Alston's Village Learning Center

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. Staff # 1 changed a child’s diaper in the infant room and did not wash the child's hands with soap and water prior to placing them at the table for lunch.. Staff#2 changed child's diaper in the toddler room, and did not wash the child's hands with soap and water prior to placing them down for napping.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. During the inspection, four cribs in the infant room were observed to be unlabeled and were not identified for use by a specific child.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The was not current and not in each room or area where children are present.”

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's last annual fire inspection was dated January 28, 2025.”

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. In the toddler room, a bottle of sanitizer with the warning labels, "Keep out of reach of children", was accessible to the children in care.”

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #7 was not signed.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #4, employed for 3 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state and no documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from a different state.”

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 plastic bag containing three containers of disinfectant wipes with the warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the toddler bathroom, within reach of children.”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

8VAC20-780-570-B

“Bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles must be held when fed. Bottles shall not be propped or used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. A 9 month old infant was sitting in an infant bouncy seat drinking a bottle which was propped up to her mouth by a rolled blanket positioned on her chest.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children and shall have been completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #3's TB screening was completed more than 11 months prior to her date of employment. Staff #1 did not have documentation of a Tuberculosis screening, which was more than 1 month overdue.”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4

“Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. Several children in the infant room, where all children were identified as being under 20 months old, were eating "fruit snacks" which were chewie gummy pieces which are difficult for young children to chew and pose a potential choke hazard.. Children in the Two's classroom were eating whole grapes which, due to the shape and size when not cut in half pose a potential to become lodged in a child's throat if not properly chewed.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they must follow the most recent age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture and Post or provide a menu to parents listing the food to be served for meals and snacks during the current one week period listing any substitute food served. The posted menu listed Cheese stick, Cheezits and water for snack on the day of inspection. Children were served fruit snacks and water in some classrooms and a variety of many foods in another classroom. Neither cheese sticks, nor Cheezits were served in any of the classrooms on this date. The posted menu was not adjusted to reflect the variety of foods served on this date. Neither Fruit snacks (gummies) nor water fulfil a required nutritional food component.”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

8VAC20-780-570-B

“Bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles must be held when fed. Bottles shall not be propped or used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. A 9 month old infant was sitting in an infant bouncy seat drinking a bottle which was propped up to her mouth by a rolled blanket positioned on her chest.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children and shall have been completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #3's TB screening was completed more than 11 months prior to her date of employment. Staff #1 did not have documentation of a Tuberculosis screening, which was more than 1 month overdue.”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4

“Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. Several children in the infant room, where all children were identified as being under 20 months old, were eating "fruit snacks" which were chewie gummy pieces which are difficult for young children to chew and pose a potential choke hazard.. Children in the Two's classroom were eating whole grapes which, due to the shape and size when not cut in half pose a potential to become lodged in a child's throat if not properly chewed.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they must follow the most recent age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture and Post or provide a menu to parents listing the food to be served for meals and snacks during the current one week period listing any substitute food served. The posted menu listed Cheese stick, Cheezits and water for snack on the day of inspection. Children were served fruit snacks and water in some classrooms and a variety of many foods in another classroom. Neither cheese sticks, nor Cheezits were served in any of the classrooms on this date. The posted menu was not adjusted to reflect the variety of foods served on this date. Neither Fruit snacks (gummies) nor water fulfil a required nutritional food component.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“(Repeat) Staff are required to obtain, within 90 days of employment, certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care to include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #1did not have CPR certification which is overdue by 3 months. Staff #2 did not have CPR certification which is overdue by 3 days. Staff #6did not have CPR certification which is overdue by 7 months. Staff #7 did not have CPR certification which is overdue by 17 months.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“(Repeat) Staff are required to obtain, within 90 days of employment, certification in in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1did not have First Aid certification which is overdue by 3 months. Staff #2 did not have First Aid certification which is overdue by 3 days. Staff #6did not have First Aid certification which is overdue by 7 months. Staff #7 did not have First Aid certification which is overdue by 17 months.”

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 examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for twenty-three months.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #2's TB screening was dated 31 days after beginning employment. Staff #8's TB screening was dated 17 days after beginning employment. Staff #3'sTB screening was dated ten months prior to date of employment and staff #3 has been employed for one week.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“(Repeat Violation) Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #7, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 1 year and 7 months.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“(Repeat Violation) The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for 7 days, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #8, who had been employed for 14 days, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #3 and staff #8 were assisting another staff in ratio with children during the inspection.”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and implement a plan to test their potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH at the time of inspection. The testing results are over one month overdue.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“(Repeat Violation) The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The toilet located in the classroom where 2 and 3 year old children are cared for had 2 anchoring bolts at the base of the toilet that were protruding up from the base approximately 1/2 inch and were rusted.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“(Repeat) Staff are required to obtain, within 90 days of employment, certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care to include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #1did not have CPR certification which is overdue by 3 months. Staff #2 did not have CPR certification which is overdue by 3 days. Staff #6did not have CPR certification which is overdue by 7 months. Staff #7 did not have CPR certification which is overdue by 17 months.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“(Repeat) Staff are required to obtain, within 90 days of employment, certification in in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #1did not have First Aid certification which is overdue by 3 months. Staff #2 did not have First Aid certification which is overdue by 3 days. Staff #6did not have First Aid certification which is overdue by 7 months. Staff #7 did not have First Aid certification which is overdue by 17 months.”

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 examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for twenty-three months.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #2's TB screening was dated 31 days after beginning employment. Staff #8's TB screening was dated 17 days after beginning employment. Staff #3'sTB screening was dated ten months prior to date of employment and staff #3 has been employed for one week.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“(Repeat Violation) Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #7, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 1 year and 7 months.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“(Repeat Violation) The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for 7 days, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #8, who had been employed for 14 days, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #3 and staff #8 were assisting another staff in ratio with children during the inspection.”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and implement a plan to test their potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH at the time of inspection. The testing results are over one month overdue.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“(Repeat Violation) The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The toilet located in the classroom where 2 and 3 year old children are cared for had 2 anchoring bolts at the base of the toilet that were protruding up from the base approximately 1/2 inch and were rusted.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1 (hired 9/18/2023) and staff #2 (hired 6/6/2022) did not contain documentation of the department's health and safety update course. The program director confirmed that staff #1 and staff #2 had not submitted a certificate of completion for the annual health and safety training.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff obtain first aid training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that they had obtained First Aid training. The program director confirmed that staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 were scheduled for an upcoming CPR and First Aid training but had not yet obtained it.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation to demonstrate certification in CPR. The program director confirmed that staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 were scheduled for an upcoming CPR and First Aid Training but had not yet obtained certification.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“(Repeat violation) Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation showing completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. The program director confirmed that she was unable to demonstrate that this training had been completed by staff #3 and staff #5.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were 2 bottles of hand sanitizer located on top of a 4 foot shelf in the rear section of the 4 and 5 year old classrooms. Hand sanitizer has a high alcohol content and the label includes multiple warnings to include "Keep out of reach of children" and "call poison control... if ingested"”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain the results of a Search of the Central Registry for every staff within 30 days of hire. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The records for staff # 1 (hired 9/18/2023), staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain results of a search of the central registry. The program director confirmed that the results of the search of the Central Registry had not been received for staff #1, #3, #4 or #5.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based upon record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff completes orientation training appropriate to the age of the children in care and including the required facility specific topics, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #2 (hired 6/6/2022), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that facility-specific orientation had been completed. The program director was unable to provide documentation that staff #2, staff #4 or Staff #5 had completed a center specific orientation.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. to include ensuring that there is not, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint. Evidence: Two of the entry doors leading from the playground to classrooms are in disrepair to include large sections of peeling paint and splintering plywood.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1 (hired 9/18/2023) and staff #2 (hired 6/6/2022) did not contain documentation of the department's health and safety update course. The program director confirmed that staff #1 and staff #2 had not submitted a certificate of completion for the annual health and safety training.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff obtain first aid training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that they had obtained First Aid training. The program director confirmed that staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 were scheduled for an upcoming CPR and First Aid training but had not yet obtained it.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all staff maintain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation to demonstrate certification in CPR. The program director confirmed that staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 were scheduled for an upcoming CPR and First Aid Training but had not yet obtained certification.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“(Repeat violation) Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation showing completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. The program director confirmed that she was unable to demonstrate that this training had been completed by staff #3 and staff #5.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were 2 bottles of hand sanitizer located on top of a 4 foot shelf in the rear section of the 4 and 5 year old classrooms. Hand sanitizer has a high alcohol content and the label includes multiple warnings to include "Keep out of reach of children" and "call poison control... if ingested"”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain the results of a Search of the Central Registry for every staff within 30 days of hire. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The records for staff # 1 (hired 9/18/2023), staff #3 (hired 1/22/2024), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain results of a search of the central registry. The program director confirmed that the results of the search of the Central Registry had not been received for staff #1, #3, #4 or #5.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based upon record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff completes orientation training appropriate to the age of the children in care and including the required facility specific topics, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #2 (hired 6/6/2022), staff #4 (hired 4/9/2024) and staff #5 (hired 2/9/2024) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that facility-specific orientation had been completed. The program director was unable to provide documentation that staff #2, staff #4 or Staff #5 had completed a center specific orientation.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. to include ensuring that there is not, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint. Evidence: Two of the entry doors leading from the playground to classrooms are in disrepair to include large sections of peeling paint and splintering plywood.”

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Based on observation, staff did not ensure that pillows nd filled comforters are not used by children under 2 years of age. Evidence: On 1/19/2024, the licensing inspector observed a 3 month old infant (child #6) wrapped in a thick, fleece blanket with a small lightly stuffed flexible pillow folded in half and resting against the baby’s cheek. When questioned, the staff sitting in the infant sleep area next to the crib stated that these objects were meant to comfort the infant by making the infant feel like he is being held and resting against a caregiver. Children under 2 years of age should never have pillows or filled comforters in their crib with them as it can pose a suffocation hazard and can increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.”

8VAC20-780-370-1

“Based on observation and interview, staff do not always ensure that when an infant is placed in his crib, he shall be placed on his back (supine). Evidence: On 1/19/2024, the licensing inspector observed a sleeping 3 month old infant (child #6) wrapped in a thick blanket, and turned on his side in the crib. A staff person who was sitting in a rocking chair right next to the crib stated that the infant is placed into the crib that way to make him feel like he is still being held in staff’s arms. Infants must always be placed in their cribs resting flat on their back (supine) for their safety.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based upon a review of records, the licensee was unable to provide evidence that at least annually parents provide confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: Five children’s records were reviewed during the inspection. The records for child #3 who enrolled 8/19/2021 and the records for child #5 who enrolled 6/25/2021 did not contain an updated enrollment record or documentation that the information had been reviewed by the parent indicating that no change to the information was necessary. The Administrative staff present was unable to locate documentation of a review and/or update since the children enrolled in the center but indicated that the information is reviewed each school year.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“***REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that staff complete the Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation course within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Six staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #6, whose date of hire was 6/20/2023, did not include documentation of the Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation course. This record was reviewed 11/21/2023 and a violation was cited at that time. The administrative assistant confirmed on 1/19/2024 that staff #6 had not completed the Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation course.”