KidzSpace Learning Center

22.1-289.035-B-2

“The center must obtain documentation of the results of a national fingerprint background check prior to date of hire. The record for Staff #1, employed 4 days, did not contain documentation of a fingerprint background check completed prior to their date of hire.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for two months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check and sex offender registry search for one state they disclosed residing in within the past 5 years on their sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 1. Staff #1, onsite during inspection and employed for four days, did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Staff #2, onsite during inspection and employed for 2 months did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff #3, employed for 25 days, did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 4. Staff #4, employed for over 5 months, did not have documentation of negative tuberculosis screening.”

8VAC20-780-70

“For staff files, there shall be documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 1. The center had only one documented reference check on file for Staff #1, employed for four days. 2. The center had no documented reference checks on file for Staff #2, employed for 2 months. 3. The center had only one documented reference check on file for Staff #3, employed for 25 days. 4. The center had only one documented reference check on file for Staff #4, employed for over 5 months.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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. 1. In the Tigers Classroom, there were 5 children present and 4 children were marked present on the written attendance. 2. In the Kids Academy Classroom there were 9 children present and the written attendance for the day was not complete.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff members working alone with children and not later than seven days of the date assuming the job. Documentation of orientation training was no available for Staff 3, who had been employed for over one month.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the playground a large tree fell over 1 month ago, resulting in the playset being completely damaged. A portion of the fence was also damaged by the fallen tree. The fallen tree has not been removed.”

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. 1. Staff #1 was disclosed to be the lead teacher for the Sharks classroom; Staff #2 did not have documentation that they met lead teacher qualifications. 2. Staff #2 was disclosed to be the lead teacher for the Jungles classroom; Staff #2 did not meet lead teacher qualifications based on the documentation in their file.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“The center must have at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present that had obtained first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification with an in-person competency demonstration. 1. The file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation for completion of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Staff #1 was observed as the only teacher in the Jungles classroom. 2. The file for Staff #2 did not contain documentation for completion of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Staff #2 was observed as the only teacher in the Sharks classroom. 3. The file for Staff #4 did not contain documentation for completion of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Staff #4 was observed as the only teacher in the Tigers classroom.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The center shall post the findings of the most recent licensing inspection of the facility. The most recent licensing inspection of the facility was not posted.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“The Center is required to ensure that each grouping of children had at least one staff member that met the qualifications of program leader or program director regularly present. Staff #A who is the designated program leader in the Shark’s classroom does not have documentation on file that they meet the qualifications for program leader.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child A (Age 2 years 11 months) has not had updated immunizations in over 1 year 10 months.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the jungles classroom, there is a spray bottle of bleach water and a spray bottle of all-purpose spray in an unlocked upper cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“(REPEAT VIOLATION) A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The changing pad in the 2?s classroom, had a ripped changing pad causing it to no longer be nonabsorbent.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“The Center is required to ensure that each grouping of children had at least one staff member that met the qualifications of program leader or program director regularly present. Staff #A who is the designated program leader in the Shark’s classroom does not have documentation on file that they meet the qualifications for program leader.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child A (Age 2 years 11 months) has not had updated immunizations in over 1 year 10 months.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the jungles classroom, there is a spray bottle of bleach water and a spray bottle of all-purpose spray in an unlocked upper cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“(REPEAT VIOLATION) A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The changing pad in the 2?s classroom, had a ripped changing pad causing it to no longer be nonabsorbent.”

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

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Video footage posted on Staff A’s personal social media account showed 2 videos in which the faces of several children in care were displayed online. Staff A did not have written permission from parents to post children on their personal social media account.”

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

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Multiple staff confirmed that Staff B, the teacher in the Gators (4 Year Olds) classroom, would request someone to come stand in for them in their classroom. Before coverage could arrive, Staff B was seen walking out of their classroom leaving the children out of sight and sound supervision on multiple occasions.”

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

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff C, who was stated to be the lead teacher for the Gators Classroom, did not have documentation on file to show that they met lead teacher qualifications.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes

“The required ratio for children ages 3 years up to school age is one staff per 10 children. Staff D was observed supervising 12 children (youngest child 4 years old) in the classroom alone for approximately 2 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-80-A Complaint related: Yes

“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. The Sharks classroom had 4 children present, but only 3 children were signed in the daily attendance.”

8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: Yes

“Children shall be allowed second helpings of food listed in the USDA's child and adult care meal patterns. Staff stated that on more than one occasion, children were not allowed second helpings because enough food was not prepared.”

8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: Yes

“A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall list any substituted food. On 5/23/2025, the center did not serve what was listed on the menu posted for parents. The center sent out a notification to parents of calendar events and stated 5/23/2025 would be breakfast for lunch. The center did not detail what they planned to serve the children on 5/23/2025.”

8VAC20-780-160-C Complaint related: Yes

“(REPEAT VIOLATION) A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. 1. Staff A updated TB Screening was overdue by 5 months. 2. Staff B updated TB Screening was overdue by 5 months.”

22.1-289.035-B-1 Complaint related: No

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for Staff C, employed for 3 months, did not contain a sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-240-C Complaint related: Yes

“Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. The record for Staff A, employed for 3 months did not contain documentation of completed orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: References obtained prior to hire. 1. Staff B, who has been employed to work with children for approximately 10 months, has no documentation of reference checks in their file. 2. Staff C, who has been employed to work with children for approximately 10 months, has no documentation of reference checks in their file.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. 1. Staff A updated TB Screening was overdue by 3 months. 2. Staff B updated TB Screening was overdue by 3 months.”

8VAC20-780-40-G

“The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. The center did not review and document acceptable documentation for proof of age and identity for child A who had been enrolled for over 60 days.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. The diaper changing pad in the Pandas/Tigers Classroom was ripped, causing it to no longer be nonabsorbent.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Sanitizing spray and multi-purpose solution was observed in an unlocked upper cabinet in the Pandas/Tigers Classroom.”

8VAC20-780-70

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: References obtained prior to hire. 1. Staff B, who has been employed to work with children for approximately 10 months, has no documentation of reference checks in their file. 2. Staff C, who has been employed to work with children for approximately 10 months, has no documentation of reference checks in their file.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. 1. Staff A updated TB Screening was overdue by 3 months. 2. Staff B updated TB Screening was overdue by 3 months.”

8VAC20-780-40-G

“The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. The center did not review and document acceptable documentation for proof of age and identity for child A who had been enrolled for over 60 days.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. The diaper changing pad in the Pandas/Tigers Classroom was ripped, causing it to no longer be nonabsorbent.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Sanitizing spray and multi-purpose solution was observed in an unlocked upper cabinet in the Pandas/Tigers Classroom.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“(Repeat Violation) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 6 months, was missing proof of birth and the name, address and phone number for a second emergency contact. The records for Child #2, #3, #4, #5 and Child #6 were missing the date of enrollment.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“(Repeat Violation) Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, were alone with a group of children.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. During a 2-3 minute period, five children under age 8 were unsupervised while napping/resting in the multipurpose room, when staff exited the room to look for an attendance record.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“(Repeat Violation) A written care plan from a physician is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. There was no allergy care plan on file for child #1, enrolled for 6 months, who has a shellfish allergy.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2, employed for 6 months, Staff #3, employed for 7 months, Staff #4, employed for 6 months, Staff #5, employed for 4 months and Staff #6, employed for 4 months, have not completed the course.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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. There was no attendance record for the group of five children in the multipurpose room.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“(Repeat Violation) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for 6 months, was missing proof of birth and the name, address and phone number for a second emergency contact. The records for Child #2, #3, #4, #5 and Child #6 were missing the date of enrollment.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“(Repeat Violation) Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, were alone with a group of children.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. During a 2-3 minute period, five children under age 8 were unsupervised while napping/resting in the multipurpose room, when staff exited the room to look for an attendance record.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“(Repeat Violation) A written care plan from a physician is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. There was no allergy care plan on file for child #1, enrolled for 6 months, who has a shellfish allergy.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2, employed for 6 months, Staff #3, employed for 7 months, Staff #4, employed for 6 months, Staff #5, employed for 4 months and Staff #6, employed for 4 months, have not completed the course.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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. There was no attendance record for the group of five children in the multipurpose room.”