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

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Child 1, age two-years, was not within sight and sound supervision of staff for an undetermined amount of time when the child walked out of the fenced outdoor play area on 04/01/2026.”

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

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. Child 1 was found by a member of the public walking on the sidewalk area outside of the facility at approximately 4:00 pm on 04/01/2026. The child was without any adult supervision. Staff 1 indicated that she did not see the child leave the outdoor play area.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's food sensitivities. This list shall be dated. The allergy list for the facility was not dated and did not include a food sensitivity for child 1.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Children's records shall contain all of the required elements: There was no written care plan for child 1 who has a diagnosed food allergy.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff 1 has not completed the Virginia Department of Education orientation course.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Repeat Violation The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include all of the required elements. 7 of 7 injury reports reviewed lacked documentation of any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”

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 screening. The TB screening for staff 1 was not updated every two years. The most recent screening was completed more than two years from the date of the original screening.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection documents for the most recent inspection, conducted on 05/13/2025 and 05/19/2025 were not posted.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include all required elements. 1. Staff 1 confirmed that an injury report was not written for an injury sustained by child 1 on 03/26/2025. The parent of child 1 was notified of the injury by way of a text message. 2. The injury report for an injury sustained by child 1 on 04/02/2025 was written on 04/03/2025 and lacked several required elements. 3. Two injury reports for children in care, for prior injuries, lacked several of the required elements.”

8VAC20-780-80-A Complaint related: No

“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. Attendance records were not available for 4/2/2025. Administrative staff stated that attendance records were not saved.”

8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: No

“The center shall inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. The center did not report to the department's representative an injury that occurred on 4/2/2025 while child 1, age 3 years, was in care. This injury required outside medical attention.”

8VAC20-780-180-B Complaint related: No

“Staff who work directly with children shall be capable of communicating with emergency personnel. The staff present on the afternoon of 04/02/2025 stated they did not feel they had sufficient English language skills to communicate with emergency responders.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. 1. Child 1 sustained a serious injury on 04/02/2025 at approximately 3:20 pm when her fingers were caught underneath a classroom door. Two of child 1's fingers were red and swollen and required first aid treatment from staff 2. Staff 2 and staff 3 stated the child was crying and indicated that her finger hurt. 2. Staff 2, staff 3 and staff 4 stated they did not contact the parent of child 1 because they lacked access to the parent contact information. 3. When the parent picked up child 1 at approximately 6:00 pm the child was crying, stated her finger hurt and "passed out in the car" according to the parent of child 1. 4. Child 1's finger was swollen, bruised and required medical attention.”

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

“During the center's hours of operation, one adult on the premises shall be in charge of the administration of the center. The staff present on the afternoon of 04/02/2025 stated the program director was not present and they were not in charge of the administration of the center during this time. The staff present stated they were to contact the program director if they needed anything or if something happened.”

8VAC20-780-550-N Complaint related: Yes

“The center or other appropriate official shall notify the parent immediately if a child requires emergency medical treatment or sustains a serious injury. The parent of child 1, age 3 years, was not notified immediately of a serious injury that occurred at approximately 3:20 pm on 4/2/2025. Staff stated they had no access to parent contact information for child 1. Staff notified the parent of the injury when the parent picked up child 1 at approximately 6:00 pm on 4/2/2025. The child was taken for emergency medication attention and diagnosed with a broken finger and cracked bone of a second finger.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have, within 90 days of October 13, 2021: Current certification in CPR and First Aid. Staff 3, who was alone with a group of children, does not have CPR and First Aid certification.”

22.1-289.035-A

“All applicants employees and applicants shall undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B every five years thereafter. The central registry check for staff 1 and staff 2 have not been updated every five years. Both expired 8 days ago.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once between each child's fourth and sixth birthdays. The immunization record for child 1, who is under the age of two years, has not been updated once every six months.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. A fire drill was not implemented in October 2024.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that bottles shall be shall be dated. Evidence: 1. A bottle for child 2 was not dated. Child 2 was observed drinking from this bottle during the inspection. 2, Administrative staff 3 verified that the bottle contained breast milk and was not dated to indicate that it had been brought into the facility on the date of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-1

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that for each infant, the center shall post a daily record which can be easily accessed by both the parent and the staff working with the child. Evidence: 1. The infant log, which is posted on the wall in the infant/toddler classroom, had not been completed for any of the infants in care during the inspection- which lasted from 10:00 am - 1:25 pm. 2. Administrative staff 3 stated that the process, at this time, was to notify each parent by text message the times of naps, feedings and diaper changes however, these text messages are not available to the staff working with the children in this classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 and staff 2, who were caring for 7 children in the infant & toddler classroom, lacked all required documents to confirm that they meet the requirements for program leader. a. Both staff lacked written verification of completion of high school or equivalent. b. Written information in staff files indicated that both staff were program leaders. 2. Administrative staff 3 confirmed that educational credentials were not on file for staff 1 and staff 2.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The covering around the water heater is torn and coming apart is several areas allowing access to the insulation surrounding the water heater. a. The water heater is accessible to children as children must pass through the back mudroom area when entering and exiting the outdoor play area. 2. The handle to the outdoor cottage playhouse has broken off resulting in a protrusion hazard. 3. Two bolts, measuring approximately 14 threads, are protruding from the fence post beside the cottage play house. These bolts are a protrusion hazard.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff complete The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 4, hire date 05/05/2023, lacks written documentation of completion of Virginia Preservice training. 2. Administrative staff 3 confirmed that staff 4 has not completed this required training.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure 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. Evidence: 1. Child 1 was not signed in on the facility attendance sheet when the inspector arrived at 10:00am. 2. Child 1 was identified as a child in care in the preschool classroom and administrative staff 3 confirmed that this child had not been signed in at arrival as required.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 12/09/2023 lacked documentation of a TB screening. 2. Staff 2, hire date 02/06/2024, lacked documentation of a TB screening. 3. Administrative staff 3 confirmed that a TB screening was not on file for these two staff who were caring for children during the inspection.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the findings from the most recent inspection were posted. Evidence: 1. The findings from the most recent inspection, which was a renewal inspection completed on 06/13/2023, was not posted. 2. Administrative staff 3 confirmed that the inspection documents from the 06/13/2023 renewal inspection was not posted on the premises as required.”

8VAC20-780-500-C

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that toilet chairs shall be emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Urine was observed inside of one toilet chair placed in the bathroom outside of the infant/toddler classroom at approximately 10:46 am.”

8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: No

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. *16 months up to 24 months = 1:5 *2 year olds = 1:8 3 year olds up to school age eligible = 1:10 Evidence: 1. One staff ( staff 1) was observed alone with a group of 12 children ages 22 months, 2 years, 3 years and 4 years when the inspector arrived at 10:00am. a. Three staff were needed as the youngest child in the group was under the age of 24 months. 2. Staff 2 stated that staff 1 was alone with this group of children and that no additional staff were present to assist staff 1. 3. An additional staff person ( staff 3) arrived at approximately 10:15 am to assist staff 1.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that bottles shall be shall be dated. Evidence: 1. A bottle for child 2 was not dated. Child 2 was observed drinking from this bottle during the inspection. 2, Administrative staff 3 verified that the bottle contained breast milk and was not dated to indicate that it had been brought into the facility on the date of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-1

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that for each infant, the center shall post a daily record which can be easily accessed by both the parent and the staff working with the child. Evidence: 1. The infant log, which is posted on the wall in the infant/toddler classroom, had not been completed for any of the infants in care during the inspection- which lasted from 10:00 am - 1:25 pm. 2. Administrative staff 3 stated that the process, at this time, was to notify each parent by text message the times of naps, feedings and diaper changes however, these text messages are not available to the staff working with the children in this classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 and staff 2, who were caring for 7 children in the infant & toddler classroom, lacked all required documents to confirm that they meet the requirements for program leader. a. Both staff lacked written verification of completion of high school or equivalent. b. Written information in staff files indicated that both staff were program leaders. 2. Administrative staff 3 confirmed that educational credentials were not on file for staff 1 and staff 2.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The covering around the water heater is torn and coming apart is several areas allowing access to the insulation surrounding the water heater. a. The water heater is accessible to children as children must pass through the back mudroom area when entering and exiting the outdoor play area. 2. The handle to the outdoor cottage playhouse has broken off resulting in a protrusion hazard. 3. Two bolts, measuring approximately 14 threads, are protruding from the fence post beside the cottage play house. These bolts are a protrusion hazard.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff complete The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 4, hire date 05/05/2023, lacks written documentation of completion of Virginia Preservice training. 2. Administrative staff 3 confirmed that staff 4 has not completed this required training.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure 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. Evidence: 1. Child 1 was not signed in on the facility attendance sheet when the inspector arrived at 10:00am. 2. Child 1 was identified as a child in care in the preschool classroom and administrative staff 3 confirmed that this child had not been signed in at arrival as required.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 12/09/2023 lacked documentation of a TB screening. 2. Staff 2, hire date 02/06/2024, lacked documentation of a TB screening. 3. Administrative staff 3 confirmed that a TB screening was not on file for these two staff who were caring for children during the inspection.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the findings from the most recent inspection were posted. Evidence: 1. The findings from the most recent inspection, which was a renewal inspection completed on 06/13/2023, was not posted. 2. Administrative staff 3 confirmed that the inspection documents from the 06/13/2023 renewal inspection was not posted on the premises as required.”

8VAC20-780-500-C

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that toilet chairs shall be emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Urine was observed inside of one toilet chair placed in the bathroom outside of the infant/toddler classroom at approximately 10:46 am.”

8VAC20-780-350-C Complaint related: No

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. *16 months up to 24 months = 1:5 *2 year olds = 1:8 3 year olds up to school age eligible = 1:10 Evidence: 1. One staff ( staff 1) was observed alone with a group of 12 children ages 22 months, 2 years, 3 years and 4 years when the inspector arrived at 10:00am. a. Three staff were needed as the youngest child in the group was under the age of 24 months. 2. Staff 2 stated that staff 1 was alone with this group of children and that no additional staff were present to assist staff 1. 3. An additional staff person ( staff 3) arrived at approximately 10:15 am to assist staff 1.”

8VAC20-780-340-C

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that during the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. The volunteer or other employee shall have received instruction in how to contact appropriate authorities if there is an emergency. Evidence: 1. Inspector arrived at 1pm with one staff member and 15 children in care. The youngest child was under the age of 1 years old. There were no other staff members present in the center. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that they were the only staff member with 15 children as the other staff went on their break. It took 17 minutes until the second staff member arrived at the center. 3. Staff #1, owner, confirmed that there was one staff member with 15 children at the center. 4. In reviewing records, Staff #2 does not meet the qualifications of a programs leader or program director and was the caretaker for 15 children. .”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. Inspector arrived at 1pm with one teacher assistant and 15 children in care. The youngest child was under the age of 1 years old. There were no other staff members present in the center that met the qualifications of a program leader or program director. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that they were the only staff member with 15 children as the other program leader and program director went on their breaks. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that there was one teacher assistant member with 15 children at the center. 4. In reviewing records, Staff #2 does not meet the qualifications of a programs leader or program director.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child have a physical examination before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 04/17/2023) has no physical examination in their record. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 does not have documentation of the child’s physical.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 did not have a documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in their record. 2. Staff #1 confirmed there was no documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in their record.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that the ratio for birth up to 16 months is 1:4 (staff:children). Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was the only staff member present with 15 children with the youngest child being under the age of 1 year old. The ratio requirements are one staff to four children. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #2 was present with 15 children with the youngest child being under the age of 1 year old. The ratio requirements are one staff to four children.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain when applicable, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 04/17/2023) does not have the father’s work phone number listed. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 02/07/2023) does not have both parent’s work phone numbers listed to their record. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that the work phone numbers for Child #1 and Child #2 are not in their records.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that there was documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (date of hire: 06/12/2023) did not contain the documentation of two required reference checks before employment. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the reference checks for Staff #2 were not completed within the appropriate timeframe.”