Little Eagles Child Development Center

8VAC20-780-420-A Complaint related: Yes

“Before the child's first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing the following the center's philosophy and any religious affiliation. The parent handbook, dated with a revision, August 2025, did not contain information regarding the center’s religious affiliation, if any.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The center shall ensure disposable diapers are disposed of 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. The two step-on-diaper pails in the infant room were not operational. The lids had to be manually lifted by staff to dispose of the diapers.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration; and current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Staff #3, observed alone with a group of children, had CPR and first aid certification that expired one month and 22 days ago.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1 The plastic lattice lining the railing leading to the playground is broken in one area creating sharp edges that could snag the skin of a child. 2. A wooden fence picket is broken off at the top leaving a jagged edge that could snap the skin of a child in care.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“The center shall maintain the required ratio of one staff per eight children for children two years of age. During the inspection, Staff #3 was observed supervising 14 children. The youngest child in the group was two years old. The required ratio for children aged two years is one staff per eight children.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain a repeat background check every five years. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, contained a central registry dated 08/13/2019. The director stated a current central registry had not been obtained. 2. The record of staff #4, contained a central registry dated 09/13/2019. The director stated a current central registry had not been obtained.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 08/22/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that a follow up tuberculosis screening had not been obtained.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not maintain areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The wooden lattice around the bottom of the gazebo is broken in several places creating splintered sharp edges that could snag the skin of a child. 2. The large nail attaching the gate to the post is protruding through the post and exposes the point of the nail.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt is fastened securely. Evidence: Child #3, 18 months in age, was observed sitting in the highchair having snack. The protective belt was not fastened.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis screening for one staff record that was submitted at the time of of employment and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior to employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 09/11/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 04/10/2023 exceeding 30 calendar days prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on review of seven children’s records, the center did not have a written allergy action care plan for one child diagnosed with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the steps to take in the event of an allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #6 (enrolled 01/12/2022) indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy. A written food allergy action plan had been obtained however it was not signed by a physician.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations and interview, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden gate separating the two playgrounds had a protruding nail and split board creating a jagged edge that could entangle or snag the skin of a child in care. 2. The director stated she was aware of the broken fence picket. 3. The metal cellar door on the playground has peeling paint and rust. The door is accessible to children in care.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children were present had current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: Staff #5 was observed supervising eight children in the Two’s Classroom. Staff #5 was the only staff member supervising the eight children in the classroom. Staff #5 did not have current CPR as of 05/01/2023.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations and interview, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: A protruding nail and split board were observed as part of the playground fencing creating components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on review of four children’s records, the center did not have a written allergy action care plan for one child diagnosed with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the steps to take in the event of an allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #3 (enrolled 01/12/2022) indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy. A written food allergy action plan had not been obtained as of 05/01/2023”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children were present had current certification in first aid. Evidence: Staff #5 was observed supervising eight children in the Two’s Classroom. Staff #5 was the only staff member supervising the eight children in the classroom. Staff #5 did not have current certification in first aid as of 05/01/2023.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children were present had current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: Staff #5 was observed supervising eight children in the Two’s Classroom. Staff #5 was the only staff member supervising the eight children in the classroom. Staff #5 did not have current CPR as of 05/01/2023.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations and interview, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: A protruding nail and split board were observed as part of the playground fencing creating components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on review of four children’s records, the center did not have a written allergy action care plan for one child diagnosed with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the steps to take in the event of an allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child #3 (enrolled 01/12/2022) indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy. A written food allergy action plan had not been obtained as of 05/01/2023”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children were present had current certification in first aid. Evidence: Staff #5 was observed supervising eight children in the Two’s Classroom. Staff #5 was the only staff member supervising the eight children in the classroom. Staff #5 did not have current certification in first aid as of 05/01/2023.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on review of children’s records and interview, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in the allergy plan that shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The record of child #1 indicated a sensitivity and was not documented in the allergy plan. There was no written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions maintain in each classroom.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on interview, the center did not ensure there was always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children training. Evidence: Administration stated staff did not have current daily health observation training.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children for one staff record. Evidence: The record of staff #2, hired 06/07/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 06/13/2022 exceeding the date of hire. Administration stated the tuberculosis screening for staff #2 was submitted after employment.”

8VAC20-780-430-L

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure infant walker were not used. Evidence: An infant walker was observed in use in the infant classroom”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The metal cellar door located on the playground had peeling paint and rust that covered the majority of the surface. 2. The wooden fence around the toddler playground had multiple pickets that were warped exposing nails. One picket was split and created a jagged edge that could snag the skin of a child.”

8VAC20-780-240-E

“Based on review of four staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #2, hired 06/07/2022, did not have documentation of training in first aid and CPR, exceeding 30 days from employment. Administration stated training in first aid and CPR had not been conducted for staff #2.”