Craig County Child Care Center

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the playground there was a two-foot-long tree root sticking out of the ground. This is a tripping hazard for children.”

22.1-289.035-A

“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was obtained six months after the required renewal date. The most recent national criminal background check for staff #3 was obtained six months after the required renewal date.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. There was no written parent/guardian or physician authorization to administer prescription medications to child #6.”

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 #3, who had been enrolled for two years.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the playground there was a two-foot-long tree root sticking out of the ground. This is a tripping hazard for children.”

22.1-289.035-A

“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was obtained six months after the required renewal date. The most recent national criminal background check for staff #3 was obtained six months after the required renewal date.”

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Prescription medication may be administered if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. There was no written parent/guardian or physician authorization to administer prescription medications to child #6.”

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 #3, who had been enrolled for two years.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #5, who has been actively working at the center for the past 3 days, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the two’s A and preschool class the cabinet doors lock was broken. This is where cleaning supplies were housed and one for teachers personal items. In the preschool classroom there was a teacher chair in the class where the seat was ripped open and the foam was exposed. Children were observed in this area.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #5, who has been actively working at the center for the past 3 days, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the two’s A and preschool class the cabinet doors lock was broken. This is where cleaning supplies were housed and one for teachers personal items. In the preschool classroom there was a teacher chair in the class where the seat was ripped open and the foam was exposed. Children were observed in this area.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Centers shall be in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures required by these standards. The center’s playground safety policy states ?do not congregate with other teachers; choose a location with an overall view of the playground; ensure all gates have childproof locks?. On 3/14/2025, four staff were sitting in one central area together on the playground. The childproof lock on the gate was not locked. Child 1 (22 months) left the playground unnoticed by staff. The center also has a policy that states ?no child is ever to be left alone or unsupervised; teachers should be aware of children in their care at all times?. Child 1 (22 months) exited the playground area and was alone and unsupervised for approximately 9 minutes. Staff was not aware of this child being missing from their care.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 3/14/2025, Child 1 (22 months) was unsupervised, left the playground area, and walked into the surrounding neighborhood and streets. Staff did not have sight and sound supervision of Child 1 for approximately 9 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 3/14/25, Child 1 (22 months old) opened two gates that were closed, leaving the back playground area unsupervised. Child 1 wandered into the side street, then crossed the street, and entered a vacant building that was under construction. Child 1 exited the building and wandered into the middle of the main street (speed limit 35 mph) where multiple cars and a semi-truck were traveling. The child was found by a law enforcement officer and then returned to the center. Staff 5 and Staff 6 were supervising Child 1 and did not know that the child was missing. Additionally, two staff on the same playground area who were supervising another group of children did not know Child 1 had left the playground. The child had been unsupervised for approximately 9 minutes.”

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. There was no documentation of requesting a child abuse and neglect check from a state for Staff 5 who has been employed for more than 2 months.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. On 11/14/2024: there were 4 children present in the Toddler A class and there were 6 children marked present on the attendance record; there was not an attendance record for the Infant A or Infant B classes that documented the arrival and departure of each child; and there were 13 children marked present for before school care, however, the children had departed for school and where no longer in care.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement, a criminal record check, and a central registry search by the end of the 30th day for all board officer/agents. Agent 2, who has been in office for multiple years, did not have a completed sworn statement Agent 4, who has been in office for multiple years, did not have a completed central registry search.”

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. There was no documentation of requesting a child abuse and neglect check from a state for Staff 5 who has been employed for more than 2 months.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. On 11/14/2024: there were 4 children present in the Toddler A class and there were 6 children marked present on the attendance record; there was not an attendance record for the Infant A or Infant B classes that documented the arrival and departure of each child; and there were 13 children marked present for before school care, however, the children had departed for school and where no longer in care.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement, a criminal record check, and a central registry search by the end of the 30th day for all board officer/agents. Agent 2, who has been in office for multiple years, did not have a completed sworn statement Agent 4, who has been in office for multiple years, did not have a completed central registry search.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: 1.Child 3, which was enrolled on 8/01/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 5/13/2024.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child 3 with an enrollment date of 8/1/2023 had immunizations on record with a date of 4/29/2023.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: In the two’s classroom a diaper change was observed. There was no cleaning or sanitizing of the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: Children were observed eating lunch. After the children finished there was no handwashing or wipes given to wipe hands.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member has a documented TB test or screening every two years. Evidence: Staff #3 had a TB screening dated 04/28/2022.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: 1.Child 3, which was enrolled on 8/01/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 5/13/2024.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child 3 with an enrollment date of 8/1/2023 had immunizations on record with a date of 4/29/2023.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: In the two’s classroom a diaper change was observed. There was no cleaning or sanitizing of the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: Children were observed eating lunch. After the children finished there was no handwashing or wipes given to wipe hands.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member has a documented TB test or screening every two years. Evidence: Staff #3 had a TB screening dated 04/28/2022.”