Inspection · 2024-08-13

Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain the results of a Search of the Central Registry for every staff within 30 days of hire.
Evidence:
Five staff records were reviewed.
The records for staff # 1 (hired 9/18/2023), staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain results of a search of the central registry.
The program director confirmed that the results of the search of the Central Registry had not been received for staff #1, #3, #4 or #5.

(Repeat violation) Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
Five staff records were reviewed.
The record for staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation showing completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.
The program director confirmed that she was unable to demonstrate that this training had been completed by staff #3 and staff #5.

Based upon record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff completes orientation training appropriate to the age of the children in care and including the required facility specific topics, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
Evidence:
Five staff records were reviewed.
The records for staff #2 (hired 6/6/2022), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that facility-specific orientation had been completed.
The program director was unable to provide documentation that staff #2, staff #4 or Staff #5 had completed a center specific orientation.

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. to include ensuring that there is not, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint.
Evidence:
Two of the entry doors leading from the playground to classrooms are in disrepair to include large sections of peeling paint and splintering plywood.

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
There were 2 bottles of hand sanitizer located on top of a 4 foot shelf in the rear section of the 4 and 5 year old classrooms. Hand sanitizer has a high alcohol content and the label includes multiple warnings to include "Keep out of reach of children" and "call poison control... if ingested"