Inspection · 2022-11-28

Based on a review of records, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that each enrolled child had a physical exam by or under the direction of a physician.

Evidence:
Five children's records were reviewed.
The record for child #3, whose enrollment date is 10/17/2022, did not contain the results of a physical examination.
The record for child #5, whose enrollment date is 10/3/2022, did not contain the results of a physical examination.
Staff #1 was unable to demonstrate that this documentation had been obtained for child #3 and child #5.

Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.

Evidence:
1. Five staff records were reviewed.
2. The records for staff #3, employed 5/15/10/2022 and staff #4, employed 6/8/2022 did not contain the results of a tuberculosis screening.
3. Staff #3 and #4 were hired to work in a capacity that required contact with the children in care.

Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence:
Five staff records were reviewed.
The record for staff #4 who was hired in June 2022 did not contain documentation of Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.
Staff #4 was hired in June 2022.

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 was a spray bottle of sanitizing solution located on the surface of an open shelving unit at a height of 30 inches. There were 9 two-year-old children sitting at a table approximately 2 feet from the shelving unit.
Staff confirmed that the bottle contained a commercial disinfectant solution agent used for sanitizing the tables before and after meals.

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that electrical outlets are fitted with protective covers.
Evidence:
There was one uncapped electrical outlet behind a table in the classroom where 18 two and three year old children were being cared for.
The outlet was visible and accessible to the children in care.

Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present in each grouping of children.
Evidence:
At the time of the inspection on 11/28/2022, there were 2 staff supervising 18 children in a classroom.
The records for one staff (#3), who was identified as the lead teacher in the classroom, did not contain documentation to demonstrate program director qualifications.
Staff #1, who was the administrator in charge at the time of the inspection, was unable to provide documentary evidence of staff #3's program leader qualifications.
When asked if staff #6, who was in the classroom and identified as the teacher's assistant, had documentation to demonstrate program director qualifications, staff #1 said "I don't think so".

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group is applied to the entire group.
Evidence:
At the time of inspection on 11/28/2022, there were 18 children in a classroom with staff #4 and staff #6.
Staff #4 stated that 9 of the children were 2 years old and the other 9 children were 3 years old.
Whether combined (with a ratio of 1:8) or in 2 groups (with a ratio of 1:8 and a ratio of 1:10), there was not adequate staff to meet the ratio requirements for the children present in the classroom.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not post the Center's most recently issued license in a place conspicuous to the public.
Evidence:
A license which expired 4/25/2021was posted on a bulletin board at the entry of the facility.
When asked if the current license was posted in the facility, staff #1 stated that she was not aware of the current license being posted elsewhere.

Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that evacuation drills are implemented monthly.
Evidence:
The log containing documentation of evacuation drills did not have entries for April, May, June, July and October of the current year.
Staff #1 who was the administrator present during the inspection was unable to provide additional documentation of evacuation drills conducted in the past 12 months.

Based on a review of documentation, the licensee did not ensure that, for each group of children, a written record of attendance to include arrival and departure was documented for each child as it occurred.

Evidence:
The center's written attendance record listed 17 children in attendance at the time of inspection.
Three of the children listed were school aged children who had left the center for school.
There were 18 children physically present in the classrooms.
The attendance record listed only 14 of the 18 children present at the time of the inspection.
Four children were present but had not been documented on the attendance record.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not post the findings of the most recent inspection.
Evidence:
The information board inside of the entrance to the facility contained posted results of an inspection which was dated 12/22/2020.
When asked if the most recent inspection findings were posted in facility, staff #1 stated that she was not aware of the inspection being posted elsewhere.