Learning Paths Academy @ Belmont #43

8VAC20-780-560-G

When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In Room #2 five out of the six children's water bottles were not labeled. In Room #2 Child #6 lunch box was unlabeled. In Room #3 three out of eleven children's water bottles were not labeled.

8VAC20-780-500-A

Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff in Classroom #1 and Classroom # 2 did not wash hands after changing a child?s diaper.

8VAC20-780-500-B

The diapering area shall have the following: A leakproof covered receptacle. Classroom #5 did not have a covered receptacle in the bathroom. There was a soiled diaper exposed in the trash can.

8VAC20-780-570-E

Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There were four bottles unlabeled in Classroom #1's refrigerator.

8VAC20-780-340-A

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Staff member #1 was observed sleeping in the classroom at least two different dates in two different classrooms(Toddler Classroom and Two Year Old Classroom). Staff #1 was alone with the children during naptime and was responsible for ensuring their care, protection and guidance. Complaint related: Yes

8VAC20-780-350-G

Staff shall be counted in the required staff-to-children ratios only when they are directly supervising children. While staff #1 was the only staff member present in the Infant/Toddler classroom, staff #2 observed staff #1 nodding off during naptime. Staff #1 confirmed this allegation and admitted to being asleep for approximately 10-15 minutes sometime in late May, early June 2025. Two additional staff stated they had observed Staff #1 sleeping in the infant/toddler classroom and had reported it to management. On June 13, 2025, two staff members (Staff #2 and Staff #3) observed Staff #1 on video sleeping for a few seconds during the children's naptime in Preschool Explorers B classroom (2 year old classroom with 3 children present).. Staff #1 was the only staff member present in the classroom and was not directly supervising children while sleeping.. One of the staff members had to wake her up. One staff member stated "We saw her head down, she dozed off." Staff #1 admitted she was asleep in the 2 year old classroom that day and stated she was asleep for approximately 10-15 minutes Complaint related: Yes

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: must have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. During the 90-day period, there must always be at least one staff with current CPR and first aid training present during operating hours of the center. Staff #1 who has been employed over six months was not current in First Aid Staff #4 who has been employed over one year and six months was not current in First Aid. Staff #5 who has been employed over 1 year and 4 months was not current in First Aid.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval: must have Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #1 who has been employed over six months was not current in CPR and had not taken training that included in person competency demonstration. Staff #3 who had been employed over one year and 11 months was not current in CPR and had not taken training that included in person competency demonstration. Staff #4 who has been employed over one year and six months was not current in CPR and had not taken training that included in person competency demonstration. Staff #5 who has been employed over 1 year and 4 months was not current in CPR and had not taken training that included in person competency demonstration.

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have, within 90 days of October 13, 2021: Current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. In the Infant classroom, the three year old classroom, and school age classroom, there was not at least one staff in each classroom with current certification in first aid.

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have, within 90 days of October 13, 2021:current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. In the Infant classroom, the three year old classroom, and school age classroom, there was not at least one staff in each classroom with current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

8VAC20-780-520-C

If diaper ointment or cream is used, the center must follow all requirements including written parent authorization, being in the original container and labeled with the child's name and these products do not need to be kept locked but shall be inaccessible to children. Child #2 in the infant classroom had a diaper ointment without current parent authorization. Child #1, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 in the Two year old classroom had diaper ointments without current parent authorizations. The four children's diaper creams were in the children's bathroom and accessible to children on a lower shelf.

8VAC20-780-380-A

There shall be a posted daily schedule that allows for flexibility as children's needs require. The daily schedule need not apply on days occupied a majority of the time by a field trip or other special event. The Two year old classroom did not have a posted daily schedule during the inspection.

8VAC20-780-270-A

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In classroom 106, two soft chairs had peeling fabric on three of the corners. The paint was peeling in two small areas near the door. This classroom is unoccupied currently. In the Gym room, two green cushions had fabric peeling off the edges and two areas on top of the cushions were also peeling. In the Private Kindergarten classroom, a children's play sink was missing.

8VAC20-780-260-A

The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The center did not have a copy of the last annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction..

8VAC20-780-240-I

Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include all requirements. Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 had orientation's complete, but were missing the entity or individual providing training on the Employee Orientation Video Checklist.

8VAC20-780-240-E

Within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff must complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have documentation of completing orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment..

8VAC20-780-60-A

Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for over seven months, was missing the following required components: one emergency contact address. The record for Child #2, enrolled for over three weeks, was missing the following required components: two parent's work phone numbers and one emergency contact address. The record for Child #3, enrolled for over two months, was missing one emergency contact address.

8VAC20-780-50-A

Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. The supplemental page from the 10/18/2023 inspection was posted with other inspections on the wall of the center. This page is considered confidential.

8VAC20-780-280-B

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A Swiffer Wet jet Cleaner was in the children's bathroom in the occupied two year old classroom and was not kept locked.

8VAC20-780-130-A

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #5, who had been in care for 12 days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.

8VAC20-780-140-A

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical exam in the record for child #1, who had been enrolled for over 12 months.

8VAC20-780-160-C

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due 5 days ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contains all of the required information. The record for Child #4 was missing the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #1 was missing one designated person.

8VAC20-780-420-A

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The record for Child #3 did not have a parent?s signature for an annual review of the required information for over 40 days.