Chase City Head Start Center

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A ceiling tile in classroom #1 was warped and hanging down exposing insulation.”

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not practice lockdown procedures in 2025.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“The center must obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The annual fire inspection was overdue by 2 months.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“The center must obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting the requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service if applicable. The annual health inspection was overdue by 2 months.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The center practiced a shelter in place drill one time in 2025.”

22.1-289.036-A

“The center is required to obtain background checks every five years for all agents/board members. The fingerprints for agent #1 were not repeated every five years.”

8VAC20-780-200-A

“The center shall have a qualified program director on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Documentation was provided to evidence that the designated program director has programmatic and management experience to qualify for the position, but the center was not able to provide documentation of education in a child-related field upon request.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The bathroom used by children had a piece of molding approximately 1 foot in length broken and laying on the floor.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Evidence: Restroom #1 and restroom #2 located in the classroom did not contain soap, toilet paper, or paper towels. Several children were observed entering the restrooms for use.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on record review, observation, and interview, the center failed to maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current, dated, written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: The allergy list that was posted in the classroom was dated 2021-2022. There were no names listed on the allergy list. The record for child #1, date of enrollment 10/18/23, indicated a food sensitivity. The record for child #4, date of enrollment 08/22/23, indicated a food allergy. The record for child #6 indicated a food preference. Child #1, child #4, and child #6 were not listed on the allergy list posted in the classroom. Interview with staff # 1 confirmed that the allergy list was not current and did not list child #1, child #4, or child #6.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on records review, observation, and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for staff #2, date of employment 03/20/2023, did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #2 was observed working in the classroom with children. Administration confirmed that staff #2 did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that each child has a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #1, date of enrollment 9/12/23, and the record for child #4, date of enrollment 9/12/23, did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for child #4, date of enrollment, 09/12/23, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on records review, and interview, the center failed to practice a monthly evacuation drill. Evidence: Records review documented that the last evacuation drill was 05/17//22. When asked, the Director stated that an evacuation drill was not done in June or July. The program was closed during the month of August.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to document proof of viewing the child’s identity and age in two out of four records. Evidence: The record for child #3 (date of enrollment 09/12/2022) and the record for child #4 (date of enrollment 09/12/2022) did not contain documentation of proof of viewing the child’s identity and age.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that the center contains at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: When asked, the Director stated that she did not know that they were required to have a carbon monoxide detector.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child received immunizations as required before attendance at the center. Evidence: The record for child #1 (date of enrollment 09/12/22), and child #3 (date of enrollment 09/12/2022) did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to ensure that each child's record contained the required information. Evidence: The record of Child #1 did not contain documentation of a second person to call in an emergency.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain central registry search results every five years for all employees. Evidence: The record of staff #1 (hired on 12/01/08) did not contain documentation of a repeat central registry check. The last central registry in staff #1's file is dated 2/28/17.”