Chester Child Development and Day Care Center

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age must always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On June 18, 2026, Staff #1 left Child #2 (age 5) unsupervised in a community bathroom during a field trip for approximately 3-4 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities and services are maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. The center’s policy for supervision of children states: ?Children may never be left unattended under any circumstance. Every child must always be within sight and hearing.? On June 18, 2026, Staff #1 left Child #2 (age 5) unsupervised in a community bathroom during a field trip for approximately 3-4 minutes. The center’s policy for positive child guidance states: ?This policy prohibits all forms of physical abuse, psychological abuse, and coercion, and outlines the steps to address disruptive or unsafe behavior using positive behavior support. Physical abuse includes but is not limited to: shaking, hitting, spanking, slapping, jerking, squeezing, kicking, biting, pinching, excessive tickling, pulling of the arms, hair or ears, requiring children to remain inactive for long periods of time.? On July 13, 2026, Staff #2 witnessed Staff #1 pull and grab Child #1 (age 5) by the arms roughly and aggressively.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“The following acts are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On July 13, 2026, Staff #2 witnessed Staff #1 pull and grab Child #1 (age 5) by the arms roughly and aggressively.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On June 18, 2026, Staff #1 left Child #2 (age 5) unsupervised in a community bathroom during a field trip for approximately 3-4 minutes. Staff #1 was unaware they left the child in the bathroom. On July 13, 2026, Staff #2 witnessed Staff #1 pull and grab Child #1 (age 5) by the arms roughly and aggressively. Child #1 reported to Staff #2 that their arm was hurting immediately after being grabbed by Staff #1.”

8VAC20-780-190-A

“Program directors are to meet one of four required qualifications. Staff #1 was identified as the program director since 6/3/2026 and did not have documentation of meeting the educational requirements of program director.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“**Repeat Violation** Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had one TB screening dated over four months prior to employment and one TB screening dated five days after employment.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age must always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On June 18, 2026, Staff #1 left Child #2 (age 5) unsupervised in a community bathroom during a field trip for approximately 3-4 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities and services are maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. The center’s policy for supervision of children states: ?Children may never be left unattended under any circumstance. Every child must always be within sight and hearing.? On June 18, 2026, Staff #1 left Child #2 (age 5) unsupervised in a community bathroom during a field trip for approximately 3-4 minutes. The center’s policy for positive child guidance states: ?This policy prohibits all forms of physical abuse, psychological abuse, and coercion, and outlines the steps to address disruptive or unsafe behavior using positive behavior support. Physical abuse includes but is not limited to: shaking, hitting, spanking, slapping, jerking, squeezing, kicking, biting, pinching, excessive tickling, pulling of the arms, hair or ears, requiring children to remain inactive for long periods of time.? On July 13, 2026, Staff #2 witnessed Staff #1 pull and grab Child #1 (age 5) by the arms roughly and aggressively.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“The following acts are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On July 13, 2026, Staff #2 witnessed Staff #1 pull and grab Child #1 (age 5) by the arms roughly and aggressively.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On June 18, 2026, Staff #1 left Child #2 (age 5) unsupervised in a community bathroom during a field trip for approximately 3-4 minutes. Staff #1 was unaware they left the child in the bathroom. On July 13, 2026, Staff #2 witnessed Staff #1 pull and grab Child #1 (age 5) by the arms roughly and aggressively. Child #1 reported to Staff #2 that their arm was hurting immediately after being grabbed by Staff #1.”

8VAC20-780-190-A

“Program directors are to meet one of four required qualifications. Staff #1 was identified as the program director since 6/3/2026 and did not have documentation of meeting the educational requirements of program director.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“**Repeat Violation** Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had one TB screening dated over four months prior to employment and one TB screening dated five days after employment.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for child #4, enrolled for 9 months, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #4, who had been enrolled for over 9 months.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“**Repeat Violation** Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #2, enrolled for over 9 months, was missing the following required components: the name, address, and phone number of one designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“**Repeat Violation** A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #6 and #7, who have been enrolled for over one year, have diagnosed food allergies and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #4, employed for over 5 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #2 and Staff #4 were alone with a group of 19 preschool age children and were not certified in first aid.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #2 and #4, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, were alone with a group of preschool children for the duration of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“**REPEAT VIOLATION** Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #5, enrolled for 2 years, was missing the following required components: the work phone number and place of employment for each parent.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“**REPEAT VIOLATION** The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 4 days after their first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #2 and Staff #4 were alone with a group of 19 preschool age children and were not certified in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #2 and Staff #4 were alone with a group of 19 preschool age children and were not certified in first aid.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #2 and #4, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, were alone with a group of preschool children for the duration of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“**REPEAT VIOLATION** Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #5, enrolled for 2 years, was missing the following required components: the work phone number and place of employment for each parent.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“**REPEAT VIOLATION** The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 4 days after their first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #2 and Staff #4 were alone with a group of 19 preschool age children and were not certified in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 3 days after their first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been enrolled for over three months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. Child #3, who has been enrolled for over 18 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. Child #5, who has been enrolled for over 2 years, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 3 days after their first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been enrolled for over three months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. Child #3, who has been enrolled for over 18 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. Child #5, who has been enrolled for over 2 years, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“Each child’s record shall contain a written agreement signed by the parent and the center with all required components by the first day of the child’s attendance. The record for child #5, enrolled for 13 months, did not contain a written agreement signed by the parent.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The screening for staff #1 was completed 11 months after hire. The screening for staff #4 was completed 15 days after hire.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #5, enrolled for 13 months, was missing the following required components: addresses of 2 designated people to call in an emergency.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. An emergency prescription medication was observed for child #5. The medication authorization was signed by the physician but was not signed by the child’s parent.”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“Each child’s record shall contain a written agreement signed by the parent and the center with all required components by the first day of the child’s attendance. The record for child #5, enrolled for 13 months, did not contain a written agreement signed by the parent.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The screening for staff #1 was completed 11 months after hire. The screening for staff #4 was completed 15 days after hire.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #5, enrolled for 13 months, was missing the following required components: addresses of 2 designated people to call in an emergency.”

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. An emergency prescription medication was observed for child #5. The medication authorization was signed by the physician but was not signed by the child’s parent.”