-780-160-A-1 · Correction status not published