Great Bridge Child Care

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: 1. The enrollment record for child 1 lacked of the work phone number for each parent's place of employment. The record for child 2 lacked documentation of one parent's place of employment. 2. The enrollment record for child 3, 4 and 5 lacked written documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the record as required by 8VAC20-780-420 E3. All of these records were last updated and reviewed by the parent more than 12 months ago.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall contain all required elements. The record for staff 1 lacked written documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall contain all required elements. There was not sufficient documentation in the record of staff 1 to demonstrate how she met program leader qualifications. Staff 1 was observed functioning as a program leader during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-350-C

“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. There were 2 staff with a total of 12 children in a classroom with a mixed age group of toddler and two-year old children. 3 staff were needed as the youngest child in the group was 21 months. The ratio for toddlers is 1:5.”

8VAC20-780-320-B Complaint related: Yes

“Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. The sink used for handwashing in the school age classroom lacked disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children for approximately 2 days during the early part of August 2025.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. 12 water bottle lacked any type of name label and 5 lunch containers were not dated or labeled in a way to identify the owner.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Outside areas shall be maintained in a safe condition. Two exposed nails were observed protruding from the bottom of the wooden fence structure surrounding the HVAC unit on the toddler playground. A cable type cord was observed on the sidewalk near the walk way used for entrance/exit to the outdoor play area.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. 12 water bottle lacked any type of name label and 5 lunch containers were not dated or labeled in a way to identify the owner.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Outside areas shall be maintained in a safe condition. Two exposed nails were observed protruding from the bottom of the wooden fence structure surrounding the HVAC unit on the toddler playground. A cable type cord was observed on the sidewalk near the walk way used for entrance/exit to the outdoor play area.”

22.1-289.035-A

“All applicants for employment and employees shall undergo a background check every five years. The central registry check and criminal record check for staff 1 was conducted more than five years ago.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Such sharing of information shall be documented. 4 of 5 children's records reviewed lacked documentation of annual review by the parent.”

22.1-289.035-A

“All applicants for employment and employees shall undergo a background check every five years. The central registry check and criminal record check for staff 1 was conducted more than five years ago.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Such sharing of information shall be documented. 4 of 5 children's records reviewed lacked documentation of annual review by the parent.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. 9 of 18 lunch containers reviewed lacked a name and date label. 2. 4 of 18 lunch containers reviewed were not dated. 3. 8 water bottles reviewed lacked a name label.”

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. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. Evidence: 1. Widespread areas of peeling paint surrounded the door frame of the playground entrance/exit door from room 8. 2. One wooden spindle on the stairway guardrail to/from the entrance/exit to the playground from room 8 was loose. 3. The exposed tree root, located at the bottom of the slide chute, on the toddler playground is a trip/safety hazard as the mulch no longer covers this area. 4. A bookcase/storage shelving unit, in the school age classroom, was not secured to the wall. This is a toppling hazard. a. This bookcase is approximately 5 foot high.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to maintain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 06/17/2024, lacked written documentation of two reference checks. 2. Administrative staff stated that both reference checks had been conducted but not documented in the employment record.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. 9 of 18 lunch containers reviewed lacked a name and date label. 2. 4 of 18 lunch containers reviewed were not dated. 3. 8 water bottles reviewed lacked a name label.”

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. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment. Evidence: 1. Widespread areas of peeling paint surrounded the door frame of the playground entrance/exit door from room 8. 2. One wooden spindle on the stairway guardrail to/from the entrance/exit to the playground from room 8 was loose. 3. The exposed tree root, located at the bottom of the slide chute, on the toddler playground is a trip/safety hazard as the mulch no longer covers this area. 4. A bookcase/storage shelving unit, in the school age classroom, was not secured to the wall. This is a toppling hazard. a. This bookcase is approximately 5 foot high.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to maintain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 06/17/2024, lacked written documentation of two reference checks. 2. Administrative staff stated that both reference checks had been conducted but not documented in the employment record.”