Norfolk State University Child Development Lab

8VAC20-780-160-C

“At least every two years from the date of the initial tuberculosis (TB) screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. 2 out of 4 staff records reviewed show TB tests that expired in 2025.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The breakfast served to children contained 2 of three required components.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe condition. A piece of play equipment approximately 3 ? feet tall is not secured to the wall and poses a toppling hazard.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“The center will maintain a separate record for each child at the center with all required information. The record for Child #1 did not include documentation of addresses for the emergency contacts listed.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The record for Staff #1 does not include documentation that the staff possesses the education required for the position of program leader.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person as required, including documentation of orientation, training, and references. Two out of four staff records reviewed do not contain documentation that orientation was completed. One out of four staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that references were checked prior to employment. One out of four staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect was obtained.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled as required. Two out of five children’s records have incomplete emergency contact information. Two out of five children’s records reviewed do not have documentation of the first date of attendance.”

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. Multiple containers and spray bottles of cleaning solvents with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the in the kitchen area and accessible to children.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #3 who had been an administrator of the program for more than 12 months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were window blind cords hanging down within reach of children in the three to four year old classroom where children were present.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position is required in each staff record. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 do not contain any documentation of education, certifications or experience.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader shall be regularly present. There were six children present for in care with Staff #1 and Staff #2 however, neither of these meet program leader qualifications.”

8VAC20-780-340-C

“During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee with direct means for communication between the two of them. Staff #1 has been left alone working in the facility with at least four children in care from 4-5:30pm daily on regular occurrence since 9/9/2024.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to obtained out state background checks as required. Evidence: The record for Staff #5 contains documentation that the staff lived in North Carolina within the past five years. However, there is no documentation that an out of state central registry background check was requested prior to employment.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that fingerprint background checks are obtained prior to hire. Evidence: 1 - the records for Staff #2, #3 and #4 contained documentation that fingerprint background checks were obtained after the documented date of hire. a. Staff #2 has a fingerprint background check dated January 2, 2024. However, the documented date of hire is November 10, 20203. b. Staff #3 has a fingerprint background check dated January 2, 2024. However, the documented date of hire is November 10, 20203. c. Staff #4 has a fingerprint background check dated December 29, 2023. However, the documented date of hire is November 10, 20203. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the fingerprint background checks were obtained after the documented date of hire.”