Courthouse Christian Preschool

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for more than 12 months and was working alone with children at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official. The annual fire inspection was more than two months over due and had not been completed.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. In 2025 the center practiced only one shelter in place procedure.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. The temperature of the water in a sink in the boys restroom measured 124?F.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Repeat Violation The center shall maintain and keep at the center a sperate record for each child that includes all of the required information. The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided that determine compliance in the requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system and food service, if applicable. The annual report of environmental sanitation inspection was 3 months overdue.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of sanitizing solution was stored in an unlocked area under the sink in the boys bathroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the three year old room a tube of Aquafore that read "keep out of reach of children" was in an unlocked drawer.”

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 #1, enrolled for five months, was missing the following required components: Parent work phone number”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for more than 6 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from three states. Staff #3 employed for more than 6 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from two states, and a central registry check from one state.”

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 list in the art room was posted on a wall in plain sight.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that when food is brought from home it is clearly dated and label in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1.A Spider Man water bottle in the nap room did not contain a name identifying the owner. a. Staff #4 confirmed a name was not on the bottle.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. 1.A wooden bin on the playground showed signs of deterioration and breakage. a.The inspector observed 6 boards along the face of the bin that were splintering and splitting. b.The ends of the boards were jagged and posed a splinter and or scratch hazard for children. c. Staff #4 confirmed the boards needed to be replaced or the bin removed due to this breakage.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Based on a review of staff records it was determined the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. 1.The record for staff #2 did not contain documentation of two reference checks. a.Staff #4 confirmed the record contained one but not two reference checks.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. 1.The record for child #1 did not contain documentation that proof of the child’s identity and age had been viewed. 2.The record for child #2 did not include the phone numbers for the parent’s place of employment. 3.Staff #4 confirmed the required information for child #1 and child #2 was not in the record.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based upon review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director are regularly present. Evidence: The record provided for staff 8 indicates that staff 8 is a program leader. The record did not include documentation to demonstrate that staff 8 is program leader qualified. A review of the record with staff 1 revealed that staff 8 does not yet meet the qualifications to be a program leader. Staff 1 stated that staff 8 has been serving as the program leader three days per week in the Sandpiper classroom.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that they have obtained results of a criminal history record, a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. According to the record for staff 2, staff 2 has resided in Washington state within the previous 5 years. The facility did not obtain the results of a criminal history record from Washington. 2. According to an updated sworn disclosure statement completed during the inspection, staff 2 has resided in Texas within the previous five years. The facility has not obtained the results of a criminal history record or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry for staff 2 from Texas. 3. According to the record provided for staff 4, staff 4 resided in Maine within the previous five years. The facility has not obtained a criminal history record from Maine for staff 4.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based upon a review of records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The record provided for staff 8 who, according to staff 1 began working in the classroom in September 2023, did not include documentation that staff 8 completed orientation training. orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each staff record documents the date of hire. Evidence: 1. The record provided for staff 8 did not include the date of hire. 2. Staff 1 verified that the date of hire was not documented in the record of staff 8.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using safe locking methods that prevent access by the children. Evidence: 1. Children were observed in a dance class in the gymnasium. The door to the electrical closet adjoining the gym was unlocked with sanitizing solution in the closet. The laundry room also adjoining the gym was unlocked with laundry detergent and other cleaning products in the room. 2. Staff 1 observed that the closets were not locked while the children were in the gym.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that a menu of snacks being served was dated and posted. Evidence: 1. The menu posted outside the door to the Sandpipers classroom had only Monday's snack items indicated on the menu. @. Staff 1 acknowledged that the menu was not completed for the week.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based upon review of staff records and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that the tuberculosis screenings for new staff are obtained within 30 days prior to employ. Evidence: 1. The tuberculosis screening in the record provided for staff 3, employed on 8/1/2022, is dated 5/2/2022. 2. Staff 1 acknowledged that the tuberculosis screening on file for staff 3 was not obtained within 30 days prior to hire.”