Pittsylvania County Community Action - Refuge Temple 1a and 1b

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. Child 5, with a diagnosed food allergy, was present and no list was available.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child 5 (enrolled for six months) has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

8VAC20-821-270-6-f

“A copy of any special order issued by the department shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. The special order issued by the Department on 02/26/2026 was not posted.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff 2 TB was dated 7 months prior to date of employment.”

22.1-289.035-A

“No center shall hire for compensated employment or continue to employee any person who has been convicted of any barrier crime as defined by the Code of Virginia. The criminal history check for Staff 2, employed for 6 months, had a disqualifying result. Staff 2 was providing direct care and supervision during the inspection on 11/13/2025.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for over 7 months, had only 1 completed reference verifications on file; that reference verification was obtained after the date of hire. Staff #5, who has been actively working at the center for over 1 year, had only 1 completed reference verifications on file; that reference verification was obtained after the date of hire.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The height of the slide on the play equipment measured approximately 2 feet 9 inches, which requires a 6 feet 9 inch fall zone for the slide trajectory. The fall zone trajectory measured approximately 4 feet 7 inches. 2. The height of the swings on the play equipment measured approximately 5 feet 4 inches, which requires a 10 feet 8 inch fall zone in the front and back of swing. The fall zone in front of swings measured approximately 10 feet. 3. The fall zone on the left side of play equipment (the slide side) measured approximately 4 feet 7 inches. Six feet of fall zone is required. 4. The fall zone on the right side of play equipment (swing side) measured approximately 4 feet 5 inches. Six feet of fall zone is required. 5. The resilient surfacing (mulch) under the play equipment measured approximately 1 inch under the swings. Ground and grass were visible in multiple areas of the fall zone. Six inches of resilient surfacing is required in the fall zones.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: There were 4 containers of Clorox wipes and 1 spray bottle of glass cleaner located in an unlocked storage cabinet located next to the entrance in Class 10 accessible to children. Children were observed in this area.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: One of the bottom doors on a storage cabinet located next to the entrance in Class 10 had a broken hinge. The door was hanging off and loose screws were exposed. Children were observed in this area during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. The attendance record in class 10 indicated 12 children present. There were 15 children in care at the time the attendance record was reviewed. The attendance did not document the arrival as it occurred. 2. The attendance record in class 19 indicated 12 children present. There were 19 children in care at the time the attendance record was reviewed. The attendance did not document the arrival as it occurred.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on the record review, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The hire date for Staff 4 was 08/08/2022. The employment eligibility letter was dated 08/17/2022.”