Ladybug Academy

8VAC20-780-60-A

“The center shall maintain children's records with complete information. Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3's record was missing information for persons to contact in an emergency.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. The written allergy list in the toddler room had names of two toddler children still listed under the infant classroom. The allergy list was last updated in January 2026.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. The rubber tiles on the playground have shifted due to use over time. The movement of has created large gaps between some tiles and edges of some to overlap, creating a potential injury and trip hazard for children. 2. 4 ceiling tiles in the 3's classroom above the changing table were stained, exhibiting signs of water damage.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on staff interviews and written documentation, staff supervising children did not ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: 1. On 6/26/24, between approximately 12:45pm to 1:00pm Child # 1 was given a bottle of breast milk that belonged to Child # 1 in the infant classroom. 2. Staff # 1 stated that when it was time to give Child # 1 to have milk, she grabbed a milk bottle from the fridge that looked identical to Child # 1's bottle, without checking the name on the bottle and properly identifying it. 3. Staff # 1 gave Child # 1 that bottle, who drank more than half the milk contained. 4. When Staff # 2 returned from break she held Child # 1. 5. As Staff # 2 was holding Child # 1 and rotated the bottle she read the name on the bottle and realized it belonged to Child # 2. 6. Staff # 2 stated that Child # 1 drank about 4-5 ounces of the breast milk.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on staff interviews and written documentation, staff supervising children did not ensure their care, protection and guidance. Evidence: 1. On 6/26/24, between approximately 12:45pm to 1:00pm Child # 1 was given a bottle of breast milk that belonged to Child # 1 in the infant classroom. 2. Staff # 1 stated that when it was time to give Child # 1 to have milk, she grabbed a milk bottle from the fridge that looked identical to Child # 1's bottle, without checking the name on the bottle and properly identifying it. 3. Staff # 1 gave Child # 1 that bottle, who drank more than half the milk contained. 4. When Staff # 2 returned from break she held Child # 1. 5. As Staff # 2 was holding Child # 1 and rotated the bottle she read the name on the bottle and realized it belonged to Child # 2. 6. Staff # 2 stated that Child # 1 drank about 4-5 ounces of the breast milk.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on records review and staff interview, there was not at least one staff member in each classroom that met the qualifications of a program lead. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2 was the program lead for the Two's classroom. 2. Staff # 2 did not meet any of the required qualifications of a program lead as listed in 8VAC20-780-210.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not maintain a written record of children's injuries. Evidence: 1. An injury report dated 12/13/23 for Child # 1 was found in the Toddler classroom. 2. The injury report was missing the following information: Time of injury, staff / parent signatures, nature of injury, preventative methods and steps taken to treat the injury. 3. Staff # 1 stated that the injury occurred at approximately 10:45 am, and she was unable to complete the report.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on records review, written record of children's serious and minor injuries did not contain complete information. Evidence: A review of four incident reports from July and August 2023 showed that they were missing the following information: time of injury, full name of child, future prevention plan, action taken, time of notification to parents and parent signature.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation, rest mats were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 5 rest mats in the Two's classroom were not labeled with each child's name.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations, areas inside the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The area rugs in the young toddler room were not clean, and had stains, crumbs and visible dirt over them. 2. Peeling paint was found in the following rooms: a. Young Toddlers: on the wall by the trash can in the bathroom, on the wall under the window next to the sink; b. Older Toddler room: Wall next to the changing table. 3. In the Young Toddler room pieces of toy plastic blocks and other small toys were found scattered across the floor, posing a trip hazard to the children. 4. The flooring in the Young Toddler's room had food crumbs and dirt over the entire area where the three tables are located, making the floor dirty. 5. The home living furniture that included the oven had a large square opening, posing a head entrapment hazard for the children.”