Children's Harbor - Suffolk

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Each restroom area provided for children shall have toilets that are flushable and be equipped with soap and toilet paper within reach of children. 1. In Classroom D's bathroom, there was a toilet used by children that was not flushable. 2. In Classroom E, near the toileting area was not equipped with soap. 3. The bathroom in Classroom C was not equipped with toilet paper within reach of children at the second toilet.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Repeat Violation Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. In Classroom A, there were three cribs designated for children in care that were not labeled with specific names.”

8VAC20-780-440-F

“Cushioning in cribs must be sanitized on all sides weekly or before use by another child. In Classroom A, there was one crib mattress that was torn and no longer able to be sanitized.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Repeat Violation The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned or sanitized before or after two diaper changes in Classroom B.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name. There were 3 medications for children enrolled that were not labeled with their name.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4

“Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. Children in Classroom B were served meatballs that were not cut to size to prevent a choking hazard.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Within the first 90 days of employment or subsidy vendor approval all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2, who is currently working, completed required training more than 2 months after hire date.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of hire; current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2, who is currently working has not completed the training and it is overdue by 2 months.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. 1. On Playground #1 and Playground #2, there were areas of rust on the metal bars and bolts on the composite playground pieces. 2. On Playground #1, the slide was cracked and broken in the center of the slide. 3. On Playground #2, the poured-in place surfacing has multiple areas of separation as well as a four foot section that is completely separated causing a tripping hazard. 4. In Classroom D, there were areas of peeling paint/drywall, rust on the barrier in the bathroom and approximately 25 staples on the walls that could snag skin. 5. In Classroom E, there was rust on the vent in the bathroom and areas of peeling paint/drywall.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticide and other substances labeled "Keep out of reach of children" shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The following items were located in unlocked cabinets in the following rooms: 1. Two bottles of Bleach/water solution and one can of disinfectant in Classroom A. 2. Two bottles of Bleach/water solution, one Insecticide can and one bottle of sanitizer in Classroom B. 3. Two cans of spray paint in Classroom F.”

8VAC20-780-270-C Complaint related: Yes

“The inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68?F. On 12-17-2025 the temperature was taken in multiple locations to include a multipurpose area and 5 classrooms, and it measured between 60 and 67 degrees. The age range of children in the classrooms was infants to age 3. Children and staff were observed wearing coats, scarves and hats.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Repeat Violation 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. The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. 1.In rooms A and B there were not a trashcans/disposal system that had a lid as required for soiled disposable diapers. Soiled diapers were observed in a trash can that did not have lid as required. 2. Diapering was observed in Room A, and the Staff #7 did not wash the diaper pad after changing the diaper. Soap and water were not available for washing the diaper pad.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. Child #8 has a dietary restriction and is served alternate milk and it was not listed.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. 1.On the Preschool playground there were areas of rust on the metal bars on the playground composite piece. 2.On the schoolage playground the poured in-place surfacing was coming apart from the concrete sidewalk, there were areas of the broken poured in-place surfacing that were filled in with concrete and the concrete was broken/ cracked and areas of raised surfing /warping and cracked surfacing. 3. In room E, the lid on the water tank on a children’s toilet was not secure on the top of the tank. 4.In room D, near a children’s toilet there is a section of floor covering, approximately 2 feet long that is cracked, broken and has sharp edges.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. In room A diapering was observed and the Staff #7 did not wash Child #7?s hands after diapering”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Repeat Violation 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. The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. 1.In rooms A and B there were not a trashcans/disposal system that had a lid as required for soiled disposable diapers. Soiled diapers were observed in a trash can that did not have lid as required. 2. Diapering was observed in Room A, and the Staff #7 did not wash the diaper pad after changing the diaper. Soap and water were not available for washing the diaper pad.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. Child #8 has a dietary restriction and is served alternate milk and it was not listed.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. 1.On the Preschool playground there were areas of rust on the metal bars on the playground composite piece. 2.On the schoolage playground the poured in-place surfacing was coming apart from the concrete sidewalk, there were areas of the broken poured in-place surfacing that were filled in with concrete and the concrete was broken/ cracked and areas of raised surfing /warping and cracked surfacing. 3. In room E, the lid on the water tank on a children’s toilet was not secure on the top of the tank. 4.In room D, near a children’s toilet there is a section of floor covering, approximately 2 feet long that is cracked, broken and has sharp edges.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. In room A diapering was observed and the Staff #7 did not wash Child #7?s hands after diapering”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“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 July 18, 20025, two children, age 4 (Child #1 and Child #2) in Classroom A were observed pushing each other back and forth 3 times and then on the fourth push Child #1 fell backwards into a piece of children’s furniture. Staff #1 did not intervene, and Child #1 was observed crying.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“The vendor shall ensure staff completed who work directly with children shall have completed the departments annual health and safety update course. Staff #2?s most recent course was dated 2-21-2024.”

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. 1.The records for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include employment phone number for one parent and the required annual record update, both records were overdue an update by approximately 16 months. 2. The records for Child #4 and #7 did not include an employment phone number and location for one parent. 3. The record for Child #2 did not include the previous school (childcare) attended”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Sanitizing sprays and disinfect wipes were stored on a lower shelf in the unlocked office. An enrolled child was observed playing in the office and the hazardous substances were within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Repeat Violation Cribs, cots and rest mats shall be identified for use by a specific child. Child #8 was observed sleeping in a crib labeled for another child.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“The center shall practice shelter in place procedures a minimum of twice per year. There was documentation of only one shelter in place drills conducted in 2024.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Repeat Violation The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was not documentation of drills conducted in January, February and March 2025.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation All required documentation shall be maintained for staff records. Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not have documentation kept at the center regarding any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“The center is required to update at least annually the injury prevention procedures based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The most recent injury plan available for review was dated 2021.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“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 # 5, has been working for approximately 4 months and did not have documentation of the required TB screening.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. On the ?Older? children’s playground there were areas of rust, chipping and peeling paint on the metal playground piece. The poured in-place surfacing was coming apart from the concrete sidewalk, there were areas of the broken poured in-place surfacing that were filled in with concrete and the concrete was broken/ cracked and areas of raised surfing /warping and cracked surfacing. These areas pose a hazard.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #7 obtained 8 out of the 16 required hours.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. Six injury reports were reviewed, and they did not include the date and time when parents were notified; future action to prevent recurrence of the injury and documentation on how parents were notified.”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“Repeat Violation A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreements listed below shall be signed by the parent(s). 1. An authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent states in writing an objection to the provision of such care on religious or other grounds. 2. A statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center. 3. A statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately. Child #1 (attending for more than 2 ? years) and Child #6 (attending for more than 3 years) did not have agreements 1, 2 and 3 signed in their record, Child #3 (attending for more than 2 years) did not have agreement 2 and 3 signed in their record and Child #5 (attending for more than 2 years) did not have agreement 2 signed in their record.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“The vendor shall ensure staff completed who work directly with children shall have completed the departments annual health and safety update course. Staff #2?s most recent course was dated 2-21-2024.”

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. 1.The records for Child #3 and Child #5 did not include employment phone number for one parent and the required annual record update, both records were overdue an update by approximately 16 months. 2. The records for Child #4 and #7 did not include an employment phone number and location for one parent. 3. The record for Child #2 did not include the previous school (childcare) attended”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Sanitizing sprays and disinfect wipes were stored on a lower shelf in the unlocked office. An enrolled child was observed playing in the office and the hazardous substances were within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Repeat Violation Cribs, cots and rest mats shall be identified for use by a specific child. Child #8 was observed sleeping in a crib labeled for another child.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“The center shall practice shelter in place procedures a minimum of twice per year. There was documentation of only one shelter in place drills conducted in 2024.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Repeat Violation The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was not documentation of drills conducted in January, February and March 2025.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation All required documentation shall be maintained for staff records. Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not have documentation kept at the center regarding any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”

8VAC20-780-40-J

“The center is required to update at least annually the injury prevention procedures based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. The most recent injury plan available for review was dated 2021.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“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 # 5, has been working for approximately 4 months and did not have documentation of the required TB screening.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. On the ?Older? children’s playground there were areas of rust, chipping and peeling paint on the metal playground piece. The poured in-place surfacing was coming apart from the concrete sidewalk, there were areas of the broken poured in-place surfacing that were filled in with concrete and the concrete was broken/ cracked and areas of raised surfing /warping and cracked surfacing. These areas pose a hazard.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #7 obtained 8 out of the 16 required hours.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. Six injury reports were reviewed, and they did not include the date and time when parents were notified; future action to prevent recurrence of the injury and documentation on how parents were notified.”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“Repeat Violation A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreements listed below shall be signed by the parent(s). 1. An authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent states in writing an objection to the provision of such care on religious or other grounds. 2. A statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center. 3. A statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately. Child #1 (attending for more than 2 ? years) and Child #6 (attending for more than 3 years) did not have agreements 1, 2 and 3 signed in their record, Child #3 (attending for more than 2 years) did not have agreement 2 and 3 signed in their record and Child #5 (attending for more than 2 years) did not have agreement 2 signed in their record.”

8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: No

“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. When cloth diapers are used, a separate leakproof storage system shall be used for each individual child 1.In rooms #1, #2 and #3 there was not a trashcans/disposal system that had a lid as required for soiled disposable diapers. 2. In room #3 there was not a separate storage system for the cloth diapers that met the requirements of aplastic-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.”

8VAC20-780-340-D Complaint related: No

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1, who does not meet lead teacher qualifications, was the designated teacher working with a group of infants on December 18, 2024 and on December 31, 2024.”