Primrose School of Ashburn

8VAC20-780-260-A

“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. At the time of the inspection, the center did not have a current fire inspection completed. The fire inspection is overdue by 10 days.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“The center shall obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. At the time of the inspection, the center did not have a current environmental sanitation inspection completed. The sanitation inspection is overdue by two months.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for 10 days, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from the two states in which they have resided in the preceding five years.”

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

“COMPLAINT RELATED The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries, including all required information, in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The written record of Child #1's injury did not include any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury. Additionally, the report was missing a date and time when parents were notified, and documentation on how the parent was notified.”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: No

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On April 16, 2026, at approximately 9:20 am, Child #2 (age 3) hit another child in the chest with a closed fist. Staff #1 separated the children. At approximately 11:07 am, Child #2 was removed from the classroom regarding the incident. Staff did not ensure proper behavior guidance, as there was an extended period between the incident and when the behavior was addressed.”

8VAC20-780-580-B

“Any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the following requirements: The vehicle shall be insured with at least the minimum limits established by Virginia state statutes. At the time of inspection, the insurance for Vehicle #2 had expired by 20 days.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. At the time of the inspection, Staff #2 did not have documentation of completing the course, which is overdue by two months.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation demonstrating the individual has completed orientation training as required in 8VAC20-780-240 and 8VAC20-780-245. At the time of the inspection, Staff #8, who had been employed for five months, did not have documentation demonstrating the individual has completed orientation training.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“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 #6 has documented by a physician noting a food allergy on their physical examination form; however, there is no written care plan to include the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. At the time of the inspection, Staff #5, who had been employed for five months, did not have documentation of requesting a sex offender registry from one state. At the time of the inspection, Staff #3, who had been employed for three months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. At the time of the inspection, the findings from the most recent inspection, dated 1/21/2026, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“The required first aid kits shall include at a minimum: triangular bandages. At the time of the inspection, the facility’s first aid kit was missing triangular bandages.”

8VAC20-780-340-D Complaint related: No

“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of preschool children for approximately fifteen minutes while the lead teacher was on break.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On Friday, January 16, 2026, Child #1 (age 3) was throwing large plastic blocks around the classroom. Staff #1 picked up a block and threw it in the direction of Child #1. Staff #1 walked to the child, then took Child #1 by the arm and moved the child onto a mat for a timeout. Staff #1 was heard stating in a raised voice, ?Sit down here and don?t get up.? Staff #1 did not redirect the behavior appropriately and did not ensure care, protection, and guidance.”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On Friday, January 16, 2026, Child #1 (age 3) was throwing large plastic blocks around the classroom. Staff #1 picked up a block and threw it in the direction of Child #1. Staff #1 walked to the child, then took Child #1 by the arm and moved the child onto a mat for a timeout. Staff #1 was heard stating in a raised voice, ?Sit down here and don?t get up.? Staff #1 did not redirect the child to appropriate behavior.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. At the time of the inspection, two staff members were alone with a group of fourteen preschool-aged children and did not have documentation of current CPR and first aid certification.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, #3, and Staff #5, who had been employed for a month, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check and a sex offender registry from one state. Staff #3 and #4, who had been employed for a month, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state. Staff #4, who had been employed for three days, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check and sex offender registry from one state.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas inside the center were not maintained in a safe condition. There were small areas of chipped paint in four classrooms inspected.”