A Child's World Learning Academy

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There were unlocked chemicals in the office and in the bathroom on the first floor.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The record for Staff 4 contains a TB screening dated 6/22/25 which was two days after the documented date of hire.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person including, documentation of emergency contact information and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training required. There is not any documentation of emergency contact information for Staff #4 on file. The records for staff 1, 2 and 3 do not contain documentation of program leader qualifications. These staff were observed working alone with children in classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 8:31am 2 children who left the center were not signed out as the departure took place.”

8VAC20-780-560-M

“No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. A two year old was observed walking around while from a sippy cup.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. 4 children wearing pull up diapers were changed while standing up near the toilet. There was no diaper surface provided. Additionally, the diaper changing pad has puncture holes and therefore is no longer a nonabsorbent surface.”

8VAC20-780-360-A

“The variety of daily activities for all age groups shall be age and stage appropriate and provide opportunities for teacher-directed, self-directed, and self-chosen tasks and activities; a balance of active and quiet activities; individual and group activities; and curiosity and exploration. From 7:45am until 9am only activity available to all children in care was sitting at tables watching a children’s program. Staff explained that the toys had been sanitized the Thursday or Friday before and had not been returned to the classroom for children to use. Furthermore, children were not provided any activity while waiting outside the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. A preschool child was left unattended in the restroom. There was not a staff near enough to hear the child.”

8VAC20-780-290-3

“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. In the room between the kitchenette and bathroom there are five outlets without outlet covers.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The most recent health inspection is dated 4/16/2025 and therefore past due for update.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care. A toddler age child arrived prior to breakfast being served, was seated at the table with other children who were eating breakfast and was never served any food until questioned.”

8VAC20-780-340-C Complaint related: Yes

“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. On 5/6/2026 there was one staff member alone caring for as few as one child and as many as 8 children before a second staff member arrived.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There were unlocked chemicals in the office and in the bathroom on the first floor.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The record for Staff 4 contains a TB screening dated 6/22/25 which was two days after the documented date of hire.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person including, documentation of emergency contact information and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training required. There is not any documentation of emergency contact information for Staff #4 on file. The records for staff 1, 2 and 3 do not contain documentation of program leader qualifications. These staff were observed working alone with children in classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 8:31am 2 children who left the center were not signed out as the departure took place.”

8VAC20-780-560-M

“No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. A two year old was observed walking around while from a sippy cup.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. 4 children wearing pull up diapers were changed while standing up near the toilet. There was no diaper surface provided. Additionally, the diaper changing pad has puncture holes and therefore is no longer a nonabsorbent surface.”

8VAC20-780-360-A

“The variety of daily activities for all age groups shall be age and stage appropriate and provide opportunities for teacher-directed, self-directed, and self-chosen tasks and activities; a balance of active and quiet activities; individual and group activities; and curiosity and exploration. From 7:45am until 9am only activity available to all children in care was sitting at tables watching a children’s program. Staff explained that the toys had been sanitized the Thursday or Friday before and had not been returned to the classroom for children to use. Furthermore, children were not provided any activity while waiting outside the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. A preschool child was left unattended in the restroom. There was not a staff near enough to hear the child.”

8VAC20-780-290-3

“Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. In the room between the kitchenette and bathroom there are five outlets without outlet covers.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The most recent health inspection is dated 4/16/2025 and therefore past due for update.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care. A toddler age child arrived prior to breakfast being served, was seated at the table with other children who were eating breakfast and was never served any food until questioned.”

8VAC20-780-340-C Complaint related: Yes

“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. On 5/6/2026 there was one staff member alone caring for as few as one child and as many as 8 children before a second staff member arrived.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1 - There is chipped area of an activity table in the toddler room that has a jagged edge which is accessible to children in care. 2 ? The glass shower door in the bathroom on the second floor is hanging off the track and appears to be a toppling hazard.”

8VAC20-780-430-K

“Provision shall be made for an individual place for each child's personal belongings. There were several children’s blankets stored on an open shelf. There is not a individual place for each child’s belongings.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan as required. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy list containing names of children and their specific allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions was posted in such a way that anyone could read the information.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1 - There is chipped area of an activity table in the toddler room that has a jagged edge which is accessible to children in care. 2 ? The glass shower door in the bathroom on the second floor is hanging off the track and appears to be a toppling hazard.”

8VAC20-780-430-K

“Provision shall be made for an individual place for each child's personal belongings. There were several children’s blankets stored on an open shelf. There is not a individual place for each child’s belongings.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan as required. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The allergy list containing names of children and their specific allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions was posted in such a way that anyone could read the information.”

8VAC20-780-270-C

“In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F. The temperature on the first floor thermostat read 65?F. The thermostat was set for 60?F.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The current license was not posted in the center.”

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 for Child#1 does not include a physical examination. The child has been enrolled for more than one month. The record for Child#2 does not include a physical examination. The child has been enrolled for one month.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff#1, who had been employed for more than one month, did not have a completed national criminal background check prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The record for Staff#1 contains that documentation of TB screening completed more than 1 month after the documented date of hire.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. There is not an allergy list accessible to staff as required.”

8VAC20-780-130-B

“The center may allow a child to attend contingent upon a conditional enrollment for a period of 90 days if the child received at least one dose of each of the required vaccines and the child possesses a plan for completing his immunization requirements within the ensuing 90 calendar days. The most recent immunization documentation for Child#1 is dated 1/15/24. The record of the 2 year old child did not include a plan for completing immunization requirements within the allotted time frame.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for more than one month, did not have documentation that a central registry search was requested prior to employment. Staff #1 was observed working alone with children.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“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 more than 1 month, was missing the following required components: 1 parent work number, 2 complete emergency contacts and complete authorized pick-up information. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 15 days, was missing father’s home address, place of work and work phone number.”

8VAC20-780-560-M

“No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. A staff member handed a child a sippy cup while the child was up moving around the room. The child drank from the cup while he was walking around.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for staff and contain all required information. Three staff records were reviewed: The record for Staff #1 did not include emergency contact information. The record for Staff #2 did not include a job title. The record for Staff # 3 did not include documentation of education.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in clean and safe condition. There were plastic grocery bags stored within reach of children, posing a suffocation hazard. There was a cracked electrical outlet face plate within reach of children the child care room children were observed in. There is an HVAC vent that is open and filter sitting on the floor, all within reach of children in the multi-purpose room. There are multiple protruding nails/screws on the fence surrounding the outside play area. The portion of nails/screws that is protruding is the sharp tip of the nail/screw. There are pest droppings visible in drawers and cabinets on the second floor.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“One working, battery-operated flashlight on each floor of each building that is used by children is required. There was not a battery-operated flashlight on the second floor of the building.”

8VAC20-780-540-A

“A first aid kit shall be on each floor of each building used by children. There was not a complete first aid kit on the second floor of the child care center.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Two preschool age children were left unattended outside the bathroom while a staff member went into the restroom, closed the door and assisted another child inside the restroom. The children were not within sight and sound supervision of any staff while the staff was in the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. There were multiple chemical containers within reach of children in the unlocked office, including but not limited to bleach wipes, hand sanitizer and spray cleaners.”

8VAC20-780-270-C

“In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F. The temperature on the first floor thermostat read 65?F. The thermostat was set for 60?F.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The current license was not posted in the center.”

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 for Child#1 does not include a physical examination. The child has been enrolled for more than one month. The record for Child#2 does not include a physical examination. The child has been enrolled for one month.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff#1, who had been employed for more than one month, did not have a completed national criminal background check prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The record for Staff#1 contains that documentation of TB screening completed more than 1 month after the documented date of hire.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. There is not an allergy list accessible to staff as required.”

8VAC20-780-130-B

“The center may allow a child to attend contingent upon a conditional enrollment for a period of 90 days if the child received at least one dose of each of the required vaccines and the child possesses a plan for completing his immunization requirements within the ensuing 90 calendar days. The most recent immunization documentation for Child#1 is dated 1/15/24. The record of the 2 year old child did not include a plan for completing immunization requirements within the allotted time frame.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for more than one month, did not have documentation that a central registry search was requested prior to employment. Staff #1 was observed working alone with children.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“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 more than 1 month, was missing the following required components: 1 parent work number, 2 complete emergency contacts and complete authorized pick-up information. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 15 days, was missing father’s home address, place of work and work phone number.”

8VAC20-780-560-M

“No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. A staff member handed a child a sippy cup while the child was up moving around the room. The child drank from the cup while he was walking around.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for staff and contain all required information. Three staff records were reviewed: The record for Staff #1 did not include emergency contact information. The record for Staff #2 did not include a job title. The record for Staff # 3 did not include documentation of education.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in clean and safe condition. There were plastic grocery bags stored within reach of children, posing a suffocation hazard. There was a cracked electrical outlet face plate within reach of children the child care room children were observed in. There is an HVAC vent that is open and filter sitting on the floor, all within reach of children in the multi-purpose room. There are multiple protruding nails/screws on the fence surrounding the outside play area. The portion of nails/screws that is protruding is the sharp tip of the nail/screw. There are pest droppings visible in drawers and cabinets on the second floor.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“One working, battery-operated flashlight on each floor of each building that is used by children is required. There was not a battery-operated flashlight on the second floor of the building.”

8VAC20-780-540-A

“A first aid kit shall be on each floor of each building used by children. There was not a complete first aid kit on the second floor of the child care center.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Two preschool age children were left unattended outside the bathroom while a staff member went into the restroom, closed the door and assisted another child inside the restroom. The children were not within sight and sound supervision of any staff while the staff was in the bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. There were multiple chemical containers within reach of children in the unlocked office, including but not limited to bleach wipes, hand sanitizer and spray cleaners.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe condition. There is a storage closet in the toddler room that was unlocked and accessible.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for staff and contain all required information. Four out of four staff records reviewed did not contain all required documentation including but not limited to dates of hire, job titles, references, emergency contacts, and documentation to demonstrate education and experience, and orientation documentation.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“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 10 days, was missing the following required components: 1 parent work number, 2 complete emergency contacts and complete authorized pick-up information.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. The only child in care did not wash her hands when she finished eating snack before engaging in play activities around the room”

8VAC20-780-540-A

“A first aid kit shall be on each floor of each building used by children. There was not a first aid kit on the second floor of the child care center.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“One working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children is required. The battery-operated radio was not functional during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Tables and high chair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. The table used to serve a child snack was not sanitized before or after the child ate.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. There were unlocked chemicals in the upstairs bathroom within reach of children. There were chemicals within reach of children in the unlocked office.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe condition. There is a storage closet in the toddler room that was unlocked and accessible.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for staff and contain all required information. Four out of four staff records reviewed did not contain all required documentation including but not limited to dates of hire, job titles, references, emergency contacts, and documentation to demonstrate education and experience, and orientation documentation.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“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 10 days, was missing the following required components: 1 parent work number, 2 complete emergency contacts and complete authorized pick-up information.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. The only child in care did not wash her hands when she finished eating snack before engaging in play activities around the room”

8VAC20-780-540-A

“A first aid kit shall be on each floor of each building used by children. There was not a first aid kit on the second floor of the child care center.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“One working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children is required. The battery-operated radio was not functional during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Tables and high chair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. The table used to serve a child snack was not sanitized before or after the child ate.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. There were unlocked chemicals in the upstairs bathroom within reach of children. There were chemicals within reach of children in the unlocked office.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“One working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children is required. The battery-operated radio was not functional during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. There were unlocked chemicals in bathrooms, on the first and second floor within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for staff and contain all required information. The records for Staff #1, #2 and #3 do not contain the required documentation including dates of hire, job titles, references, emergency contacts, and documentation to demonstrate education and experience, and orientation documentation.”

8VAC20-780-280-C

“Pesticides or insecticides shall not be stored in areas used by children. There was a can of insecticide stored on an open bathroom shelf.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center inside shall be maintained in safe operable condition. In the stairwell within reach of children there was a gas can, exposed accessible wires, an outlet missing a plate cover, and space between the handrails and support posts large enough for a 17-month-old child to fall through. In the 3-year-old room there is a dangling wire under the window. In the bathroom nearest to the 3-year-old room there was plumbing insulation within reach.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. There is not a sworn statement for Staff #2, who is currently employed. There is not a documented date of hire in the record for Staff #2.”