Child Development Center at Wyndham

8VAC20-780-410-1

“The following acts are forbidden: physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment. On 4/30/2026 at approximately 5:30 pm, Staff #1 struck Child #1 (age 5 years) on the left cheek while the child was seated at a table in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 4/30/2026, Staff #1 struck Child #1, age 5 years, on the cheek. Witnesses stated that the child sustained a small red mark as a result of the incident.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. The record of Staff #1, employed for approximately 11 months did not contain a completed VDOE sponsored online orientation course certificate. Administration were unable to verify if Staff #1 had completed the course.”

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 immunization record for Child #7 was received one day after the start of attendance.”

8VAC20-780-70

“A record shall be kept for each staff member that contains the required information. Documentation of a current repeat tuberculosis screening was missing from the record of Staff #9. Administration acknowledged that the screening was completed but misplaced.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. In the infant classroom, Child #11 had a diaper cream that expired over one year ago. In the two year old classroom, Child #12 had a diaper cream that expired over two months ago, Child #13 had a diaper cream that expired over 5 months ago, and Child #14 had a diaper cream that expired one week ago.”

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

“COMPLAINT RELATED Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On or around October 15, 2025, Child #1 (age 2) was sitting at a table while pulling their shirt up and down. Staff #1 asked the child to wear the shirt correctly or it would be taken. When the child continued the behavior, Staff #1 removed their shirt for a period of less than 5 seconds. Staff #1 asked Child #1 if they were going to wear it the right way before helping their child back into their shirt.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“COMPLAINT RELATED The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The center's discipline policy states that employees are required to use positive forms of behavioral modification and discipline to stop unwanted behaviors and encourage desired behaviors. Employees are to be direct with children, proving clear descriptions of unwanted behaviors and then explain and model appropriate and desired behaviors. On or around 10/15/2025, Staff #1 did not follow the center's policy when they removed Child #1's shirt in response to the child's continued undesired behavior of lifting the garment up and down. Administration acknowledged that the actions were inappropriate and not in line with their policies, procedures, and training.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The lists in each classroom were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records must contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening that was completed prior to employment. Staff #3, employed for over one month, completed a TB screening. The center did not have documentation of the screening in the staff member's record.”

8VAC20-780-510-P

“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. The medication authorization for child #1 expired over two months ago and the medication was kept on site.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In three classrooms, bottles of sanitizing solution were observed in unlocked cabinets, out of reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“REPEAT VIOLATION A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #5's updated screening was 13 days overdue.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #8 completed the course over one month late.”

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 #8's central registry was requested over 2 weeks after the start of employment.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record of staff #4, who had been employed for approximately 53 days, did not contain a current sworn statement.”

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. The record of staff #4, who had been employed for approximately 53 days, did not have a central registry search requested.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #8, staff #9, and staff #10's required updated screenings were due approximately one month ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: A light switch cover in the bathroom in the Avenues, was cracked and missing a corner piece leaving a sharp edge and exposure to the interior of the light switch.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure when a child was placed in an infant seat, the protective belt was fastened securely. Evidence: On January 11, 2023, the licensing agents observed one infant sitting in infant seats at the feeding table. The infant did not have the protective belt fastened. Staff sitting at the feeding table with the infant acknowledged the belt was not fastened.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on a review of thirteen staff records and interview, the center did not ensure two staff member completed a national fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment and within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The national fingerprint check for Staff #10, employed 07/05/2022, was dated 07/12/202 exceeding the date of employment. 2. The national fingerprint check for staff #12, employed 06/14/2023, was dated 02/27/2023, exceeding 90 days prior to employment. 3. National fingerprint background checks are required to be obtained prior to employment and cannot precede the employment date by more than 90 days.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of thirteen staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the results of the central registry background report within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 04/10/2023, did not contained the results of a central registry report exceeding 30 days from employment. The director stated a follow-up to the status of the central registry was conducted however the original request was made on 05/03/2023 exceeding seven days from employment. 2. The record of staff #10, employed 07/05/2022, contained a central registry check dated 09/27/2022 exceeding 30 days from the date of employment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not obtain all required documentation for one staff record. Evidence: The record of staff #3, employed 08/31/2022, did not contain documentation of a second reference as to the character and reputation that was checked before employment. Two or more references are required to be check before employment.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the results of the central registry background report within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 08/30/2022, contained the results of a central registry background report dated 11/08/2022 exceeding 30 days from employment. Documentation showed the request for the central registry had been made on 09/06/2022. The director stated she did not have documentation of a follow up as to the status of the request after 30 days from employment when the results had not been received.”