Everbrook Academy

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

“The Center is required to ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. During inspection in the Infant 2 classroom, there were 2 teachers sitting with several infants who were playing on the floor on one side of a half wall that divides the room. On the other side of the half wall there were 2 sleeping infants (both aged 15 months) in cribs and there were no teachers present in that area. The infants were unable to be seen by any staff member in the classroom.”

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. Child B, who has been enrolled for more than five months, has emergency medication as well as an allergy care plan for a food allergy that was not listed on the center's allergy list that was dated 12/09/2025.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. In the hallway there were exposed protruding screws more than seven threads outside of each classroom.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child A, who has been enrolled for three months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The center shall ensure that 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. A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. 1.) In the two year old bathroom diapers were observed disposed of in a trashcan that did not have a lid. 2.) The changing table in the two year old bathroom designated for diapering had miscellaneous items such as a bulletin board and supplies on the surface preventing it from being utilized for its intended purpose.”

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. Peeling paint was observed under the window sill, the doorway to the playground, and on the back wall of the Pre-K classroom. Peeling paint was observed in the corridor of the center as well as the doorway to the playground.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 2/21/2025 child A (age 4 years) was left unsupervised in the Pre-K classroom for approximately four minutes.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all procedures for medication regarding outdated medication were followed. Evidence: The emergency medication on site for child A had an expiration date of June 2024.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation it was determined that no all areas of the facility were maintained in safe condition. Evidence: Peeling paint was observed in the Early Preschool 1 classroom on the bottom wall at entrance as well as in the Pre-K 1 classroom on the wall by the window at the back of the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews and video footage it was determined that staff did not always ensure the care, protection, and guidance, of children while in their care. Evidence: On 10/19/2023 at approximately 9:44 am the preschool one classroom was preparing to go outside. Staff A leads the students out of the classroom to the playground while Staff B follows at the end of the line. Approximately one minute later child A (Age 3) exits the bathroom of the classroom into the empty preschool classroom. The child reportedly looks around the classroom appearing confused. The child then sits at the block area and plays with some toys. The child then goes to the window to look at the other children on the playground. At approximately 10:16 am Staff C walks by the classroom and observes child A alone in the classroom. Staff C retrieves child A and returns them to their class on the playground.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews and video footage it was determined that staff did not always ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On 10/19/2023 at approximately 9:44 am the preschool one classroom was preparing to go outside. Staff A leads the students out of the classroom to the playground while Staff B follows at the end of the line. Approximately one minute later child A (Age 3) exits the bathroom of the classroom into the empty preschool classroom. At approximately 10:16 am Staff C walks by the classroom and observes child A alone in the classroom. Staff C retrieves child A and returns them to their class on the playground. It was reported that staff A and staff B did not conduct the required name to face attendance accountability before leaving the classroom and once they arrived outside.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews and video footage it was determined that staff did not always ensure the care, protection, and guidance, of children while in their care. Evidence: On 10/19/2023 at approximately 9:44 am the preschool one classroom was preparing to go outside. Staff A leads the students out of the classroom to the playground while Staff B follows at the end of the line. Approximately one minute later child A (Age 3) exits the bathroom of the classroom into the empty preschool classroom. The child reportedly looks around the classroom appearing confused. The child then sits at the block area and plays with some toys. The child then goes to the window to look at the other children on the playground. At approximately 10:16 am Staff C walks by the classroom and observes child A alone in the classroom. Staff C retrieves child A and returns them to their class on the playground.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on interviews and video footage it was determined that staff did not always ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On 10/19/2023 at approximately 9:44 am the preschool one classroom was preparing to go outside. Staff A leads the students out of the classroom to the playground while Staff B follows at the end of the line. Approximately one minute later child A (Age 3) exits the bathroom of the classroom into the empty preschool classroom. At approximately 10:16 am Staff C walks by the classroom and observes child A alone in the classroom. Staff C retrieves child A and returns them to their class on the playground. It was reported that staff A and staff B did not conduct the required name to face attendance accountability before leaving the classroom and once they arrived outside.”