Agape Christian Academy and Religious Institution

22.1-289.031-A-3-c

“One staff member to eight children from ages 24 months to 36 months. On July 9, 2026, eleven children were observed in the care of one staff for approximately 25 minutes.”

8VAC20-790-530-B

“For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were eight children signed in on the daily attendance form but six children were physically present.”

8VAC20-790-560-A

“Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Staff 1, staff 2, and staff 3's records did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening.”

8VAC20-790-640-A

“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. In both of the bathroom, cleaning sprays, disinfectant sprays, and disinfectant wipes were stored on shelves that could easily be accessed by children.”

8VAC20-790-670-C-1

“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. There was one staff supervising a mixed age group of five children. The youngest child was 13 months old which would required there be one staff member to four children.”

22.1-289.035-A

“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The finger print background check for staff #1 was over a year overdue.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation and staff interview, the facility did ensure that the building was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: There was not a carbon monoxide detector present in the building during the inspection.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2

“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the vendor did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all individuals. Evidence: The staff records for Staff 1 (start date 11/17/2023) and Staff 2 ( start date 5/7/2024) did not have documentation of a central registry check being completed with 30 days of the first day of employment.”

22.1-289.049-A

“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not ensure documentation of proof of age and identity was obtained upon enrollment of a child. Evidence: The children's records for child A and B were missing documentation of proof of age and identity.”

22.1-289.031-B-2

“Based on observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that there was appropriate supervision of all children in care. Evidence: On July 22, 2024 at approximately 9:50 AM, there was on staff present at the center. The staff was assisting a child in the restroom while two children were left alone and unsupervised in the classroom for approximately 3 minutes.”

22.1-289.031-A-3-c

“Based on observation, the facility staff failed to maintain the appropriate ratio of staff to children. Evidence: The mixed age group of children consisted of 9 children, ages 2 years through 5 years old. The staff to child ratio should be 1:8. The 9 children were in the direct care of 1 staff during the inspection while the other teacher was cooking lunch.”

22.1-289.031-A-4

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility staff did not ensure that all staff members had a completed annual ?Staff Health Report? on file. Evidence: Staff A was missing documentation of a staff health report in their record.”

22.1-289.031-B-4

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility staff failed to obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations prior to the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child A and Child B did not have documentation of immunization in their records.”

22.1-289.031-A-2 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on a review of documentation and interview with Health Department personnel, the facility failed to comply with the applicable laws and regulations with regards to food service activities and health and sanitation. Evidence: On May 18, 2022 it was confirmed by the Prince William County Health Department that the facility did not have a permit for food service.”

22.1-289.031-B-2 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation, center staff failed to provide appropriate supervision of all children in care, including daily intake and dismissal procedures to ensure safety of children. Evidence: From approximately 7:00 to 8:00 am on May 17, 2022, the staff member left children unattended in the kitchen/lunch room area while she answered the front door for arriving children and staff. There was one staff present during that time and this staff opened the door for all persons as they arrived.”

22.1-289.031-B-1 Complaint related: No

“Based on observation, the center staff did not ensure that children washed their hands before eating. Evidence: On May 17, 2022 the children did not wash their hands before eating breakfast.”

22.1-289.031-B-5 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children was free from obvious hazards. Evidence: There was a large knife in the sink of the kitchen/lunch area which was accessible to children. There was boric acid around the baseboard of the wall located in the kitchen/lunch area accessible to children.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain satisfactory results of the abuse and neglect registry and criminal history background check from any other state in which the individual has reside in the preceding five years. Evidence: Individual 2 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry and criminal history background check from Georgia and Tennessee. Individual 3 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry and criminal history background check from Iowa. Individual 4 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry and criminal history background check from California and Nebraska.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2

“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the vendor did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all individuals. Evidence: Individual 1 (start date 4/22/2022) did not have documentation of a sworn statement /affirmation and central registry check in their record.”

22.1-289.031-B-5

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children was free from obvious hazards. Evidence: There was a container of disinfectant wipes on table in the three year old classroom which was accessible to the children. In the kitchen/lunchroom, there was a spray can of Lysol and container of disinfectant wipes one cabinet which was accessible to children. There was a bottle labeled bleach water in the bathroom in the four year old’s classroom which was accessible to children.”

22.1-289.031-B-2

“Based on observation, center staff failed to provide appropriate supervision of all children in care, including daily intake and dismissal procedures to ensure safety of children. Evidence: At approximately 11:50 PM, 22 children were intermittently left unsupervised in the kitchen/lunch area while they ate lunch. The two staff members were preparing the classrooms for nap time and checked on the children as they walked back and forth through the facility relocating cots.”

22.1-289.031-B-1

“Based on observation, the center staff did not ensure that children washed their hands before eating. Evidence: Children did not wash their hands before eating lunch.”

22.1-289.031-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio of 1 staff to 10 children ages 24 months to 6 years old. Evidence: At approximately 11:30 am the staff and volunteer in the combined 2's and 3's classroom left the center. The staff in the 4/5's classroom opened the door in between the classroom and was supervising both classrooms. At that time there, was one staff providing supervision for twenty-two children, ages two to five years old.”

22VAC40-665-650-H

“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that all children less than 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: At approximately 11:50 PM, 22 children were intermittently left unsupervised in the kitchen/lunch area while they ate lunch. The two staff members were preparing the classrooms for nap time and checked on the children as they walked back and forth through the facility relocating cots.”

22VAC40-665-530-2-a-2

“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the vendor did not obtain central registry background checks for all individuals. Evidence: Individual 1 (start date 4/22/2022) did not have documentation of a central registry check in their record.”

22VAC40-665-530-2-d

“Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain sworn statement or affirmation for all individuals working or volunteering at the center. Evidence: Individual 1 did not have a completed sworn statement/affirmation in their record.”

22VAC40-665-530-2-c

“Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain a criminal history record information check and sex offender registry check from any other state in which the individual has reside in the preceding five years. Evidence: Individual 2 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Georgia and Tennessee. Individual 3 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Iowa. Individual 4 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from California and Nebraska.”

22VAC40-665-620-A

“Based on observation, not all of the hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a container of disinfectant wipes on table in the three year old classroom which was accessible to the children. In the kitchen/lunchroom, there was a spray can of Lysol and container of disinfectant wipes one cabinet which was accessible to children. There was a bottle labeled bleach water in the bathroom in the four year old’s classroom which was accessible to children.”

22VAC40-665-650-A

“Based on observation, the vendor failed to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio in all the classes. Evidence: At approximately 11:30 am the staff and volunteer in the combined 2's and 3's classroom left the center. The staff in the 4/5's classroom opened the door in between the classroom and was supervising both classrooms. At that time there, was one staff providing supervision for twenty-two children, ages two to five years old.”

22VAC40-665-530-2-b

“Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain satisfactory results of the abuse and neglect registry from any other state in which the individual has reside in the preceding five years. Evidence: Individual 2 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Georgia and Tennessee. Individual 3 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Iowa. Individual 4 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from California and Nebraska.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain satisfactory results of the abuse and neglect registry and criminal history background check from any other state in which the individual has reside in the preceding five years. Evidence: Individual 2 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry and criminal history background check from Georgia and Tennessee. Individual 3 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry and criminal history background check from Iowa. Individual 4 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry and criminal history background check from California and Nebraska.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2

“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the vendor did not obtain a signed sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check for all individuals. Evidence: Individual 1 (start date 4/22/2022) did not have documentation of a sworn statement /affirmation and central registry check in their record.”

22.1-289.031-B-5

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children was free from obvious hazards. Evidence: There was a container of disinfectant wipes on table in the three year old classroom which was accessible to the children. In the kitchen/lunchroom, there was a spray can of Lysol and container of disinfectant wipes one cabinet which was accessible to children. There was a bottle labeled bleach water in the bathroom in the four year old’s classroom which was accessible to children.”

22.1-289.031-B-2

“Based on observation, center staff failed to provide appropriate supervision of all children in care, including daily intake and dismissal procedures to ensure safety of children. Evidence: At approximately 11:50 PM, 22 children were intermittently left unsupervised in the kitchen/lunch area while they ate lunch. The two staff members were preparing the classrooms for nap time and checked on the children as they walked back and forth through the facility relocating cots.”

22.1-289.031-B-1

“Based on observation, the center staff did not ensure that children washed their hands before eating. Evidence: Children did not wash their hands before eating lunch.”

22.1-289.031-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio of 1 staff to 10 children ages 24 months to 6 years old. Evidence: At approximately 11:30 am the staff and volunteer in the combined 2's and 3's classroom left the center. The staff in the 4/5's classroom opened the door in between the classroom and was supervising both classrooms. At that time there, was one staff providing supervision for twenty-two children, ages two to five years old.”

22VAC40-665-650-H

“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that all children less than 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: At approximately 11:50 PM, 22 children were intermittently left unsupervised in the kitchen/lunch area while they ate lunch. The two staff members were preparing the classrooms for nap time and checked on the children as they walked back and forth through the facility relocating cots.”

22VAC40-665-530-2-a-2

“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the vendor did not obtain central registry background checks for all individuals. Evidence: Individual 1 (start date 4/22/2022) did not have documentation of a central registry check in their record.”

22VAC40-665-530-2-d

“Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain sworn statement or affirmation for all individuals working or volunteering at the center. Evidence: Individual 1 did not have a completed sworn statement/affirmation in their record.”

22VAC40-665-530-2-c

“Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain a criminal history record information check and sex offender registry check from any other state in which the individual has reside in the preceding five years. Evidence: Individual 2 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Georgia and Tennessee. Individual 3 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Iowa. Individual 4 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from California and Nebraska.”

22VAC40-665-620-A

“Based on observation, not all of the hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a container of disinfectant wipes on table in the three year old classroom which was accessible to the children. In the kitchen/lunchroom, there was a spray can of Lysol and container of disinfectant wipes one cabinet which was accessible to children. There was a bottle labeled bleach water in the bathroom in the four year old’s classroom which was accessible to children.”

22VAC40-665-650-A

“Based on observation, the vendor failed to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio in all the classes. Evidence: At approximately 11:30 am the staff and volunteer in the combined 2's and 3's classroom left the center. The staff in the 4/5's classroom opened the door in between the classroom and was supervising both classrooms. At that time there, was one staff providing supervision for twenty-two children, ages two to five years old.”

22VAC40-665-530-2-b

“Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain satisfactory results of the abuse and neglect registry from any other state in which the individual has reside in the preceding five years. Evidence: Individual 2 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Georgia and Tennessee. Individual 3 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Iowa. Individual 4 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from California and Nebraska.”