Happy Hours Day Care

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center shall obtain a complete sworn disclosure statement prior to the individuals first day of employment. Staff #2, #4, and #5 had sworn disclosure statements that were incomplete. Staff #2, #4, and #5 were working alone with children.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry ( CPS ) prior to the employees first day of employment. The record for Staff #3, employed for 7 months, and Staff #5, employed for 20 days, did not contain documentation of a central registry request or results. Staff #3 and Staff #5 were working alone with children.”

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: name, address, and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; documentation of education; and documentation that 2 or more references as to character and reputation were checked before employment. The record for Staff #3, employed for 7 months, did not contain documentation of education or at least 2 reference checks. The record for Staff #5, employed for 20 days, did not contain documentation of education or an emergency contact.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center shall obtain the results of a criminal history record check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding 5 years. On the date of the inspection, the record for Staff #3, employed for 7 months, was missing 3 background checks from one state and 2 background checks from a second state. Staff #3 has been working alone with children.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION AND SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The TB screening for Staff #3 and Staff #5 was not completed within 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The screening for Staff #3 was completed 55 days prior and the screening for Staff #5 was completed 50 days prior.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. The record for Staff #3, employed for more than 7 months, did not contain documentation of completing the departments sponsored orientation course.”

8VAC20-780-245-J-1

“To safely perform medication administration for prescribed medications, the administration shall be performed by a staff member who has satisfactorily completed a training program for this purpose approved by the Board of Nursing. Child #3 had an emergency medication intended to be administered in case of an allergen exposure. Staff #1 had completed a medication administration program, but it did not cover the type of medication required for Child #3.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant bottles shall be refrigerated, dated, and labeled with the childs name. In Classroom #1, Child #1 had 2 out of 2 bottles that were not dated. Child #2 had 3 out of 3 bottles that were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“At least annually, staff shall request a parent review and confirmation that the required information in the childs record is up to date. The record review for Child #3, #4, #5, and #6 was overdue by 5 months.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. Child #3 had emergency medication intended to be administered in case of an allergen exposure. During the inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #5 could not locate the medication until 2 minutes after the inspector requested to see it. The medication authorization form and the expired written allergy care plan was stored separately and was not located until 10 minutes after the request.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The centers most recent fire inspection was dated December 2024.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following: a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding food in which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. The record for Child #3 and Child #7 contained documentation of the children having food allergies that require the use of emergency medication in case of an allergen exposure. On the date of the inspection, Child #3 had a written care plan that had been expired for more than 5 months. Child #7 had a written care plan that was incomplete. Both children had on-site medication.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“REPEAT VIOLATION AND SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening every 2 years from the date of the first initial screening. The record for Staff #1 contained a TB screening dated 2023. A subsequent screening had not been obtained.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained the instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. On the date of the inspection, there were no staff present who were certified to perform daily health observations of children.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall provide annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water and sewage disposal. The center did not have documentation of completing an annual health inspection for water and sewage disposal.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Child #1, age 8 months, was observed sleeping in a crib with five blankets. Two blankets were hung over the exposed sides of the crib, obstructing the view of the child. One blanket was folded underneath the childs head, one blanket was covering the child, and one blanket was balled up near the childs feet.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Five out of five attendance records reviewed did not document the departure of each child.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal. The center did not have an Environmental Sanitation inspection to check water and sewage disposal.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“REPEAT VIOLATION Staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first initial screening. The record for Staff #1 contained a TB screening dated 2022. A subsequent screening had not been obtained.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff who work with children shall complete the departments health and safety update course annually. The record for Staff #1 and Staff #3 did not contain documentation of completing the departments health and safety course for 2024 and 2025. Staff #2 had not completed the course for 2025.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The last shelter in place drill recorded in the centers emergency drill log was dated April 2025. A second drill was not practiced for the year.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY The center shall implement practice evacuation drills monthly. The center did not practice an evacuation drill in September, October, November, and December of 2025 and January 2026.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The center did not have documentation that a fire inspection was completed in 2025.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 did not have documentation of training for 2025.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“REPEAT VIOLATION Prepared infant formula shall be dated. In Classroom #1, 1 out of 3 bottles were not dated.”

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 childrens allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room where children are present. Child #1, enrolled for more than 6 months, had documented allergies that were not indicated on the written list accessible to staff. The written list that was posted was not dated.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 was six months overdue for a subsequent TB screening.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“REPEAT VIOLATION Prepared infant formula shall be dated. In Classroom #1, 1 out of 3 bottles were not dated.”

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 childrens allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room where children are present. Child #1, enrolled for more than 6 months, had documented allergies that were not indicated on the written list accessible to staff. The written list that was posted was not dated.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. At the time of the inspection, Staff #1 was six months overdue for a subsequent TB screening.”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“The written agreement between the parent and the center shall include an authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located. The record for Child #1, enrolled for more than 1 month, did not have authorization for emergency medical care.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be dated. In Classroom #1, 2 out of 2 children's bottles were not dated. In Classroom #2, 1 out of 3 children's bottles were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“The written agreement between the parent and the center shall include an authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located. The record for Child #1, enrolled for more than 1 month, did not have authorization for emergency medical care.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be dated. In Classroom #1, 2 out of 2 children's bottles were not dated. In Classroom #2, 1 out of 3 children's bottles were not dated.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review, staff who work directly with children did not obtain training of the department's health and safety updated course for 2024. Evidence: Staff # 2's record did not have documentation of completing the VA health and safety course in the past 12 months.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. Evidence: Child # 5 has a diagnosed food allergy that was not listed on the allergy chart posted in the classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation and interview, prescription medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: An EpiPen was found stored in an unlocked filing cabinet, accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) storage shed containing yard equipment (ex. lawnmower, hose) was not locked. 2) two benches beside the shed were rusted and had sharp edges. 3) the chain link fence was damaged and bent to expose sharp points which could entangle clothing or snag skin.”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“Based on record review and interview, a written agreement between the parent and the center stating that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center was not signed by parents. Evidence: There was no signed acknowledgement by parents that they will arrange to have their child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center for children 1 - 5.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, center staff did not obtain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Evidence: Child # 5 (dob 7/9/2022) most recent immunization was dated 1/2/2024.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) Child # 3 (first day 8/24/2021) date of physical 1/24/2022 2) Child # 4 (first day 10/11/2022) date of physical 12/23/2022”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency did not contain all required information. Evidence: Staff #'s 1, 2, and 3 had references that did not document the date of contact.”

8VAC20-780-60-C

“Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Evidence: The center had a copy of the birth certificate but did not have documentation of viewing the original for children 1, 3, and 4.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on record review and interview, staff did not complete a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care annually. Evidence: The training record for staff #2 had 5 hours of training documented.”

8VAC20-780-540-A

“Based on observation and interview, the facility did not have a first aid kit on each floor of the building used by children. Evidence: There was no first aid kit on the lower level where the children are present.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, food brought from did not have all of the required information. Evidence: 1) 6:6 infant bottles were not dated. 2) In rooms 3 and 4, lunch bags were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on record review and interview, staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: As of 7/18/2024, child # 3 (date of child record 8/24/2021) and child # 4 (date of child record 10/11/2022), no annual review was documented.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on record review, an agent of an applicant for licensure as a child day center failed to submit a background check in accordance with subsection B every five years after initial. Evidence: As of 7/18/2024, Agent #1's most recent sworn disclosure statement was dated 5/30/2018.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) paint cans containing toxic materials were found on the ground next to the shed, not kept in a locked place and were accessible to children. 2) household cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place in the classrooms and were accessible to children.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on record review, staff who work directly with children did not obtain training of the department's health and safety updated course for 2024. Evidence: Staff # 2's record did not have documentation of completing the VA health and safety course in the past 12 months.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. Evidence: Child # 5 has a diagnosed food allergy that was not listed on the allergy chart posted in the classrooms.”

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation and interview, prescription medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: An EpiPen was found stored in an unlocked filing cabinet, accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) storage shed containing yard equipment (ex. lawnmower, hose) was not locked. 2) two benches beside the shed were rusted and had sharp edges. 3) the chain link fence was damaged and bent to expose sharp points which could entangle clothing or snag skin.”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“Based on record review and interview, a written agreement between the parent and the center stating that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center was not signed by parents. Evidence: There was no signed acknowledgement by parents that they will arrange to have their child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the center for children 1 - 5.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, center staff did not obtain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Evidence: Child # 5 (dob 7/9/2022) most recent immunization was dated 1/2/2024.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) Child # 3 (first day 8/24/2021) date of physical 1/24/2022 2) Child # 4 (first day 10/11/2022) date of physical 12/23/2022”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency did not contain all required information. Evidence: Staff #'s 1, 2, and 3 had references that did not document the date of contact.”

8VAC20-780-60-C

“Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. Evidence: The center had a copy of the birth certificate but did not have documentation of viewing the original for children 1, 3, and 4.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on record review and interview, staff did not complete a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care annually. Evidence: The training record for staff #2 had 5 hours of training documented.”

8VAC20-780-540-A

“Based on observation and interview, the facility did not have a first aid kit on each floor of the building used by children. Evidence: There was no first aid kit on the lower level where the children are present.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, food brought from did not have all of the required information. Evidence: 1) 6:6 infant bottles were not dated. 2) In rooms 3 and 4, lunch bags were not clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on record review and interview, staff did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: As of 7/18/2024, child # 3 (date of child record 8/24/2021) and child # 4 (date of child record 10/11/2022), no annual review was documented.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on record review, an agent of an applicant for licensure as a child day center failed to submit a background check in accordance with subsection B every five years after initial. Evidence: As of 7/18/2024, Agent #1's most recent sworn disclosure statement was dated 5/30/2018.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) paint cans containing toxic materials were found on the ground next to the shed, not kept in a locked place and were accessible to children. 2) household cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place in the classrooms and were accessible to children.”