Peartree School

8VAC20-780-60-A

“A (Repeat Violation & Systemic Deficiency) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child that contains all of the required information. The record for Child A, who had been enrolled for approximately one week, was reported to be misplaced on 8/10/26. The center was not able to provide documentation of the parent’s work place and work phone numbers; the child’s doctor’s name and phone number; the address of two emergency contacts; parent’s signatures for emergency medical care authorization and other required signed policies; and documentation of the child’s immunizations.”

8VAC20-780-70

“(Repeat Violation & Systemic Deficiency) Staff records shall contain all of the required information. 1. The record for Staff #5 did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. 2. The records for Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record for Staff #2 was missing a second reference.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“(Systemic Deficiency) Long-term over-the-counter medication authorization requires written authorization from the child’s parent and physician. A long-term over-the-counter medication was observed on-site for Child G, but there was no written parent authorization for the medication on-site.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present is required to have current certification in CPR as appropriate to the age of the children in care. On 8/10/26 at approximately 11:30am, neither staff member present in the Infant classroom was certified in CPR.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Staff #1 and Staff #3 have been employed for more than six months, but neither staff had obtained First Aid certification.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Staff #1 and Staff #3 have been employed for more than six months, but neither staff had obtained CPR certification.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“High chairs, infant carrier seats, or feeding tables are required to be used for children under 12 months who are not held while being fed. When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt is required to be fastened securely. On 8/10/26, six infants in the ?Butterflies? classroom for older infants were observed eating lunch in feeding tables. None of the children’s protective belts were fastened. The feeding table was approximately 27? tall.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“(Repeat Violation & Systemic Deficiency) The center is required to obtain documentation of a sworn statement for each staff member prior to employment. The record for Staff #3, who has been employed for more than six months, did not include a sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present is required to have current certification in first aid. On 8/10/26 at approximately 11:30am, neither staff member present in the Infant classroom was certified in first aid.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“(Systemic Deficiency) The center is required to request the results of a search of the central registry for each staff member prior to employment. The records for Staff #2 (employed for more than one month) and Staff #4 (employed for approximately two weeks) did not contain documentation of results of a central registry check, or documentation that a central registry request had been submitted.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“(Repeat Violation & Systemic Deficiency) Each staff member is required to submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The record for Staff #5, who had been employed for more than two months, did not contain documentation of a TB screening.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“(Repeat Violation) The center is required to obtain documentation of a sworn statement for each staff member prior to employment. The records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not contain sworn statements. Staff #1 and Staff #2 had been employed for more than two months, Staff #3 and Staff #4 had been employed for more than one month.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for Child F, who had been enrolled part time for one week, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Each child is required to have a physical examination on record by or under the direction of a physician before the child attends or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child E, who had been enrolled for more than three months, did not contain documentation of a physical.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member is required to submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children, and the documentation is required to have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the day of employment. 1. The TB screening on record for Staff #4 was dated more than three months prior to employment. 2. The TB screening on record for Staff #5 was dated more than four months prior to employment.”

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. 1. The record for Child E did not contain documentation of the center viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 2. The record for Child F did not contain the name and phone number of the child’s physician; the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached or the address of the first designated person; names of persons authorized to pick up the child; written agreements between the parent and the center; and documentation of any blanket permission slips and opt out requests.”

8VAC20-780-70

“(Repeat Violation) Staff records shall contain all required documentation. 1. The records for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #5 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. The record for Staff #4 did not contain a second reference. 2. The records for Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certificate, and experience required by the job position.”

8VAC20-780-80-B-2

“The center is required to inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. On 3/19/26 a 21-month-old child had their finger caught in the crack of an exterior door. The center called the parent to take the child for outside medical treatment but the program did not report the injury as required.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval is required from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service. The most recent health inspection on record for the center was dated 2/16/25 and required re-approval in February 2026.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“(Repeat Violation) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On 4/27/26 a container of disinfecting wipes was observed out on the counter in the ?Butterflies? classroom for older infants.”

8VAC20-780-290-3

“In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets are required to have protective covers. On 4/27/26 an outlet low on the wall within reach of children was observed to be missing a protective cover in the infant classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. On 4/27/26 the Licensing Inspector asked the staff member in the Toddlers class if there were any children with food allergies in the class. The staff member reported that there was one child with food allergies who was not present. The allergy list in the classroom contained documentation of a second child who was present who has a food allergy and emergency medication on-site for the allergy. The staff member stated they were not aware of the second child’s allergy or medication.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“(Repeat Violation) Child records shall contain all of the required documentation. The record for Child B did not contain a phone number for a parent; a phone number for a designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached; or documentation that the center viewed proof of the child’s identity and age within seven days of beginning attending.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval from the health department is required to be provided, or approval of a plan of correction for meeting requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service, if applicable. The program did not obtain a food service inspection prior to beginning to serve food.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“(Repeat Violation) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On 10/1/25 four spray bottles containing cleaning materials were observed in a low, unlocked cabinet in the infant classroom.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area is required to contain a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. On 10/1/25 the diaper changing pad in the Bees classroom for children 12- to 18-months-old was observed to have multiple tears, causing it to be absorbent and not able to be properly cleaned and sanitized.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Long-term over-the-counter medication authorization requires written authorization from the child’s physician and parent. An over-the-counter medication was on-site for Child E, but there was no written parent authorization on record.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“(Repeat Violation) The center is required to obtain a sworn statement from each staff prior to employment. The record for Staff #4 contained a sworn statement dated 10 days after employment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“(Repeat Violation) Staff records shall contain all of the required documentation. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“(Repeat Violation) Child records shall contain all of the required documentation. The record for Child B did not contain a phone number for a parent; a phone number for a designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached; or documentation that the center viewed proof of the child’s identity and age within seven days of beginning attending.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval from the health department is required to be provided, or approval of a plan of correction for meeting requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service, if applicable. The program did not obtain a food service inspection prior to beginning to serve food.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“(Repeat Violation) Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On 10/1/25 four spray bottles containing cleaning materials were observed in a low, unlocked cabinet in the infant classroom.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering area is required to contain a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. On 10/1/25 the diaper changing pad in the Bees classroom for children 12- to 18-months-old was observed to have multiple tears, causing it to be absorbent and not able to be properly cleaned and sanitized.”

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Long-term over-the-counter medication authorization requires written authorization from the child’s physician and parent. An over-the-counter medication was on-site for Child E, but there was no written parent authorization on record.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“(Repeat Violation) The center is required to obtain a sworn statement from each staff prior to employment. The record for Staff #4 contained a sworn statement dated 10 days after employment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“(Repeat Violation) Staff records shall contain all of the required documentation. The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are required to be kept in a locked place. On 6/16/25 a disinfectant spray and a bleach spray were observed in an upper unlocked cabinet in the Infant classroom. The cabinet did not contain a locking mechanism.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The records for Child A and Child B did not contain documentation of the center viewing proof of the child's age and identity within seven days of enrollment or proof that the program notified the local law-enforcement agency of the failure to provide the documentation within the required timeframe. Child A had been enrolled for two weeks; Child B had been enrolled for seven weeks.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records are required to contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not contain documentation of references.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a sworn statement from each staff prior to employment. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of a sworn statement. Staff #3 had been employed for five days.”