Daystar Children's Center

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening that is signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Staff #1, #2, and #3's TB screenings were not signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references were checked before employment and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #1 and Staff #4's records did not contain documentation of references. Staff #1 has been employed for over two months. Staff #4 has been employed for over one month. Staff #2 and Staff #3's records did not contain documentation that they possess the education, certification, and experience to be a program leader.”

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. Two medications belonging to Child #6 were observed on-site during the inspection. Authorizations for the medications expired 19 days ago.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“All applicants for employment are required to provide a sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment. Staff #1 did not have a sworn statement or affirmation on file at the time of inspection. Staff #1 has been employed for over two months.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #5's CPR training did not include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #5 has been employed for over 90 days.”

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. Authorization for a medication belonging to Child #4 expired over three months ago. The parent did not pick up the medication and the medication was not disposed of by the center.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center's written list of children's allergies shall be kept confidential. A written list of children's allergies was posted on the outside of a cabinet in Classroom #1.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The findings of the most recent inspection shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The center's most recent inspection was conducted on May 29, 2025. The findings from this inspection were not posted.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #5's CPR training did not include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #5 has been employed for over 90 days.”

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. Authorization for a medication belonging to Child #4 expired over three months ago. The parent did not pick up the medication and the medication was not disposed of by the center.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center's written list of children's allergies shall be kept confidential. A written list of children's allergies was posted on the outside of a cabinet in Classroom #1.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The findings of the most recent inspection shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The center's most recent inspection was conducted on May 29, 2025. The findings from this inspection were not posted.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1's TB screening was completed three months prior to the date of employment.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #2 has lived in another state in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or the sex offender registry prior to employment. Staff #2 has been employed for two months.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center. The center did not have documentation of orientation training for Staff #2.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1's TB screening was completed three months prior to the date of employment.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. Staff #2 has lived in another state in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or the sex offender registry prior to employment. Staff #2 has been employed for two months.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center. The center did not have documentation of orientation training for Staff #2.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2's TB screening is dated 4 months after they began employment and came into contact with children. Staff #3 does not have documentation of a TB screening on file. Staff #3 has been employed for over 4 months and has been in contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff #4's follow-up TB screening is overdue by 2 months. Staff #6's follow-up TB screening is overdue by 4 months. Staff #7's follow-up TB screening is overdue by 9 months.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center. The center did not have documentation of orientation training for Staff #2.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Areas of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were areas of chipped paint on walls in two classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. The toddlers classroom does not have a qualified program leader.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“All applicants for employment must submit to fingerprinting prior to employment. Staff #2's fingerprinting results were dated one month after the staff's first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2's TB screening is dated 4 months after they began employment and came into contact with children. Staff #3 does not have documentation of a TB screening on file. Staff #3 has been employed for over 4 months and has been in contact with children.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff #4's follow-up TB screening is overdue by 2 months. Staff #6's follow-up TB screening is overdue by 4 months. Staff #7's follow-up TB screening is overdue by 9 months.”

8VAC20-780-240-I

“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center. The center did not have documentation of orientation training for Staff #2.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Areas of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were areas of chipped paint on walls in two classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. The toddlers classroom does not have a qualified program leader.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“All applicants for employment must submit to fingerprinting prior to employment. Staff #2's fingerprinting results were dated one month after the staff's first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation, cosmetics were stored in areas accessible to children. Evidence: A perfume and lotion were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the threes classroom, accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation of playground, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 2 out of 2 playgrounds did not comply with minimum safety standards. There was less than one inch of mulch in multiple fall zones.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were multiple areas of chipped paint on walls in the Toddler, Twos, Threes and Fours classrooms. 2. There was chipped paint on two toy shelves in the Threes classroom. 3. The faucet on a play kitchen in the threes classroom was broken off, leaving a jagged edge. 4. The doors on a cabinet in the four year old classroom were falling off the hinges. 5. The concrete pavers leading to the Toddler playground were broken and unstable. 6. The wooden step leading in to the Toddler playground was broken and splintered.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Based on observation, cosmetics were stored in areas accessible to children. Evidence: A perfume and lotion were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the threes classroom, accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation of playground, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 2 out of 2 playgrounds did not comply with minimum safety standards. There was less than one inch of mulch in multiple fall zones.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were multiple areas of chipped paint on walls in the Toddler, Twos, Threes and Fours classrooms. 2. There was chipped paint on two toy shelves in the Threes classroom. 3. The faucet on a play kitchen in the threes classroom was broken off, leaving a jagged edge. 4. The doors on a cabinet in the four year old classroom were falling off the hinges. 5. The concrete pavers leading to the Toddler playground were broken and unstable. 6. The wooden step leading in to the Toddler playground was broken and splintered.”