Primrose School of Virginia Beach South

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for two months, was missing the full address for one emergency contact.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Updated immunization documentation for Child 2 was due four weeks ago and had not been updated.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection summary from the most recent inspection, dated 1/12/26, was not posted.”

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. In an infant and toddler classroom there was no one supervising children with current CPR and first aid certification.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. In three infant rooms there was a total of 11 prepared infant bottles that were not dated.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Children in a two-year-old classroom came in from outdoor play and began eating lunch without washing their hands.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“If diaper ointment is used it shall be labeled with the child's name. Diaper ointment for Child 1 was not labeled with the child’s name.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Repeat violation Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Toddlers were observed getting up from their cots after nap time after going directly to the tables to eat afternoon snack without washing their hands.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There were 5 prepared infant formula bottles in room 2 that were not dated. In addition, there were 3 prepared bottles with incorrect dates. There were 6 prepared infant formula bottles in room 6 that were not dated. In addition, there were 2 bottles with incorrect dates.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat violation 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. The cabinet above the children's toilet in room 10 was not locked. Numerous cleaning fluids and sanitizing agents with warning labels were stored in this cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Repeat violation Disposable diapers shall be disposed 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 for the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. When disposing a soiled diaper, a staff member placed the diaper in a plastic bag and put the bag in an open bin on top of the foot operated disposal system.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's injuries that includes the how the parent was notified of the child's injury and the time the parent was notified of the child's injury. An injury record did not have indicated the how the parent was notified of the child's injury and the time the parent was notified.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat violation 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. There was a container of hand sanitizer with a warning label on top of a cabinet in a classroom.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Repeat violation Staff shall wash their hands before and after a diaper change. A staff person did not wash their hands following changing a child's soiled diaper.”

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

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. After the painting of a classroom overnight, staff stated that they were instructed to move the children into the classroom where the windows and door remained open due to paint odor. Children were observed lying on cots wearing coats and blankets and the air temperature of the classroom at cot level registered 53 degrees. Staff and management failed to ensure that the classroom environment was safe for the children to remain in care.. .”

8VAC20-780-270-C Complaint related: No

“In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F. In a room occupied by children 14-16 months old, the air temperature at cot level registered 53 degrees F.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Disposable diapers shall be disposed 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. Staff in room 4 was observed disposing a soiled diaper by lifting the lid on the diaper disposal system with her hands and throwing away the diaper.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. When children were asked if they washed their hands before eating lunch, the children responded and staff confirmed that the children cleaned their hands with hand sanitizer.”

8VAC20-780-400-A

“Based upon interviews, the facility has not ensured that in order to promote the child's physical, intellectual, emotional and social well-being and growth, staff interact with the child and one another to provide needed comfort and to respect personal privacy and differences in family backgrounds. Evidence: Interviews revealed that while changing the diaper of two year old child 1, staff 1 made comments to other staff and within hearing of the children regarding the child's physical attributes.”

8VAC20-780-280-B Complaint related: No

“Based upon observation. the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a floor mop with liquid cleaner - with a warning label - attached to the mop. The mop was leaning against the wall in the room 2 classroom.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that hazardous substances are kept in locked places using safe locking methods that prevent access by children. Evidence: There were two small bottles of saline solution with warning labels stored in children's high cubbies in room 6.”

8VAC20-780-440-G Complaint related: Yes

“Based upon observation, the facility has not ensured that cribs are used for children under 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot or mat. Evidence: 1. On 2/22/2024, ten of the eleven infants in care in the back infant room were identified by staff as being over 12 months of age. All of the infants were assigned a crib, not a cot or mat, for sleeping. 2. Staff interviewed revealed that children over 12 months of age sleep in cribs. Staff were not aware of any infants currently in care with developmental reasons why those over twelve months would be unable to sleep on a cot or mat. 3. A review of records revealed that only 1 of the 10 infants over 12 months of age included a documented developmental reason for sleeping in a crib and not on a cot/mat.”

8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: Yes

“Based upon interviews and review of documentation, the facility has not ensured that they have notified 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. Evidence: 1. An accident report dated 8/8/2023, documented that seventeen-month-old child 1 climbed from a crib and fell, hitting his head on the floor causing a split in the skin and a raised bump. 2. Parent interview revealed that child 1 was taken to the doctor where the split on the forehead was closed using steri-strips. 3. The facility did not notify the inspector of the injury, nor was a ?Child Requiring Outside Medical Treatment Form? submitted to the Department.”

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

“Based upon observation and interviews, the facility has not ensured that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. On 8/8/2023, child 1, 17 months old, climbed out of a crib and fell to the floor, injuring his forehead . Staff interview revealed that the children had been placed in cribs while staff cleaned up after lunch was served. None of the staff interviewed stated that procedures were in place on August 8th to ensure adequate supervision of the children in cribs while cleaning up after lunch. 2. On 2/22/2024, the three staff on duty were observed cleaning up after lunch. Eight children over 12 months of age were observed in their cribs, six of whom were standing up in the cribs. An additional three children were on a rug in the center of the room. None of the three staff were directly supervising and/or interacting with the eleven children as all were busy with housekeeping and other duties. 3. Staff interview on 2/22 revealed that it was their procedure to put the children in the cribs while cleaning up. All staff were supposed to be cleaning up the room.”