Bright Start Learning Center

8VAC20-780-290-3

“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. One outlet in a toddler classroom was observed without a cover and was within reach of children.”

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 nine months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing . The diapering mat in Classroom #1 was cracked and flaking, exposing the material on the inside.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. The infant formula bottles for Child #1 and Child #2 were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Child #3 (age 9 months), Child #4 (age 13 months) and Child #5 (age 11 months), were eating in the feeding table high chairs with none of the safety belts engaged.”

8VAC20-780-430-B

“Materials and equipment available shall be age and stage appropriate for the children. Child #6 (age: 17 months) was observed holding a highlighter marker. The cap on the highlighter was approximately 1/2 an inch wide and is a potential choking hazard.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On November 14, 2025, video footage shows Staff #2 sitting on the floor with Child #1 in their lap, Staff #1 attempted to lift Child #1 to a standing position by pulling on the child's left wrist with their right hand, Child #1 resisted to stand, Staff #1 continued holding Child #1s left wrist and pulled up a second time and the child resisted standing again and sat on their knees, Staff #1 continued to hold the child's left wrist and pulled up a third time and the child puts both feet on the ground and walks hand in hand to the diaper changing area with Staff #1. After this interaction, Child #1 was observed by Staff #1 and Staff #3 not using their left arm. Child #1 was seen by a physician, and was diagnosed with nursemaid's elbow to the left arm.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff #1 did not wash their hands before changing Child #1's diaper.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: Yes

“The required ratio for children ages 16 to 24 month is one staff per five children. In classroom #3, staff #5 was observed supervising ten children (youngest child 19 months old) from approximately 8:09am-8:10am. Staff #3 walked out of the classroom from approximately 8:09-8:10am with the door closing behind them and then returned back to the classroom. In classroom #3, staff #3 and staff #5 were observed out of ratio (youngest child 19 months old) from approximately 8:10am-8:22am with: -Eleven children from approximately 8:10am until 8:15am. -Twelve children from approximately 8:15am until 8:19am. -Thirteen children from approximately 8:19am until 8:22am. In classroom #2, staff #4 was observed out of ratio (youngest child 23 months old) from approximately 8:20am-8:37am with: -Eight children from approximately 8:20am until 8:29am. -Nine children from approximately 8:29am until 8:37am.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes

“The required ratio for children ages Birth up to 16 months is one staff per four children. In classroom # 4, staff #6 and staff #7 were observed supervising nine children (youngest child 14 months old) from approximately 8:10am-8:15am.”

8VAC20-780-560-J Complaint related: No

“Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding; and cleaned at least daily. Staff #1 and staff #2 from classroom #1, stated that they clean the tables used for feeding before and after meals and snacks with soap and water only. Staff #1 and staff # 2 stated that they do not use a sanitizing solution on the tables before and after each meal or snack.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Repeat Violation When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 04/15/2025, staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3, did not ensure the care and protection of child #1 (age: 2 years) when they left classroom #1 leaving child #1 unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes and 29 seconds.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 04/15/2025, staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3, left classroom #1, leaving child #1 (age: 2 years) alone in the room and out of sight supervision for approximately 3 minutes and 29 seconds.”