E.L.F. Exploring, Learning, and Fun

8VAC20-780-410-1

“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling or shaking a child. On 7/29/2026, while directing child #1 (3 years old) to their rest mat, staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the upper arm/shoulder area, lifting them off the ground. When the child tried to pull away, they landed on the mat, hitting their head on the wall and biting their tongue. The impact resulted in visible cuts on child #1's tongue which was bleeding and required first aid”

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 7/29/2026, when child #1 (3 years old) would not go on their rest mat while children were transitioning to naptime, staff #1 grabbed and lifted child #1 (3 years old) off the ground by holding onto their upper arm/shoulder area to place them on their rest mat. This action was neither constructive in nature nor age and stage appropriate.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the first day of attendance. Child #2,4, and 7's record did not contain the first day of attendance.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“The center's procedures for administering medication shall methods to prevent use of outdated medication. A medication that expired for over 2 weeks was found in one classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-G

“If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. A spray bottle was found in a cabinet that did not indicate the content of the cleaning agent.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A hazardous substance was observed unlocked in a hall bathroom. The door was open to the hallway and the hazardous substance was visible. .”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation of one classroom, a hazardous substance was not kept in a locked place and was accessible to children. Evidence: A cleaning detergent was found in an unlocked cabinet within reach of children in the Infant Classroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the center, one area inside was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: A sharp piece of a broken staple was protruding from the wall within reach of the children in the 3 year old classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation of one classroom, a hazardous substance was not kept in a locked place and was accessible to children. Evidence: A cleaning detergent was found in an unlocked cabinet within reach of children in the Infant Classroom.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the center, one area inside was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: A sharp piece of a broken staple was protruding from the wall within reach of the children in the 3 year old classroom.”