Blue Ribbon Results Academy

8VAC20-780-270-A

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in an operable condition. The following maintenance issue was observed. Multiple rest mats in the center were ripped exposing the interior fabric.

8VAC20-780-70

The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The references for staff #1 were obtained two months after employment.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The following physical plant safety issues were observed. Multiple classrooms had peeling paint on the walls within reach of children.

8VAC20-780-500-A

Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. Child #1 and Child #2 in the 3 year old classroom did not wash their hands after using the restroom.

8VAC20-780-160-A

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The screening for Staff #1 was completed 3 years after hire.

8VAC20-780-140-A

Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record of child #1 who has been in care for over a year did not have documentation of a completed physical.

8VAC20-780-130-A

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations before the child can attend the center. The record for Child #1 who has been in care for over a year did not have documentation of immunizations.

8VAC20-790-600-F

Staff who work directly with children shall complete annually the department?s health and safety update course. Staff #2 who has been working at the center for over a year did not have documentation of a completed 3 hour annual Virginia Pre-Service training.

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #1 who has been working at the center for three years did not have documentation of a completed first aid certification.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #1 who has been working at the center for three years did not have documentation of a completed CPR certification.

8VAC20-780-340-A

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On September 19, 2024, staff #3 was unaware that child #2(age 3 years) had exited the center building and was in a parking lot for approximately a minute unsupervised. On July 3, 2024 the aftercare staff were unaware that child #1 (age 3 years) had left the multi-purpose room and went to another area of the center. Complaint related: Yes

8VAC20-780-340-C

During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member with direct means for communication between the two of them. On July 3, 2024, Staff #2 was working alone at the center with five children between the ages of three and four years old for approximately 30 minutes before another staff member arrived. Complaint related: Yes

8VAC20-780-340-F

Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. A child in the four- and five-year-old classroom was observed sitting alone and unsupervised in a hallway working on an activity for approximately five minutes. Complaint related: No

8VAC20-780-400-A

In order to promote the child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social wellbeing and growth, staff shall interact with the child to provide needed help, comfort and support. Staff #1 confirmed that they spoke to child #1 (age 3 years) in a harsh tone while correcting their behavior. Complaint related: Yes

8VAC20-780-410-1

The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: Roughly handling a child. Staff #1 confirmed that they grabbed child #1 (age 3 years) by the collar of their shirt and pulled the child close to their face to correct their behavior. Complaint related: Yes