Mrs. Bristel White
Chesapeake, VA 23324 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
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About BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center
BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Chesapeake, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 58 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1109455
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 58 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Records and paperwork 8
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safe sleep 5
- Background checks 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Other rules 2
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Apr 15, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-2
“The staff-to-child ratio for children ages 16 months to 24 months whenever children are in care is one staff for every 5 children. The waddler room ratio was 1 staff for 6 children and the youngest child in the room was 23 months.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff #5 stepped out of the waddlers classroom leaving children unsupervised. Several children from the two year old class were observed running down the hallway into their classroom with no staff supervision.”
22.1-289.018-A
“Licensees shall at all times afford the Superintendent reasonable opportunity to inspect all of their records. The record for staff #5 was not made available for inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #1 who has been working at the center for at least two years did not have documentation of a completed First Aid training.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #1, under two years old has been in care for approximately a year and a half did not have additional immunizations in their record.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader. Staff #2 is listed as an aide and was working alone in the four and five year old classroom.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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 who has been enrolled for approximately five months did not contain documentation of a completed physical.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“REPEAT VIOLATION All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #1 who has been working at the center for at least two years did not have documentation of a completed CPR training.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in an safe and operable condition. The following maintenance issues were observed: A protruding nail on the wall in the waddler classroom at eye level of the children and splintering wood on the doors of the four and five year old classroom.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Staff #2 who has been employed for approximately two years did not have documentation of a completed 10-hour Virginia Preservice training.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis screening in the record for staff #1 and staff #2 was expired for approximately eight months and the tuberculosis screening in the record for staff #3 and staff #4 was expired for approximately 11 months.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all required information. The record for child #1 did not contain the work information for both parents.”
8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT VIOLATION The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person, which shall contain all required information. Staff #3 and staff #4 who have been working at the center for over two years, did not have any reference verification documented and staff #2 only had one reference verification, where two are required prior to employment.”
8VAC20-780-210-A
“Program leaders shall have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent. The record for staff #3 did not have documentation of a high school completion program or the equivalent.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. The record for staff #3 did not have documentation of the completed 3-hour Virginia Preservice updated training.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. The record for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 who have all been working at the center for over two years did not have documentation of annual training for 2025.”
Sep 11, 2025Visit8 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Staff #1 who has been employed for approximately six months did not have documentation of a completed 3-hour Virginia Preservice training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #8 who has been working at the center for at least a year did not have documentation of a completed CPR training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #8 who has been working at the center for at least a year did not have documentation of a completed First Aid training.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children’s records shall include the name, home address, and home phone number of each parent who has custody; when applicable, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody; Name and phone number of child's physician; the phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not have all the required elements.”
8VAC20-770-70-A
“Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for at least a year, only had one completed reference verification on file.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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 who has been enrolled for over two years did not contain documentation of a completed physical.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis screening in the record for staff #4, staff #5, staff #7 and staff #8 was expired for approximately one month.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #3, under two years old has been in care for 8 months did not have additional immunizations in their record.”
Sep 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Staff #1 who has been employed for approximately six months did not have documentation of a completed 3-hour Virginia Preservice training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #8 who has been working at the center for at least a year did not have documentation of a completed CPR training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #8 who has been working at the center for at least a year did not have documentation of a completed First Aid training.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children’s records shall include the name, home address, and home phone number of each parent who has custody; when applicable, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody; Name and phone number of child's physician; the phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not have all the required elements.”
8VAC20-770-70-A
“Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for at least a year, only had one completed reference verification on file.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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 who has been enrolled for over two years did not contain documentation of a completed physical.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis screening in the record for staff #4, staff #5, staff #7 and staff #8 was expired for approximately one month.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #3, under two years old has been in care for 8 months did not have additional immunizations in their record.”
Sep 11, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Staff #1 who has been employed for approximately six months did not have documentation of a completed 3-hour Virginia Preservice training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #8 who has been working at the center for at least a year did not have documentation of a completed CPR training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #8 who has been working at the center for at least a year did not have documentation of a completed First Aid training.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children’s records shall include the name, home address, and home phone number of each parent who has custody; when applicable, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody; Name and phone number of child's physician; the phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not have all the required elements.”
8VAC20-770-70-A
“Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for at least a year, only had one completed reference verification on file.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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 who has been enrolled for over two years did not contain documentation of a completed physical.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis screening in the record for staff #4, staff #5, staff #7 and staff #8 was expired for approximately one month.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #3, under two years old has been in care for 8 months did not have additional immunizations in their record.”
Apr 24, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Staff #4 who has been employed for a year did not have documentation of a completed 3-hour Virginia Preservice training.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children’s records shall include the phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #1 who has been in care for over three months did not have the phone number for one emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis screening in the record for staff #1 was expired for approximately two months.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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 #2 who has been enrolled for over seven months did not contain documentation of a completed physical.”
8VAC20-780-440-E
“There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Multiple occupied cots in the center had less than 12 inches of spacing in between them.”
22.1-289.018-A
“Licensees shall at all times afford the Superintendent reasonable opportunity to inspect all of their records. The record for staff #2 and staff #3 were not made available for inspection.”
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 #1, who had been employed for 1 year, did not have a central registry requested.”
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 was a bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of whiteout on a desk in the preschool room. All items had the ?keep out of reach of children? label and were unlocked and accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The children were sleeping in classrooms with inadequate lighting, which prohibited staff from supervising.”
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Bottles shall not be used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Each infant had their bottle in their crib.”
Apr 24, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Staff #4 who has been employed for a year did not have documentation of a completed 3-hour Virginia Preservice training.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children’s records shall include the phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #1 who has been in care for over three months did not have the phone number for one emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The tuberculosis screening in the record for staff #1 was expired for approximately two months.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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 #2 who has been enrolled for over seven months did not contain documentation of a completed physical.”
8VAC20-780-440-E
“There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Multiple occupied cots in the center had less than 12 inches of spacing in between them.”
22.1-289.018-A
“Licensees shall at all times afford the Superintendent reasonable opportunity to inspect all of their records. The record for staff #2 and staff #3 were not made available for inspection.”
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 #1, who had been employed for 1 year, did not have a central registry requested.”
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 was a bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of whiteout on a desk in the preschool room. All items had the ?keep out of reach of children? label and were unlocked and accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. The children were sleeping in classrooms with inadequate lighting, which prohibited staff from supervising.”
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Bottles shall not be used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Each infant had their bottle in their crib.”
Nov 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Staff #3 who has been working at the center for over a year did not have a completed CPR certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Staff #3 who has been employed for over a year did not have documentation of a completed 3-hour Virginia Preservice training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Staff #3 who has been working at the center for over a year did not have a completed first aid certification.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include documentation of education and required trainings. Staff #2 who has been working at the center for over a year, did not have documentation of education. Staff #3 did who has been working at the center for over a year, did not have documentation of education and of daily health observation training.”
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 1 year, did not have a central registry requested.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Children’s records shall include parent’s employment phone number and place of employment. The record for child #1 who has been in care for over a year did not have the employment phone number for parent #2. The record for child #2 who has been in care for 6 months did not have the employment phone number for parent #1. The record for child #3 who has been in care for a month did not have the employment number for parent #1 and parent #2 and the place of employment for parent #2.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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 #3 who has been enrolled for over a month did not contain documentation of a completed physical.”
Nov 21, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Staff #3 who has been working at the center for over a year did not have a completed CPR certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Staff #3 who has been employed for over a year did not have documentation of a completed 3-hour Virginia Preservice training.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Staff #3 who has been working at the center for over a year did not have a completed first aid certification.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include documentation of education and required trainings. Staff #2 who has been working at the center for over a year, did not have documentation of education. Staff #3 did who has been working at the center for over a year, did not have documentation of education and of daily health observation training.”
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 1 year, did not have a central registry requested.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Children’s records shall include parent’s employment phone number and place of employment. The record for child #1 who has been in care for over a year did not have the employment phone number for parent #2. The record for child #2 who has been in care for 6 months did not have the employment phone number for parent #1. The record for child #3 who has been in care for a month did not have the employment number for parent #1 and parent #2 and the place of employment for parent #2.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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 #3 who has been enrolled for over a month did not contain documentation of a completed physical.”
May 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be held when fed. Bottles shall not be propped or used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: 1. An infant was lying down on a baby bouncer with a bottle propped up with a pillow. 2. Infant staff confirmed to propping the bottle with a pillow for an infant child to be fed.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 2/20/2024) did not have a physical examination in their record by their physician. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 did not have a physical examination in their record.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the criminal history records check is received prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Two staff members were working with children prior to their criminal history records check being received by the center. a. Staff #2 (date of hire 04/16/2024) has a criminal history records check dated 4/26/2024, which is 10 days after their start date working with children. b. Staff #3 (date of hire 04/22/2024) has a criminal history records check dated 4/29/2024, which is 7 days after their start date working with children. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that both Staff #2 and Staff #3 started working with children prior to their criminal history record checks were received.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION. Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the 4 year old classroom, there is a long loose baseboard along the wall with protruding nails and an unstable bookshelf that are accessible and in the reach of children in care. This poses as an injury hazard. 2. In the school age room, the medal bracket on the floor to seal the front door is loose and is a tripping hazard to the children in care. 3. In the playground, there are two large 12-inch holes in the ground that the children can trip or injury themselves while playing on the playground.”
- Mar 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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Feb 20, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the criminal history records check is received prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 that started working with children in February 2024 did not have in their record the results of their Criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment. a. Staff #5 was present in the classroom during the inspection. 2. Staff #1, Director, was unable to produce the required Criminal history background checks for Staff #5.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that central registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment was completed. Repeat violation. Evidence: 1. Two of the four staff records that were reviewed did not have the Virginia Central Registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment. a. Staff #3 was working with children at the center starting 10/25/2023. b. Staff #4 has a sworn statement dated 1/04/2024 and started working at that time with children. There is no documentation of central registry checks in their record. 2. Staff #1 was unable to produce the documentation that the Virginia Central Registry results were completed for two of the four staff records reviewed.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 that started working with children in February 2024, did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in their record. 2. Staff #1, Director, confirmed that there was no documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for Staff #5?s record and was present at the center during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that staff records shall be kept for each staff person to include documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. If a reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include: a. Dates of contact; b. Names of persons contacted; c. The firms contacted; d. Results; and e. Signature of person making call. Repeat violation. Evidence: 1. Three of the four staff records reviewed did not have completed documentation of two reference checks taken over the phone. a. Staff #3 did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. b. Staff #4 did not have the results, date of contact and the signature of the person making the reference call in her record. c. Staff #5 did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe and operable condition. Repeat violation. Evidence: 1. The following are tripping hazards. a. Television cords in the toddler room on the ground within reach of children in care. b. The bottom of the entrance door to the daycare center has a torn baseboard panel. c. The classroom also has carpet lifting off the ground exposing the flooring under the carpet. 2. The following is a strangulation hazard. a. Television cords in the infant room are hanging off the wall within reach of the children in care. 3. The following are pinching hazards. a. The bottom of the entrance door to the daycare center has a torn baseboard panel. b. In the toddler, 2 year old, 3 year old and preschool classrooms, the wood baseboards throughout the classrooms are loose and coming off the main wall. 4. The following are tipping hazards. a. There is a wooden toy bin structure in the toddler room that is loose and unstable. b. The plastic playground structure in which children were observed climbing had pieces of the structure falling off and not stable and secure. c. In the playground, there is a large unstable cylinder block that is leaning against the chain linked fence and placed on top of a plastic preschool basketball hoop. 5. The following are splintering hazards. a. In the children’s bathroom, the left side of the frame of the door has a hole with wood shavings coming out within reach of children. b. In the playground area, there was a wooden ping pong paddle that was split in half with wood pieces protruding out of the handle. 7. The following pose an injury hazard. a. The brick stage area of the daycare center has a sharp edge at the height of children in care. b. The large commode of the children’s bathroom has a rusted one-inch screw sticking out of the side of the commode. Directly beside the commode is a small training potty chair.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Upon walking into the center, there was an open storage bin with an air freshener with the warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children? and was within reach and accessible to children in care. 2. In the 3 year old classroom, there was a can of disinfectant wipes and a bottle of disinfectant, with the warning label ?Keep out of reach of children? unlocked and accessible to children in the classroom. 3. In the children’s bathroom, there was an unlocked disinfectant spray bottle with the warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 4. Staff #1, Director, confirmed the air freshener and disinfectant spray bottle was unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. In the playground area, the children were observed coming off the slide and landing on grass and dirt. 2. Several staff member confirmed there is no resilient surfacing to each play structure with slides and that they children are landing on grass and dirt. 3. Staff #2, administrator, confirmed that there is no resilient surfacing to each play structure.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age were within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. While inspecting the children’s restroom area, inspectors observed a 3 year old child walk to the bathroom without adult supervision. The restroom was outside of the classroom approximately more than 6ft away down a hallway. Inspectors walked the child back to their classroom and asked the teacher if they were aware of the child leaving the classroom. a. No adults were in the bathroom while child entered. b. The teacher gave confirmation that they were unaware that the child had left the classroom and walked to the bathroom alone. 2. The teacher in the 2 year old classroom left a child alone in the classroom while gathering the children to wash their hands in the bathroom down the hall. a. Staff #2, observed a child left alone in the 2 year old classroom while the rest of the students were washing their hands in the bathroom area located outside of the classroom. 3. In the infant room, the diaper disposal storage unit was outside of the classroom. An infant teacher was observed leaving the classroom to dispose of a diaper. Five infant children were left in the classroom unattended. 4. Upon walking into the 4 year old classroom, there were six children observed sitting at the table with no teacher in the room. a. The teacher was observed walking a child back from the restroom.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the ratio for children birth up to 16 months was 1:4 (one staff to four children.) Evidence: 1. There were five infant children under the age of 13 months that were in the classroom with one staff member. 2. Staff #1, Director, confirmed that there was one staff member supervising five infant children.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that cribs, be identified for use by a specific child. Repeat violation. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, there were two infant children observed in cribs with name labels of a different child. a. Infant staff and director confirmed that two infant children were in cribs with name labels of a different child.”
8VAC20-780-440-E
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, there were two occupied cribs that were 6 inches apart. 2. Infant teacher and director confirmed that there was not at least 12 inches of space between the two occupied cribs.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they maintained a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries with all required elements. Evidence: 1. 2 of the 5 injury reports reviewed did not have the required documentation entries in the report. a. Injury report #1 dated 12/21/23, did not list the staff present and did not have the date and time parents were notified of the injury. b. Injury report #2 dated 2/8/24, did not list the time of injury, staff present, and date parents were notified. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that both injury reports were missing documentation entries in the reports.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number each parent who has custody. Repeat violation. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 8/03/2023) did not have a work phone number listed for their parent. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 4/24/2023) did not have a work phone number listed for both parents. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that there are no work phone numbers listed for Child #1 and Child #2 in their record.”
Oct 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. The changing area in the children’s restroom did not have a foot-operated or hands free diaper disposable system. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that their diaper disposal system is broken.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the 4 year old classroom, the cleaning supplies are in an unlocked cabinet. 2. In the children’s bathroom, there are unlocked cleaning supplies in reach of children. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that the cleaning supplies are unlocked in both the children’s bathroom and 4 year old classroom.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-2
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that fans, when used, shall be out of reach of children. Evidence: 1. The 2 year old classroom has a portable fan that is not mounted to the wall. The fan is on a table and in reach of children in care. 2. In the 2 and 3 year old classroom, there is a portable fan that is in reach of children in care. 3. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that the two portable fans are being used in the classroom and in reach of children in care.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number each parent who has custody and the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, and Child #6 did not have the work phone number for the parent who has custody. 2. Child #3, Child #4 and Child #6, did not have the emergency contact address for one of the two emergency contacts listed to their record. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that the work phone numbers, and the emergency contact addresses were missing from the children’s file.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that staff records shall be kept for each staff person to include documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. If a reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include: Evidence: 1. Four of the six staff records that were reviewed did not have two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there were no reference checks completed for the four staff records that were reviewed.”
8VAC20-780-430-L
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that infant walkers shall not be used. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, there was an infant walker that was being used for a child currently in care. 2. Staff #1, the Director, confirmed that the infant walker was being used for a child in care.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The carpet in the main hallway, where children routinely walk through, poses as a tripping hazard as the corners of the carpet are raised and not flat on the floor. 2. In the children’s restroom there is a protruding rusted screw to the bottom of the commode in reach of children that poses as an injury hazard to the children in care. 3. There is peeling paint to the front entrance and the children’s bathroom. 4. In the 4 year old classroom, there is a screw protruding out from the wall in reach of children that poses as a possible snagging or injury hazard to the children in care. 5. In the school age classroom, the wall paper is peeling off and there is chipped paint that is peeling. 6. The school age classroom lights are dim and dark as there are no windows. 7. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that the areas of concerns require maintenance and repair which pose a safety hazard to children.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that if diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: 1. Written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained; 2. These products shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. There was a diaper cream in the infant room that was not labeled. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that it was not labeled with the child’s name.”
Oct 5, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. The changing area in the children’s restroom did not have a foot-operated or hands free diaper disposable system. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that their diaper disposal system is broken.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the 4 year old classroom, the cleaning supplies are in an unlocked cabinet. 2. In the children’s bathroom, there are unlocked cleaning supplies in reach of children. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that the cleaning supplies are unlocked in both the children’s bathroom and 4 year old classroom.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-2
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that fans, when used, shall be out of reach of children. Evidence: 1. The 2 year old classroom has a portable fan that is not mounted to the wall. The fan is on a table and in reach of children in care. 2. In the 2 and 3 year old classroom, there is a portable fan that is in reach of children in care. 3. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that the two portable fans are being used in the classroom and in reach of children in care.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number each parent who has custody and the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, and Child #6 did not have the work phone number for the parent who has custody. 2. Child #3, Child #4 and Child #6, did not have the emergency contact address for one of the two emergency contacts listed to their record. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that the work phone numbers, and the emergency contact addresses were missing from the children’s file.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that staff records shall be kept for each staff person to include documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. If a reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include: Evidence: 1. Four of the six staff records that were reviewed did not have two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there were no reference checks completed for the four staff records that were reviewed.”
8VAC20-780-430-L
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that infant walkers shall not be used. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, there was an infant walker that was being used for a child currently in care. 2. Staff #1, the Director, confirmed that the infant walker was being used for a child in care.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The carpet in the main hallway, where children routinely walk through, poses as a tripping hazard as the corners of the carpet are raised and not flat on the floor. 2. In the children’s restroom there is a protruding rusted screw to the bottom of the commode in reach of children that poses as an injury hazard to the children in care. 3. There is peeling paint to the front entrance and the children’s bathroom. 4. In the 4 year old classroom, there is a screw protruding out from the wall in reach of children that poses as a possible snagging or injury hazard to the children in care. 5. In the school age classroom, the wall paper is peeling off and there is chipped paint that is peeling. 6. The school age classroom lights are dim and dark as there are no windows. 7. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that the areas of concerns require maintenance and repair which pose a safety hazard to children.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that if diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: 1. Written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained; 2. These products shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. There was a diaper cream in the infant room that was not labeled. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that it was not labeled with the child’s name.”
Jun 21, 2023Visit10 rules cited
8VAC20-780-440-E
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. During nap time in the 2 and 3 year old classroom, the four cots were side by side with no space between each individual cot. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cots in the 2 and 3 year old classroom were not 12 inches of space between occupied cots.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that cribs be identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 1. In the infant room with 4 children present, the 4 cribs did not have labels or names that identified each crib use by a specific child. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cribs were not labeled with the children’s names that identified for use by a specific child.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the main hallway of the center in front of the 1 year old classroom, where all the children pass and walk through to go to their classrooms, there is a water HVAC leak from the ceiling. There are containers catching the water from the ceiling and a wet towel beside the containers. There is water on the floor around the containers making it a significant tripping, slipping, and injury hazard to the children in care. 2. In the infant room there are physical plant violations for the following: a. Three of the four crib sheets are loose fitting making it a chocking hazard to the children in care. b. The power cord to the television that is mounted to the wall is in reach of children in care. Should the children pull on the power cord, it poses as an injury and tipping hazard. 3. In the 1 year old room there are physical plant violations for the following: a. There are several spots throughout the classroom that have peeling paint to the walls where the staples were removed. b. There is a power cord to the television that is on the floor and in reach of the children. This poses as an injury hazard to the children in care. c. The toy bin shelf stands unstable and not mounted to the floor or the wall. With it being unstable poses as a tipping and injury hazard to the children in care. d. The door knob handle to the classroom is broken with a sharp pointing edge left on the handle which is directly at the level of the children's heads. There is no knob to open the door. The handle is in reach of children in care and poses as a significant injury hazard to the children. 4. In the 4-5 year old classroom there are physical plant violations for the following: a. The baseboard to the floor is loose and unstable along one side of the wall. This poses as a possible injury hazard to the children in care. b. The carpet on the classroom has tape to reinforce the tear. The tape was tearing off making it a tripping hazard to the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the following staff records contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. All 5 staff records that were reviewed did not have two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there were no reference checks completed for the 5 staff records that were reviewed.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: 1. The changing pad located in the children’s bathroom has tears to the padding making it an absorbent surface for diapering or changing. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the tears to the changing pad to the children’s bathroom and staff were using the pad throughout the day for diapering children.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that central registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment was completed. Evidence: 1. All 5 staff records that were reviewed did not have the Virginia Central Registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there the Virginia Central Registry results were not completed by the end of the 30th day of employment.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that sworn statements were completed prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. All 5 staff records that were reviewed did not have a signed sworn statement completed prior to the first day of employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there were no sworn statements completed for the 5 staff members prior to the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: 1. Date and time of injury; 2. Name of injured child; 3. Type and circumstance of the injury; 4. Staff present and treatment; 5. Date and time when parents were notified; 6. Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; 7. Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and 8. Documentation on how parent was notified. Evidence: 1. There was a minor injury that occurred on May 30, 2023, however the injury report did not contain the required documentation including the date and time of the injury, documentation of date and time when the parents were notified, any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury, and staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there was not a signed copy of the incident report from May 30, 2023.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure cots used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. In the 1 year old classroom, there were two children asleep on their cots which both did not have a bottom cover to the cot. 2. In the 2 and 3 year old classroom all four children on their cots did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. 3. In the 3 year old classroom all six children on their cots did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. 4. Staff #1 confirmed that not all the children in care had linens that consist of a top cover and bottom cover for their cot.”
8VAC20-780-440-L
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that filled comforter blankets shall not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: 1. Of the 4 children in the infant room there were 3 infants with comforter filled blankets being used in their cribs. 2. Staff #1, the director, and the infant staff confirmed that they are using the comforter filled blankets with three of the four children that are under the age of two years old.”
Jun 21, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
8VAC20-780-440-E
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. During nap time in the 2 and 3 year old classroom, the four cots were side by side with no space between each individual cot. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cots in the 2 and 3 year old classroom were not 12 inches of space between occupied cots.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that cribs be identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 1. In the infant room with 4 children present, the 4 cribs did not have labels or names that identified each crib use by a specific child. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cribs were not labeled with the children’s names that identified for use by a specific child.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the main hallway of the center in front of the 1 year old classroom, where all the children pass and walk through to go to their classrooms, there is a water HVAC leak from the ceiling. There are containers catching the water from the ceiling and a wet towel beside the containers. There is water on the floor around the containers making it a significant tripping, slipping, and injury hazard to the children in care. 2. In the infant room there are physical plant violations for the following: a. Three of the four crib sheets are loose fitting making it a chocking hazard to the children in care. b. The power cord to the television that is mounted to the wall is in reach of children in care. Should the children pull on the power cord, it poses as an injury and tipping hazard. 3. In the 1 year old room there are physical plant violations for the following: a. There are several spots throughout the classroom that have peeling paint to the walls where the staples were removed. b. There is a power cord to the television that is on the floor and in reach of the children. This poses as an injury hazard to the children in care. c. The toy bin shelf stands unstable and not mounted to the floor or the wall. With it being unstable poses as a tipping and injury hazard to the children in care. d. The door knob handle to the classroom is broken with a sharp pointing edge left on the handle which is directly at the level of the children's heads. There is no knob to open the door. The handle is in reach of children in care and poses as a significant injury hazard to the children. 4. In the 4-5 year old classroom there are physical plant violations for the following: a. The baseboard to the floor is loose and unstable along one side of the wall. This poses as a possible injury hazard to the children in care. b. The carpet on the classroom has tape to reinforce the tear. The tape was tearing off making it a tripping hazard to the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the following staff records contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. All 5 staff records that were reviewed did not have two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there were no reference checks completed for the 5 staff records that were reviewed.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: 1. The changing pad located in the children’s bathroom has tears to the padding making it an absorbent surface for diapering or changing. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the tears to the changing pad to the children’s bathroom and staff were using the pad throughout the day for diapering children.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that central registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment was completed. Evidence: 1. All 5 staff records that were reviewed did not have the Virginia Central Registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there the Virginia Central Registry results were not completed by the end of the 30th day of employment.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that sworn statements were completed prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. All 5 staff records that were reviewed did not have a signed sworn statement completed prior to the first day of employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there were no sworn statements completed for the 5 staff members prior to the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: 1. Date and time of injury; 2. Name of injured child; 3. Type and circumstance of the injury; 4. Staff present and treatment; 5. Date and time when parents were notified; 6. Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; 7. Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and 8. Documentation on how parent was notified. Evidence: 1. There was a minor injury that occurred on May 30, 2023, however the injury report did not contain the required documentation including the date and time of the injury, documentation of date and time when the parents were notified, any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury, and staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there was not a signed copy of the incident report from May 30, 2023.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure cots used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. In the 1 year old classroom, there were two children asleep on their cots which both did not have a bottom cover to the cot. 2. In the 2 and 3 year old classroom all four children on their cots did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. 3. In the 3 year old classroom all six children on their cots did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. 4. Staff #1 confirmed that not all the children in care had linens that consist of a top cover and bottom cover for their cot.”
8VAC20-780-440-L
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that filled comforter blankets shall not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: 1. Of the 4 children in the infant room there were 3 infants with comforter filled blankets being used in their cribs. 2. Staff #1, the director, and the infant staff confirmed that they are using the comforter filled blankets with three of the four children that are under the age of two years old.”
Jun 21, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
8VAC20-780-440-E
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. During nap time in the 2 and 3 year old classroom, the four cots were side by side with no space between each individual cot. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cots in the 2 and 3 year old classroom were not 12 inches of space between occupied cots.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that cribs be identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 1. In the infant room with 4 children present, the 4 cribs did not have labels or names that identified each crib use by a specific child. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cribs were not labeled with the children’s names that identified for use by a specific child.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the main hallway of the center in front of the 1 year old classroom, where all the children pass and walk through to go to their classrooms, there is a water HVAC leak from the ceiling. There are containers catching the water from the ceiling and a wet towel beside the containers. There is water on the floor around the containers making it a significant tripping, slipping, and injury hazard to the children in care. 2. In the infant room there are physical plant violations for the following: a. Three of the four crib sheets are loose fitting making it a chocking hazard to the children in care. b. The power cord to the television that is mounted to the wall is in reach of children in care. Should the children pull on the power cord, it poses as an injury and tipping hazard. 3. In the 1 year old room there are physical plant violations for the following: a. There are several spots throughout the classroom that have peeling paint to the walls where the staples were removed. b. There is a power cord to the television that is on the floor and in reach of the children. This poses as an injury hazard to the children in care. c. The toy bin shelf stands unstable and not mounted to the floor or the wall. With it being unstable poses as a tipping and injury hazard to the children in care. d. The door knob handle to the classroom is broken with a sharp pointing edge left on the handle which is directly at the level of the children's heads. There is no knob to open the door. The handle is in reach of children in care and poses as a significant injury hazard to the children. 4. In the 4-5 year old classroom there are physical plant violations for the following: a. The baseboard to the floor is loose and unstable along one side of the wall. This poses as a possible injury hazard to the children in care. b. The carpet on the classroom has tape to reinforce the tear. The tape was tearing off making it a tripping hazard to the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the following staff records contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. All 5 staff records that were reviewed did not have two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there were no reference checks completed for the 5 staff records that were reviewed.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: 1. The changing pad located in the children’s bathroom has tears to the padding making it an absorbent surface for diapering or changing. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the tears to the changing pad to the children’s bathroom and staff were using the pad throughout the day for diapering children.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that central registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment was completed. Evidence: 1. All 5 staff records that were reviewed did not have the Virginia Central Registry results by the end of the 30th day of employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there the Virginia Central Registry results were not completed by the end of the 30th day of employment.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that sworn statements were completed prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. All 5 staff records that were reviewed did not have a signed sworn statement completed prior to the first day of employment. 2. Staff #1, the director, confirmed that there were no sworn statements completed for the 5 staff members prior to the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: 1. Date and time of injury; 2. Name of injured child; 3. Type and circumstance of the injury; 4. Staff present and treatment; 5. Date and time when parents were notified; 6. Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; 7. Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and 8. Documentation on how parent was notified. Evidence: 1. There was a minor injury that occurred on May 30, 2023, however the injury report did not contain the required documentation including the date and time of the injury, documentation of date and time when the parents were notified, any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury, and staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there was not a signed copy of the incident report from May 30, 2023.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure cots used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. In the 1 year old classroom, there were two children asleep on their cots which both did not have a bottom cover to the cot. 2. In the 2 and 3 year old classroom all four children on their cots did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. 3. In the 3 year old classroom all six children on their cots did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. 4. Staff #1 confirmed that not all the children in care had linens that consist of a top cover and bottom cover for their cot.”
8VAC20-780-440-L
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that filled comforter blankets shall not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: 1. Of the 4 children in the infant room there were 3 infants with comforter filled blankets being used in their cribs. 2. Staff #1, the director, and the infant staff confirmed that they are using the comforter filled blankets with three of the four children that are under the age of two years old.”
- Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center
Is BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 10 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 917-5089 to ask.
What is BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center's phone number?
(757) 917-5089.
Where is BuZy Zee's Early Childhood Center?
2709 Campostella Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324. The nearest other daycare we list is Gates of Heaven C.O.G.I.C., 0.3 miles away.