Great Neck Preschool

8VAC20-780-70

“Each staff person shall have written to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff # 1 did not have documentation of having the written requirements for her job as a program leader.”

8VAC20-780-280-H

“Medications shall not be stored in areas that are accessible to children. There was a bottle of pain medication on a desk in the unlocked office.”

8VAC20-780-245-J-1

“To safely perform medication administration practices listed in 8VAC20-780-510, whenever the center has agreed to administer prescribed medications, there shall be staff person present with Medication Administration Training (MAT). The center had prescription emergency medications for children enrolled, however there were no staff who had a current MAT certification.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Staff are required to submit fingerprint results prior to being hired. Staff #2 (hired 09/2025) did not have documentation of having fingerprints.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The preschool classroom had an unlocked cabinet that had 2 disinfectant sprays and one multipurpose cleaner.”

8VAC20-780-540-E

“The center is required to have nonmedical emergency supplies. The center did not have a working radio or batteries.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Staff are required to obtain repeat background checks within the past 5 years. Staff B's did not have the results of a central registry check within 5 years of the last one which was dated 11/25/2025.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Staff are required to obtain a tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Staff C did not have a repeat TB screening. The last documented TB screening was dated 10/19/2022.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Staff are required to submit to fingerprinting prior to their first date of employment. Staff #1. employed for over 3 months did not have documentation of the results of a fingerprint.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required background checks for staff were complete. Evidence: Staff #3, hired 09/01/2023, indicated living outside the state of Virginia within the past 5 years. The center did not have a criminal record, sex offender or central registry check from that state for Staff #3.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In PreK Room #1 there were various cleaning materials in a cabinet that was unlocked and had the key in the lock.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: On the playground the plastic slide was cracked at the hardware joint, a wooden board on the platform leading to the slide chute was rotted and loose and the hardware on the outside of the slide chute was rusted.”

22VAC40-185-280-H

“Based on observation the center did not ensure medications were stored in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: In room #1 there was a bottle of Aspirin on a countertop, in reach of children.”

22VAC40-185-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: In the large shared room, there was a bottle of disinfectant wipes and a spray bottle with disinfectant on a cart in reach of children.”

22VAC40-185-280-G

“Based on observation the center did not ensure f hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: In the large room there was a spray bottle on a cart that contained a blue liquid substance and was not labeled in a way to indicate its content.”