Inspection · 2024-06-18

*REPEAT VIOLATION*
Based on record review, the center did not ensure to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter met all requirements.
Evidence:
1) Must be obtained prior to first day of employment -The record for Staff #1 (hire date 03/13/2024) did not have a recent fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter.
2) Must be obtained every five years - The determination letter in the record for Staff #3 was dated 09/14/2018.

Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure that Central Registry search results are obtained every five years for employees.
Evidence:
1) The most recent Central Registry search request results available in the record for Staff #3 were dated 05/17/2019.

Based on record review, 1 out of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of a current negative tuberculosis (Tb) screening.
Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not contain the results of a Tb screening.

Based on record review, 1 out of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (Tb) screening at least every two years.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the Tb screening form in the record for Staff #3 was dated 12/04/2020.

Based on record review, staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course as required.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of having completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored 10-hour orientation course.

Based on record review, staff did not complete required orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children.
Evidence:
1) The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of having completed orientation training.

Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available was dated 01/20/2023.

Based on documentation review, the center did not provide to the licensing representative an annual approval from the health department.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the most recent inspection report available was dated 01/11/2023.

Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1) Areas with broken siding were observed along the building exterior walls in the playground area.
2) Tripping hazards as exposed roots, holes in the ground and a hose that was not in use were observed in the playground area.
3) A partially used bag of potting mix and a full can of trash next to the door of the School-age Room
4) Broken play equipment was observed in the playground area: two riding toys with their wheels broken, and four tricycles with their pedals missing.
5) A piece of rebar of approximately 1.5 inches was exposed in the toddlers playground area.

Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
The following substances were observed, not locked, in areas frequented by children:
* Hand lotion and disinfectant solution in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom adjacent to the PreK B room.
* Cleaning products in the sprinkler room, with the door unlocked.
* Staff purses in the closet of the School age room.

Based on observation of the playground areas, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards.
Evidence:
1) Th general area of the playground did not contain enough mulch for it to be considered enough resilient surfacing. In some landing zones at the bottom of slides and fall zones areas, the ground could be observed where not enough mulch was present.

Based on medication review, the center did not ensure that when an authorization for medication expires, that the parent be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days, that the parent renews the authorization, or that the center disposes of the medication if 14 days have passed.

1) On the date of inspection, two medication for Child #6 were kept in the center. The authorization forms for each medication had expiration dates of 04/17/2024.
2) One medication for Child #7 was kept in the center. The authorization form for the medication had an expiration date of 12/31/2023.

Based on documentation review, the menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period did not meet all requirements.
Evidence: The menu was not dated for the current one-week period.

Based on documentation review, the center did not keep an accurate written record of children in attendance each day.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, 18 children were present in the School Age group. The attendance record had documented 17 children in care.