Booz Allen Hamilton Family Center

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. 1. Two bottles labeled "sanitizer" were observed sitting on top of the paper towel dispensers in the infant classroom. 2. A cabinet full of various cleaning agents was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool classroom.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Medication shall be labeled with the childs name. An over-the-counter medication for child #2 was not labeled with the childs name.”

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. 1. A spray bottle labeled "Bleach solution" and a bottle of rubbing alcohol was observed on a shelf in a cabinet in the Preschool classroom. The lock on the cabinet was not latched/broken. 2. A spray bottle labeled "Bleach solution" was observed on a shelf in a cabinet in the Pre-K classroom. The lock on the cabinet was not latched/broken.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Child #6 emergency medication was stored inside of a medication bag, within a backpack, located in the Toddler classroom. The lock on the medication bag was broken.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The child day center shall obtain a central registry background check for each employee that has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the last 5 years, within the first 30 days of employment. Staff #5 has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the last 5 years. Staff #5 record does not contain the results of an out of state background check for the state that they resided in.”

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food 1. A bottle of bleach solution was observed stored on a top shelf in the Two's classroom. The cleaning solution was next to a zip lock bag of cereal, and over a stock of paper plates, cups and utensils. 2. A bottle of bleach solution and bottle of rubbing alcohol was observed stored on a top shelf in the Preschool classroom. Both solutions were stored above a stock of plates, bowls and utensils.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Childrens records shall contain all required documentation. Child #1s record does not contain the street addresses of two emergency contacts.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures. 1. The centers "Transition Tracking Policy" states that "Teachers are required to conduct a name-to-face roll call with child count at the following times: when leaving a location or entering a new location". Staff shall "Conduct a verbal head count at the following times: when passing through any additional door/gate on the way to a location. "In addition, the last teacher leaving a location is responsible for conducting a visual sweep, which consists of viewing all areas in the classroom to confirm no child is left behind". 2. On 6/11/2025, staff #1 brought a group of 8 children from the playground into the pre-k classroom so that child #1 (3 years old) could go to the bathroom. Approximately 5 minutes later, staff #1 left the classroom with 7 children to go back onto the playground, not realizing that child #1 remained in the bathroom. Staff #1 did not complete a name-to-face roll call when leaving the pre-k classroom. Staff #1 did not complete a verbal head count of the children when leaving the pre-k classroom. Approximately 3 minutes later, child #1s guardian arrived at the center to pick the child up for the day. It was discovered that child #1 was still in the pre-k bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 1. On 6/11/2025, staff #1 brought a group of 8 children from the playground into the pre-k classroom so that child #1 (3 years old) could go to the bathroom. Approximately 5 minutes later, staff #1 left the classroom with 7 children to go back onto the playground, not realizing that child #1 remained in the bathroom. Approximately 3 minutes later, child #1s guardian arrived at the center to pick up the child. 2. Child #1 was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 3 minutes after staff #1 had taken the class outside to the playground.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. 1. On 6/11/2025, staff #1 brought a group of 8 children from the playground into the pre-k classroom so that child #1 (3 years old) could go to the bathroom. Approximately 5 minutes later, staff #1 left the classroom with 7 children to go back onto the playground, not realizing that child #1 remained in the bathroom. Approximately 3 minutes later, child #1s guardian arrived at the center to pick up the child. 2. Staff #1 did not ensure the care and protection of child #1 when the child was left unsupervised in the pre-k classroom for approximately 3 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-50-A Complaint related: No

“Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. An email thread containing childrens and staff names and information regarding a classroom was forwarded from the center administration to a family outside of the center, unintentionally. The email thread was not treated confidentially.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The parents of child #1 stated that the child had received a splinter while in care at the center. Center management confirmed that child #1 had received a splinter. Center management could not locate a written record of the childs injury.”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Witness #1 stated that during the drop off routine, child #1 was greeting witness #1 while they were leaving the classroom. Child #1 was pulling towards witness #1 at the classroom door, while staff #1 held child #1 by the lower arm. Witness #1 stated that staff #1 "pulled [child #1] away from the door by the arm so bad". The redirection from staff 1 was not constructive in nature or age appropriate.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas outside were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There is a whole in the resilient surfacing on the preschool playground, approximately 4" wide.”

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation, a crib was not used for a child under 12 months of age. Evidence: A child under 12 months was sleeping on a cot. The child had been sleeping on a cot for two weeks. (Child 2 DOB: 3/24/23)”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of records, one child record was not updated annually. Evidence: 1 of 2 child records reviewed was not updated annually. Child #2's record was dated 11/4/22.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on a review of injury reports, reports do not contain all required components. Evidence: 7 of 7 injury reports reviewed were missing documentation of any future action to prevent recurrence. The online form in use by the facility does not include this component.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation, the center did not maintain in a confidential manner, the written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: The allergy list in all classrooms was not kept confidentially. There is no cover on the list.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on a review of documentation, emergency evacuation drills have not been documented monthly. Evidence; There is no documentation available for review for August 2022.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation, the cribs and cots are not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: The cribs in the infant room are not labeled for specific children. Cots in the Spiders and Ladybugs rooms were not labeled for specific children.”