Frances Barton Meekins Preschool

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The last health inspection was conducted over 2 years ago.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall include their name, address, verification of age requirement, job title, and date of employment. The records for 5 out of 5 staff records did not include verification of age.”

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 allergy list was posted on the parent board inside the center in plain sight.”

8VAC20-780-50-A

“Staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. The supplemental page from the most recent inspection on 12/10/2025 containing confidential information was posted on the parent bulletin board.”

8VAC20-780-245-I

“Training on the center's emergency preparedness plan shall be completed annually and each time the plan is updated. The last review of the emergency preparedness plan was overdue by over 2 months.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #5 was due over 7 months ago and the updated screening has not yet been completed.”

22.1-289.035-A

“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent criminal history check for staff #1 was overdue by over three months.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Two lunch containers on the playground were not labeled or dated.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Three lunchboxes on the playground did not have labels or dates.”

8VAC20-780-240-E

“Based on record review, 1 of 3 staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff began employment on 1/5/2024. 2. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) orientation training.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a fingerprint-based criminal history record check every five years for 1 of 4 staff reviewed. Evidence: 1. The fingerprint based criminal history record check results in the record for Staff #3 were dated 09/11/2023. The preceding fingerprint check results in the record were dated 05/15/2018, more than 5 years prior to the date of the most recent results.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review, 1 of 4 written records of injuries did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. An injury report dated 09/27/2023 did not contain future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the center, two areas were not maintained in a safe manner Evidence: The wooden pallets located on the younger playground were splintered and had areas of cracked wood creating a hazard for children. A temporary slide was propped up on the top of sandbags and not secured or anchored to prevent the slide from shifting or falling while being used by children.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on review of medications, the center failed to follow their own medication policy. Evidence: 1. A medication authorization was not on file for an antihistamine for Child #1. 2. A medication authorization was not on file for an emergency medication and an antihistamine for Child #2.”

8VAC20-780-330-E

“Based on observation and staff statement, one sandbox area was not covered. Evidence: 1. The area of sand located at the base of the tree is used by children to play in. 2, Staff stated that this area of sand is not covered when not in use.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of staff records, one background check was not obtained. Evidence: Staff #1's Central Registry search was dated December 2016. A Central Registry search is required every five years for all staff.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of staff records, a Sworn Statement was not obtained for one staff. Evidence: Staff #1's last Sworn Statement was dated January 2017. A Sworn Statement was not obtained every five years as required.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation of the playground, resilient surfacing does not comply with minimum safety standards. 1. The areas below and around the swings and slides does not have a minimum of 6 inches of resilient surfacing. 2. The resilient surfacing at the base of the slide had one barrier in the fall zone. There was a moveable part that was considered a hazardous obstacle within the trajectory of the fall zone.”