Just For Kids Preschool & Child Care Center

8VAC20-780-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall have 16 hours of training to include the department’s health and safety update course. Two staff members did not complete the annual health and safety course. Staff #1 most recent training was in 2019, and Staff #2 was taken in 2020 for the health and safety update course.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Children from ages birth up to 16 months shall be in the ratio of one staff member to four children. Child #1 (age 13 months) was in the toddler room and the ratio was one teacher to six children.”

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Staff shall sit with children during meal times. Staff in the toddler and 2 year old classrooms were not sitting with the children during lunchtime.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, have six months of programmatic experience and documentation of 24 hours of training related to the care of children. Staff #3 has a bachelor's degree however it is not in a child-related field. Staff met three of the four requirements as they did not have documentation of 24 hours of training related to the care of children.”

8VAC20-780-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall have 16 hours of training to include the department’s health and safety update course. Two staff members did not complete the annual health and safety course. Staff #1 most recent training was in 2019, and Staff #2 was taken in 2020 for the health and safety update course.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Children from ages birth up to 16 months shall be in the ratio of one staff member to four children. Child #1 (age 13 months) was in the toddler room and the ratio was one teacher to six children.”

8VAC20-780-560-L

“Staff shall sit with children during meal times. Staff in the toddler and 2 year old classrooms were not sitting with the children during lunchtime.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, have six months of programmatic experience and documentation of 24 hours of training related to the care of children. Staff #3 has a bachelor's degree however it is not in a child-related field. Staff met three of the four requirements as they did not have documentation of 24 hours of training related to the care of children.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“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. Staff #1, the only staff present in the preschool classroom, on the morning of October 8, 2024, does not have written documentation on file to demonstrate that she meets program leader qualifications.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On October 8, 2024, child #2 ( age 44 months) was restrained in a highchair with no meal, no activity, toy or attention by staff #1 for approximately 33 minutes. Staff #1 states she routinely places child #2 in a highchair due to his disruption, and she did not know of any other way to keep him from misbehaving.”

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-sponsored orientation course. Staff 1 has been working at the facility for more than 90 days.”

8VAC20-780-410-2

“The following actions are forbidden: Enclosure in a space that the child cannot freely exit himself. On October 8, 2024, Child #2 ( age 44 months) was restrained in a highchair for approximately 33 minutes not during mealtime.”

8VAC20-780-400-A

“In order to promote the child's emotional, and social well-being and growth, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, support. When the inspector entered the facility on October 15, 2024 at approximately 11:00 am, staff 3 was speaking to children, in one preschool classroom, using a tone of voice that was irritated, negative and did not provide comfort to the children or positive re-direction.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“The following actions are forbidden: Roughly handling a child. On October 8, 2024, staff #1 picked up child #1 ( age 3 years) by the lower part of her left arm and her feet left the floor. Child #1 was crying and injured. As a result, child #1 required medical attention at the Emergency Room.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There is no documentation of a physical exam on file for child 1 who has been in care for 12 months.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center shall obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry maintained pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him. The center did not request the Virginia Central Registry checks for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 and were all present at the center working with children.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Staff program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and have six months of supervised programmatic experience. Three program leaders at the center did not include documentation to demonstrate that each individual possesses the education, certification and/or experience required by the position of program leader.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Staff are to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #2 has no documentation of a TB screening completed and was present at the center working with children.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. The mulch around the playground equipment was low and sparce where dirt and grass under the mulch was visible.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center shall obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry maintained pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him. The center did not request the Virginia Central Registry checks for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 and were all present at the center working with children.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Staff program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and have six months of supervised programmatic experience. Three program leaders at the center did not include documentation to demonstrate that each individual possesses the education, certification and/or experience required by the position of program leader.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Staff are to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #2 has no documentation of a TB screening completed and was present at the center working with children.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. The mulch around the playground equipment was low and sparce where dirt and grass under the mulch was visible.”

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. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted 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 and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 2/02/24) and Staff #3 (date of hire 2/01/2024) do not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in their records. 2. Staff #4 (date of hire 9/11/2023) has a tuberculosis screening dated 7/08/2022, which is outside of the required date of 30 calendar days of the date of employment. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #2 and Staff #3 do not have a negative tuberculosis screening in their records. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #4 has a tuberculosis screening that is outside of the required last 30 days of date of employment.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Repeat violation. Evidence: 1. In the children’s bathroom, the two toilets have one-inch rusted screws protruding out from the sides of the commodes. This poses as an injury hazard to the children in care. 2. The children’s outdoor playground has the following areas of concern: a. The plastic toddler car has broken handlebars which pose as an injury hazard to the children in care. b. The steering wheel of the play structure is cracked and broken with sharp plastic pieces exposed for children to hold. This poses as an injury hazard to children in care. c. The exterior walls of the two sheds have peeling paint.”

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that cribs be used for children under 12 months of age. Evidence: 1. In observing the infants napping, there were five children observed to be from the age range of 13 months to 17 months that were sleeping in cribs. 2. Staff #1, Director, and infant staff confirmed that there were five children above the age of 12 months, that were sleeping in cribs.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they implement monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. In reviewing the evacuation drill log, the last documented practice evacuation drill was completed on December 15, 2023. 2. Staff #1 confirmed there was no practice evacuation drill conducted in January 2024.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of hire 2/01/2024) disclosed and signed on their Sworn Statement dated 1/25/2024, that they lived outside of Virginia the past five years. There was no out-of-state background check completed for Staff #3. 2. Staff #5 (date of hire 8/22/2023) disclosed and signed on their Sworn Statement dated 08/22/2023, that they lived outside of Virginia the past five years. There was no out-of-state background check completed for Staff #5. 3. Staff #1, Director, confirmed that both Staff #3 and Staff #5 did not have the required out-of-state background checks completed.”

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. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted 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 and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 2/02/24) and Staff #3 (date of hire 2/01/2024) do not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening in their records. 2. Staff #4 (date of hire 9/11/2023) has a tuberculosis screening dated 7/08/2022, which is outside of the required date of 30 calendar days of the date of employment. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #2 and Staff #3 do not have a negative tuberculosis screening in their records. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #4 has a tuberculosis screening that is outside of the required last 30 days of date of employment.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Repeat violation. Evidence: 1. In the children’s bathroom, the two toilets have one-inch rusted screws protruding out from the sides of the commodes. This poses as an injury hazard to the children in care. 2. The children’s outdoor playground has the following areas of concern: a. The plastic toddler car has broken handlebars which pose as an injury hazard to the children in care. b. The steering wheel of the play structure is cracked and broken with sharp plastic pieces exposed for children to hold. This poses as an injury hazard to children in care. c. The exterior walls of the two sheds have peeling paint.”

8VAC20-780-440-G

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that cribs be used for children under 12 months of age. Evidence: 1. In observing the infants napping, there were five children observed to be from the age range of 13 months to 17 months that were sleeping in cribs. 2. Staff #1, Director, and infant staff confirmed that there were five children above the age of 12 months, that were sleeping in cribs.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they implement monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. In reviewing the evacuation drill log, the last documented practice evacuation drill was completed on December 15, 2023. 2. Staff #1 confirmed there was no practice evacuation drill conducted in January 2024.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that they obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of hire 2/01/2024) disclosed and signed on their Sworn Statement dated 1/25/2024, that they lived outside of Virginia the past five years. There was no out-of-state background check completed for Staff #3. 2. Staff #5 (date of hire 8/22/2023) disclosed and signed on their Sworn Statement dated 08/22/2023, that they lived outside of Virginia the past five years. There was no out-of-state background check completed for Staff #5. 3. Staff #1, Director, confirmed that both Staff #3 and Staff #5 did not have the required out-of-state background checks completed.”

8VAC20-780-580-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of children. Evidence: 1. In the transportation van for the center, the two booster seats used by children were both expired. The expired seats do not meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. a. The first booster seat expired the year 2021. b. The second booster seat expired December 2016. 2. Staff #1, Director, confirmed that both booster seats are currently being used by children and the booster seats in the transportation van are expired.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, the edge of the carpet was tearing off the floor with shreds of string hanging off the carpet which poses as a injury and tripping hazard to the infants in care. 2. In the 2 year old classroom, there were pieces of the baseboards in the play center of the classroom that were peeling off the wall and some parts of the baseboard missing. This poses as an injury and pinching hazard to the children in care.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that disposable diapers be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. In the 2 year old classroom, the disposable diaper storage system was also being used as a common garbage for both staff and children to use. 2. Children in care in the 2 year old classroom were observed to be touching and opening the lid of the disposable diaper storage system with their bare hands to throw away garbage. 3. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that the disposable diaper storage system was also used as a common garbage for both staff and children to use.”

8VAC20-780-580-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of children. Evidence: 1. In the transportation van for the center, the two booster seats used by children were both expired. The expired seats do not meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. a. The first booster seat expired the year 2021. b. The second booster seat expired December 2016. 2. Staff #1, Director, confirmed that both booster seats are currently being used by children and the booster seats in the transportation van are expired.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, the edge of the carpet was tearing off the floor with shreds of string hanging off the carpet which poses as a injury and tripping hazard to the infants in care. 2. In the 2 year old classroom, there were pieces of the baseboards in the play center of the classroom that were peeling off the wall and some parts of the baseboard missing. This poses as an injury and pinching hazard to the children in care.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that disposable diapers be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. In the 2 year old classroom, the disposable diaper storage system was also being used as a common garbage for both staff and children to use. 2. Children in care in the 2 year old classroom were observed to be touching and opening the lid of the disposable diaper storage system with their bare hands to throw away garbage. 3. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that the disposable diaper storage system was also used as a common garbage for both staff and children to use.”

8VAC20-780-580-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of children. Evidence: 1. In the transportation van for the center, the two booster seats used by children were both expired. The expired seats do not meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. a. The first booster seat expired the year 2021. b. The second booster seat expired December 2016. 2. Staff #1, Director, confirmed that both booster seats are currently being used by children and the booster seats in the transportation van are expired.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, the edge of the carpet was tearing off the floor with shreds of string hanging off the carpet which poses as a injury and tripping hazard to the infants in care. 2. In the 2 year old classroom, there were pieces of the baseboards in the play center of the classroom that were peeling off the wall and some parts of the baseboard missing. This poses as an injury and pinching hazard to the children in care.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that disposable diapers be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. In the 2 year old classroom, the disposable diaper storage system was also being used as a common garbage for both staff and children to use. 2. Children in care in the 2 year old classroom were observed to be touching and opening the lid of the disposable diaper storage system with their bare hands to throw away garbage. 3. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that the disposable diaper storage system was also used as a common garbage for both staff and children to use.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to maintain a current written list of children's allergies in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1 - There was no information regarding allergies and restrictions for child 1 available in the two year old classroom where the child was in care. 2 - Staff 2 stated that she was unaware of the allergy needs of child 1. 3 - The emergency medication for child 1 was located in a classroom at the opposite end of the building to the classroom where child 1 was currently in care.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children three years and younger are not served foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. Evidence: 1 - All children two years and up were served hot dogs that were cut in half across the width of hot dog. 2 - Staff 1 nor 3 was aware that the hot dogs needed to be cut in half across the length of the hot dog to prevent potential choking hazards in young children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that a nonabsorbent changing table or countertop designated for diapering or changing is used for children younger than three years old. Evidence: Staff 2 stated that pull-up diapers worn by the children in the two year old room are changed while children are standing up in front the toilet and not on a diaper changing surface.”

8VAC20-780-430-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that furnishings are an appropriate size for the children using it. Evidence: The children in the two year old room are sitting in chairs that do not allow their feet to touch the floor. The height of the table requires tall chairs. Therefore, the table nor the chairs the children were sitting at for lunch and other group activities were not the proper size for the children using them.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: 1 - There is an "super coffee energy drink" within reach of children, sitting on top of a cabinet approximately 3.5 feet tall in the school age. Energy drinks are not safe for children to consume and therefore should be left within the reach of children. 2 - In the two year old room the changing table cabinet door that is broken and hanging off one of the hinges. The broken door creates a pinch point. 3 - In the two year old room there is peeling paint within reach of children on a blue shelf. 4 - In the two year old room there is hole in the door that is approximately 4 inches in diameter and large enough for a child's to hand to fit in.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure required measurements of resilient surface depth and fall/zones lengths meet standards. Evidence: There are two new pieces of playground equipment: one with moving parts, a bouncy teeter-totter and climbing dome. 1 - There is less than the required six inches of resilient surface under, around and into the fall/use zones of the climbing dome or the bouncy teeter-totter. The resilient surface depth is approximately four inches. 2 - There is less than six feet of fall/use zone surrounding the bouncy teeter-totter or climbing dome. a. Additionally, the fall/use zones of the bouncy teeter-totter and climbing dome overlap each other and are obstructed by the chain link fence.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to maintain a current written list of children's allergies in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1 - There was no information regarding allergies and restrictions for child 1 available in the two year old classroom where the child was in care. 2 - Staff 2 stated that she was unaware of the allergy needs of child 1. 3 - The emergency medication for child 1 was located in a classroom at the opposite end of the building to the classroom where child 1 was currently in care.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children three years and younger are not served foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards. Evidence: 1 - All children two years and up were served hot dogs that were cut in half across the width of hot dog. 2 - Staff 1 nor 3 was aware that the hot dogs needed to be cut in half across the length of the hot dog to prevent potential choking hazards in young children.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that a nonabsorbent changing table or countertop designated for diapering or changing is used for children younger than three years old. Evidence: Staff 2 stated that pull-up diapers worn by the children in the two year old room are changed while children are standing up in front the toilet and not on a diaper changing surface.”

8VAC20-780-430-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that furnishings are an appropriate size for the children using it. Evidence: The children in the two year old room are sitting in chairs that do not allow their feet to touch the floor. The height of the table requires tall chairs. Therefore, the table nor the chairs the children were sitting at for lunch and other group activities were not the proper size for the children using them.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: 1 - There is an "super coffee energy drink" within reach of children, sitting on top of a cabinet approximately 3.5 feet tall in the school age. Energy drinks are not safe for children to consume and therefore should be left within the reach of children. 2 - In the two year old room the changing table cabinet door that is broken and hanging off one of the hinges. The broken door creates a pinch point. 3 - In the two year old room there is peeling paint within reach of children on a blue shelf. 4 - In the two year old room there is hole in the door that is approximately 4 inches in diameter and large enough for a child's to hand to fit in.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure required measurements of resilient surface depth and fall/zones lengths meet standards. Evidence: There are two new pieces of playground equipment: one with moving parts, a bouncy teeter-totter and climbing dome. 1 - There is less than the required six inches of resilient surface under, around and into the fall/use zones of the climbing dome or the bouncy teeter-totter. The resilient surface depth is approximately four inches. 2 - There is less than six feet of fall/use zone surrounding the bouncy teeter-totter or climbing dome. a. Additionally, the fall/use zones of the bouncy teeter-totter and climbing dome overlap each other and are obstructed by the chain link fence.”