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Rush All Aboard

244 Purdy Road, Emporia, VA 238475.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
5 days

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About Rush All Aboard

Rush All Aboard is a licensed child care center in Emporia, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Rush All Aboard

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
92 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108481
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 33 rules in all

  • Background checks 9
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 28, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation: The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering; and information, to be kept at the center, about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. 1. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not have a statement confirming health for job responsibilities. 2. Staff #4 had reference checks dated 11 days after their hire date.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 did not have a signed annual review in their child files.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #5, who had been enrolled for more than 3 years.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent and include: an authorization for emergency medical care, statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible, and a statement agreeing to notify the center if the child has a communicable disease. Child #1 did not have record of written parent agreements in their file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. 1. The most recent Central Registry check for Staff #2 was overdue by 3 months. 2. The most recent criminal background check for Staff #2 was overdue by over 2 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-200-A

      “The center shall have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. Staff interviews found that the qualified program director is only on site approximately one day out of the week.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. 1. The outdoor play area had 6 bikes/trikes that were without handlebars creating a rusted and sharp edge. 2. The outdoor play area had a large deck box with a broken lid and toys. 3. The outdoor play area had a large bench with deteriorating wood and chipped/peeling paint.”
  2. Mar 5, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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. 1. Clorox wipes and Clorox bleach spray were unlocked but out of reach sitting on cabinets near cubbies and above the sink in the toddler room. 2. Bleach water solution was also found in the unlocked upper closet in the three's room out of reach of children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. The sworn statement for Staff #1, who is currently working, was dated nine days after their first day of employment. 2. The sworn statements for Staff #2 and Staff #4, who are currently working, were not completed within the appropriate timeframe.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Staff #3 was observed feeding 4 infants lunch in the classroom. One infant was not buckled into the highchair during feeding.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The center was unable to provide an up to date copy of a fire inspection dated within the last 12 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. 1. Staff #1, who has been employed for more than 3 months, did not have documentation of completing orientation in their staff file. 2. Staff #5, who has been employed for more than 2 months, did not have documentation of completing orientation in their staff file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering; and information, to be kept at the center, about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. Staff #1 did not have dated references in their file. Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not have a statement confirming health for job responsibilities.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: Name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Child #1 and Child #2 were missing a second emergency contact. Child #3 was missing the address and phone number of their second emergency contact. Child #4 did not have any emergency contacts within the child's file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. Staff #1,Staff #3, and Staff #4, who have been employed since 12/1/2025, have an outdated Central Registry search. 2. Staff #2, who has been employed since 11/26/2025, did not have documentation of a completed Central Registry check.”
    • Background checks

      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 #1, Staff #2 Staff #3, and Staff #4, who are currently employed, have outdated fingerprint checks.”
  3. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 16, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. Staff #2, who has been employed since 2018, did not have documentation of an updated criminal history fingerprint check or Central Registry check. The most recent fingerprint check for Staff #3 was overdue by a year and five months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for more than two months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #5, under the age of two, did not have an updated copy of immunizations every six months. The last immunization record is dated 5/28/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for over six months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #1, employed for more than two months, did not have documentation of a completed tuberculosis test.”
    • Background checks

      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 #1, who has been employed for over two months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
  6. Apr 16, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. Staff #2, who has been employed since 2018, did not have documentation of an updated criminal history fingerprint check or Central Registry check. The most recent fingerprint check for Staff #3 was overdue by a year and five months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for more than two months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #5, under the age of two, did not have an updated copy of immunizations every six months. The last immunization record is dated 5/28/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for over six months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #1, employed for more than two months, did not have documentation of a completed tuberculosis test.”
    • Background checks

      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 #1, who has been employed for over two months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
  7. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff #1's last completed health and safety course was dated 11/3/2023. Staff #2, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not complete the annual health and safety course for 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #2, under the age of two, did not have an updated copy of immunizations every six months. The last immunization record is dated 6/23/2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for the past 9 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4, who has been working for approximately four months, did not have a copy of a sworn statement in the center's file.”
    • Background checks

      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 #4, employed for more than four months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from three different states.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due more than 16 months ago. Staff #5 updated screening was due more than 19 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 and Staff #5 did not obtain and of the 16 required hours in 2024.”
  9. Dec 30, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Staff #1's last completed health and safety course was dated 11/3/2023. Staff #2, Staff #4, and Staff #5 did not complete the annual health and safety course for 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #2, under the age of two, did not have an updated copy of immunizations every six months. The last immunization record is dated 6/23/2023.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for the past 9 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4, who has been working for approximately four months, did not have a copy of a sworn statement in the center's file.”
    • Background checks

      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 #4, employed for more than four months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from three different states.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due more than 16 months ago. Staff #5 updated screening was due more than 19 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 and Staff #5 did not obtain and of the 16 required hours in 2024.”
  10. May 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is at least 12" of space between occupied cribs and 30" of space between the service sides of occupied cribs for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. Evidence: Three infants were observed sleeping in cribs in the infant room. The cribs were placed side by side with 2" - 4" of space between each of the them. Staff #2 confirmed cribs were too close and did not allow for 12" of free space between them and 30" of space for staff to gain access.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 staff records has documentation of required information. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (start date 3/18/2024) did not have documentation of two references. Staff #2 confirmed information was not available during inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 2 staff have updated background checks every 5 years. Evidence: The following was found during record review: 1. The record for staff #2 had a sworn statement dated 6/30/2018, a national fingerprinting determination letter dated 10/10/18 and a central registry search dated 8/22/2018. 2. The record for staff #5 had a sworn statement dated 1/17/2019, a national fingerprinting determination letter dated 10/24/2018 and a central registry search dated 5/3/2019. 3. Staff #2 confirmed the background checks were dated beyond 5 years and updated background checks were not available.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 child records has documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of beginning attendance. Evidence: The record for child #1 (start date 1/23/2023) did not have a physical. Staff #2 confirmed physical was not available during inspection.”
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  1. May 20, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-J

      “Based on observation, facility did not ensure there is at least 12" of space between occupied cribs and 30" of space between the service sides of occupied cribs for staff to gain access to any occupied crib. Evidence: Three infants were observed sleeping in cribs in the infant room. The cribs were placed side by side with 2" - 4" of space between each of the them. Staff #2 confirmed cribs were too close and did not allow for 12" of free space between them and 30" of space for staff to gain access.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 staff records has documentation of required information. Evidence: The record for staff #3 (start date 3/18/2024) did not have documentation of two references. Staff #2 confirmed information was not available during inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review, facility did not ensure 2 staff have updated background checks every 5 years. Evidence: The following was found during record review: 1. The record for staff #2 had a sworn statement dated 6/30/2018, a national fingerprinting determination letter dated 10/10/18 and a central registry search dated 8/22/2018. 2. The record for staff #5 had a sworn statement dated 1/17/2019, a national fingerprinting determination letter dated 10/24/2018 and a central registry search dated 5/3/2019. 3. Staff #2 confirmed the background checks were dated beyond 5 years and updated background checks were not available.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 child records has documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of beginning attendance. Evidence: The record for child #1 (start date 1/23/2023) did not have a physical. Staff #2 confirmed physical was not available during inspection.”
  2. Jul 13, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review and interview the vendor failed to ensure that staff who work directly with children, in addition to preservice and orientation training annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #1 did not include documentation that the department's health and safety annual update course was completed in 2022. 2 - Staff #2 confirmed that record for Staff #1 did not include documentation of the required annual course.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review and interview the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1 ? The most recent fire inspection report available during the inspection was dated 2021. 2 ? Staff #4 confirmed that she did not have a more recent fire inspection report.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all required information. Evidence: 1 ? The record for Staff #1 did not contain any documentation that references were check prior to hire. Staff #1 has a documented date of hire as May 25, 2022 2 ? The record for Staff #2 did not contain any documentation that references were checked prior to hire. Staff #2 has a documented date of hire as April 4, 2022. 3 ? The person in charge of the program confirmed that the reference checks were not present in the staff record.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that the regulations regarding the timing background check were followed as required. Evidence: 1 ? The fingerprint background check for Staff #3 was not obtained prior to hire as the background check is dated April 14, 2022. However, the documented date of hire for Staff #3 is April 4, 2022. 2 ? The person in charge confirmed that the fingerprint background check was completed after Staff #3 was hired.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-570-B

      “Based on observations the center failed to ensure that bottles will not be used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: 1 ? Child #1 was observed sleeping with a bottle in her mouth. 2 ? Staff #5 confirmed that the child was sleeping with a bottle in her mouth.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-H

      “Based on request for documentation review and interview the center failed to ensure that evidence of insurance coverage shall be made available to the department's representative upon request. Evidence: 1 ? There was not any documentation of insurance coverage available for review during the inspection. 2 ? Staff #4 stated that she did not have documentation of current insurance coverage.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1 ? There is a spray bottle of bleach cleaner in an unlocked cabinet in the boy’s bathroom. 2 ? Staff #4 confirmed that the cabinet is an unlocked location.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on record review the center failed to ensure that staff complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: 1 ? The record for Staff #6 contains documentation that two hours of training was obtained during the 2022 year where 16 hours of training was required. 2 ? Staff #4 confirmed that there were only two hours of training documented for Staff #6 in the staff record.”
  3. Jul 13, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on record review and interview the vendor failed to ensure that staff who work directly with children, in addition to preservice and orientation training annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: 1 - The record for Staff #1 did not include documentation that the department's health and safety annual update course was completed in 2022. 2 - Staff #2 confirmed that record for Staff #1 did not include documentation of the required annual course.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on documentation review and interview the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1 ? The most recent fire inspection report available during the inspection was dated 2021. 2 ? Staff #4 confirmed that she did not have a more recent fire inspection report.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all required information. Evidence: 1 ? The record for Staff #1 did not contain any documentation that references were check prior to hire. Staff #1 has a documented date of hire as May 25, 2022 2 ? The record for Staff #2 did not contain any documentation that references were checked prior to hire. Staff #2 has a documented date of hire as April 4, 2022. 3 ? The person in charge of the program confirmed that the reference checks were not present in the staff record.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that the regulations regarding the timing background check were followed as required. Evidence: 1 ? The fingerprint background check for Staff #3 was not obtained prior to hire as the background check is dated April 14, 2022. However, the documented date of hire for Staff #3 is April 4, 2022. 2 ? The person in charge confirmed that the fingerprint background check was completed after Staff #3 was hired.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-570-B

      “Based on observations the center failed to ensure that bottles will not be used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. Evidence: 1 ? Child #1 was observed sleeping with a bottle in her mouth. 2 ? Staff #5 confirmed that the child was sleeping with a bottle in her mouth.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-H

      “Based on request for documentation review and interview the center failed to ensure that evidence of insurance coverage shall be made available to the department's representative upon request. Evidence: 1 ? There was not any documentation of insurance coverage available for review during the inspection. 2 ? Staff #4 stated that she did not have documentation of current insurance coverage.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1 ? There is a spray bottle of bleach cleaner in an unlocked cabinet in the boy’s bathroom. 2 ? Staff #4 confirmed that the cabinet is an unlocked location.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on record review the center failed to ensure that staff complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: 1 ? The record for Staff #6 contains documentation that two hours of training was obtained during the 2022 year where 16 hours of training was required. 2 ? Staff #4 confirmed that there were only two hours of training documented for Staff #6 in the staff record.”
  4. Dec 9, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, and staff 2 hire date , 04/14/2022, lacked certification in first aid. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that first aid certification was not on file for staff 1 and staff 2.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked documentation of current CPR certification. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 did not have documentation of CPR on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when a child is placed in a high chair , the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: 1. Three children were observed placed in high chairs without the protective belt secured. a. These children were eating lunch in the lunch room at approximately 11:30 am. b. These children, child 2, 3 and 4, ranged in age from 16 months - 2 years.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-H

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that formula or breast milk shall not remain unrefrigerated for more than two hours. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed five bottles of prepared infant formula for child 1 stored in an insulated carrier at approximately 11:15 am. a. These bottles had not been refrigerated according to staff 2. 2. A review of the attendance record indicated that child 1 had arrived at 8:14 am.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. There was not documentation on file that staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, had completed orientation training. a. Staff 1 was observed caring for a group of preschool children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that written documentation was not on file to demonstrate that staff 1 had completed this training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. Evidence: 1. Shelter-in-place procedures were not included on the posted fire evacuation map. 2. Administrative staff verified that shelter-in-place procedures had not been included on the posted emergency procedures map.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. Child 5, age 11 weeks, was observed sitting in an infant seat which had been placed in a crib. a. CPSC recommends these products be used on the floor only as placement of an occupied infant seat inside of a crib is a tip over hazard. 2. Loose crib sheets were observed in the cribs of child 6 and child 7. a. Loose crib sheets are a suffocation hazard and increase the risk of sudden unexplained infant death.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Unlocked cleaning agents & hazardous substances were observed in unlocked and accessible areas of the facility: a. Disinfecting wipes were observed placed inside of a high chair in the lunch room. b. Four containers of disinfecting wipes were observed on top of a storage cabinet in one preschool classroom. c. Disinfecting wipes were observed stored on the floor beside the toilet in the girls bathroom. d. A bottle of bleach was stored inside of the wall mounted cabinet, above the sink, in the boys bathroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. There was not written documentation to indicate that staff 2 met qualifications for program leader as outlined in 8VAC20-780-210 -A . 1 - 4. a. Staff 2 was observed caring for four infants, who were awake, at approximately 11:10 am. b. Staff 2 was alone with the children and verified there were no additional staff present in the infant room. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 2 had not completed the required training for the program leader position.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. The employment record for staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that documentation of two reference checks were not on file for staff 1.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated and dated. Evidence: 1. Five bottles of infant formula were not dated and were stored in an insulated carrier when viewed at approximately 11:15 am. a. The bottles belonged to child 1 who had arrived at 8:14 am according to the facility attendance record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility shall be posted on the premises of the facility. Evidence: 1. The findings from the most recent monitoring inspection conducted on 06/06/2022 were not posted. a. The findings from the 12/30/2021 inspection was posted on the facility lobby wall.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the diapering area shall contain disposable towels. Evidence: 1. There were no paper towels at the hand washing sink for the infant room diaper changing area. 2. Staff 2 stated that, "We ran out of paper towels yesterday."”
  5. Dec 9, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, and staff 2 hire date , 04/14/2022, lacked certification in first aid. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that first aid certification was not on file for staff 1 and staff 2.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked documentation of current CPR certification. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 did not have documentation of CPR on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when a child is placed in a high chair , the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: 1. Three children were observed placed in high chairs without the protective belt secured. a. These children were eating lunch in the lunch room at approximately 11:30 am. b. These children, child 2, 3 and 4, ranged in age from 16 months - 2 years.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-H

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that formula or breast milk shall not remain unrefrigerated for more than two hours. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed five bottles of prepared infant formula for child 1 stored in an insulated carrier at approximately 11:15 am. a. These bottles had not been refrigerated according to staff 2. 2. A review of the attendance record indicated that child 1 had arrived at 8:14 am.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. There was not documentation on file that staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, had completed orientation training. a. Staff 1 was observed caring for a group of preschool children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that written documentation was not on file to demonstrate that staff 1 had completed this training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. Evidence: 1. Shelter-in-place procedures were not included on the posted fire evacuation map. 2. Administrative staff verified that shelter-in-place procedures had not been included on the posted emergency procedures map.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. Child 5, age 11 weeks, was observed sitting in an infant seat which had been placed in a crib. a. CPSC recommends these products be used on the floor only as placement of an occupied infant seat inside of a crib is a tip over hazard. 2. Loose crib sheets were observed in the cribs of child 6 and child 7. a. Loose crib sheets are a suffocation hazard and increase the risk of sudden unexplained infant death.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Unlocked cleaning agents & hazardous substances were observed in unlocked and accessible areas of the facility: a. Disinfecting wipes were observed placed inside of a high chair in the lunch room. b. Four containers of disinfecting wipes were observed on top of a storage cabinet in one preschool classroom. c. Disinfecting wipes were observed stored on the floor beside the toilet in the girls bathroom. d. A bottle of bleach was stored inside of the wall mounted cabinet, above the sink, in the boys bathroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. There was not written documentation to indicate that staff 2 met qualifications for program leader as outlined in 8VAC20-780-210 -A . 1 - 4. a. Staff 2 was observed caring for four infants, who were awake, at approximately 11:10 am. b. Staff 2 was alone with the children and verified there were no additional staff present in the infant room. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 2 had not completed the required training for the program leader position.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. The employment record for staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that documentation of two reference checks were not on file for staff 1.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated and dated. Evidence: 1. Five bottles of infant formula were not dated and were stored in an insulated carrier when viewed at approximately 11:15 am. a. The bottles belonged to child 1 who had arrived at 8:14 am according to the facility attendance record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility shall be posted on the premises of the facility. Evidence: 1. The findings from the most recent monitoring inspection conducted on 06/06/2022 were not posted. a. The findings from the 12/30/2021 inspection was posted on the facility lobby wall.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the diapering area shall contain disposable towels. Evidence: 1. There were no paper towels at the hand washing sink for the infant room diaper changing area. 2. Staff 2 stated that, "We ran out of paper towels yesterday."”
  6. Dec 9, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, and staff 2 hire date , 04/14/2022, lacked certification in first aid. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that first aid certification was not on file for staff 1 and staff 2.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked documentation of current CPR certification. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 did not have documentation of CPR on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when a child is placed in a high chair , the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: 1. Three children were observed placed in high chairs without the protective belt secured. a. These children were eating lunch in the lunch room at approximately 11:30 am. b. These children, child 2, 3 and 4, ranged in age from 16 months - 2 years.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-H

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that formula or breast milk shall not remain unrefrigerated for more than two hours. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed five bottles of prepared infant formula for child 1 stored in an insulated carrier at approximately 11:15 am. a. These bottles had not been refrigerated according to staff 2. 2. A review of the attendance record indicated that child 1 had arrived at 8:14 am.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. There was not documentation on file that staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, had completed orientation training. a. Staff 1 was observed caring for a group of preschool children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that written documentation was not on file to demonstrate that staff 1 had completed this training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. Evidence: 1. Shelter-in-place procedures were not included on the posted fire evacuation map. 2. Administrative staff verified that shelter-in-place procedures had not been included on the posted emergency procedures map.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. Child 5, age 11 weeks, was observed sitting in an infant seat which had been placed in a crib. a. CPSC recommends these products be used on the floor only as placement of an occupied infant seat inside of a crib is a tip over hazard. 2. Loose crib sheets were observed in the cribs of child 6 and child 7. a. Loose crib sheets are a suffocation hazard and increase the risk of sudden unexplained infant death.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Unlocked cleaning agents & hazardous substances were observed in unlocked and accessible areas of the facility: a. Disinfecting wipes were observed placed inside of a high chair in the lunch room. b. Four containers of disinfecting wipes were observed on top of a storage cabinet in one preschool classroom. c. Disinfecting wipes were observed stored on the floor beside the toilet in the girls bathroom. d. A bottle of bleach was stored inside of the wall mounted cabinet, above the sink, in the boys bathroom.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: 1. There was not written documentation to indicate that staff 2 met qualifications for program leader as outlined in 8VAC20-780-210 -A . 1 - 4. a. Staff 2 was observed caring for four infants, who were awake, at approximately 11:10 am. b. Staff 2 was alone with the children and verified there were no additional staff present in the infant room. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 2 had not completed the required training for the program leader position.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. The employment record for staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that documentation of two reference checks were not on file for staff 1.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated and dated. Evidence: 1. Five bottles of infant formula were not dated and were stored in an insulated carrier when viewed at approximately 11:15 am. a. The bottles belonged to child 1 who had arrived at 8:14 am according to the facility attendance record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility shall be posted on the premises of the facility. Evidence: 1. The findings from the most recent monitoring inspection conducted on 06/06/2022 were not posted. a. The findings from the 12/30/2021 inspection was posted on the facility lobby wall.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the diapering area shall contain disposable towels. Evidence: 1. There were no paper towels at the hand washing sink for the infant room diaper changing area. 2. Staff 2 stated that, "We ran out of paper towels yesterday."”
  7. Jun 6, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-H

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that formula or breast milk shall not remain unrefrigerated for more than two hours and may not be reheated. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed 2 bottles of prepared infant formula, for child 1, in the side pocket of an infant bag at approximately 1:00 pm. a. These bottles had not been refrigerated according to staff 3. 2. Staff 3, stated these bottles had been in the infant bag since child 1 had arrived at 8:36 am.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-L

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that pillows shall not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: 1. Child 1, age 11 months was observed napping in a crib with a boppy nursing pillow. a. Child 1 was asleep and her face was partially on top of this pillow. 2. Child 2, age 11 months, was observed napping in a crib with a boppy nursing pillow. a. This pillow was placed directly below child 2's face. 3. Child 3, age 11 months, was observed napping in a crib with a boppy nursing pillow. a. This pillow was placed directly below child 3's face. 4. The manufacture label for these pillows state, "...made to support your baby during supervised awake time...." 5. Staff 3 confirmed she had placed these infants in the cribs with the pillows.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. One bottle of prepared infant formula was not labeled with a name or date. 2. One bottle of prepared infant formula was not dated.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, 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: 1. The two-year old classroom cabinet, containing bleach and water solution and sanitizing wipes, was unlocked when viewed by the inspector at 12:45 pm. 2. A container of sanitizing wipes was observed stored on top of this cabinet.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall submit to fingerprinting prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked the results of a fingerprint background check. a. Staff 1 was working with children on the day of the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a fingerprint background check had not been obtained for staff 1.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. The rubber mulch under the outdoor play structure measured approximately 3 inches in depth. 6 inches is required. a. The rubber mulch has been placed over a hard black top surface which is not allowed for resilient surfacing. 2. The fall zone for the outdoor play structure lacked the required 6 feet in all directions: a. The slide chute fall zone measured 3 feet; b. One side of this structure was placed 5 feet from the building wall. 3. A plastic swing/slide play structure has been placed directly beside a fence without the required 6 foot fall zone in all directions. 4. A small plastic slide lacks the required 6 foot fall zone.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked documentation of two reference checks. a. Staff 1 was observed caring for children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that reference checks were not on file for staff 1.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The most recent immunization documentation on file for child 1 were administered 11/12/2021. a. Child 1 is under the age of two years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that an updated immunization record had not been obtained for child 1.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Based on interview and record review, the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. * 2 year olds : 1:8; *3 year olds up to school age eligible: 1:10. Evidence: 1. Staff 2 reported she was alone with 11 children, ages 2 years - 4 years, on the morning of 06/06/2022. a. A staff-to-child ratio waiver was granted on 12/23/2021 to allow for 9 children, with one staff for 2 year old children however, the number of children in care on this morning exceeded the required staff-to-child ratio for this age group by 1 child. 2. Written attendance documentation confirmed that staff 2 had been caring for 11 children, ages 2 years - 4 years, without a second staff present as required.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on interview and record review, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-children ratio of 1:5 for children 16 months up to 24 months. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 reported she was alone with 8 children, ages 16 months - 24 months, on the morning of 06/06/2022. a. A staff-to-child ratio waiver was granted on 12/23/2021 to allow for 6 children, ages 16 months up to 24 months, with one staff however, the number of children in care on this morning exceeded the required staff-to-child ratio by 2 children. 2. Written attendance documentation confirmed that staff 1 had been caring for 8 children, ages 16 months up to 24 months, without a second staff present as required.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that an employee or volunteer of a licensed or registered child day program must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked a completed sworn statement or affirmation when her record was reviewed on the date of the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 had not completed a sworn statemen or affirmation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. There was not documentation on file that staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, had completed orientation training. a. Staff 1 indicated she had worked alone with a group of children on the morning of the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that while staff 1 had began orientation training she had not completed all of the required elements.”
  8. Jun 6, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-H

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that formula or breast milk shall not remain unrefrigerated for more than two hours and may not be reheated. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed 2 bottles of prepared infant formula, for child 1, in the side pocket of an infant bag at approximately 1:00 pm. a. These bottles had not been refrigerated according to staff 3. 2. Staff 3, stated these bottles had been in the infant bag since child 1 had arrived at 8:36 am.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-L

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that pillows shall not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: 1. Child 1, age 11 months was observed napping in a crib with a boppy nursing pillow. a. Child 1 was asleep and her face was partially on top of this pillow. 2. Child 2, age 11 months, was observed napping in a crib with a boppy nursing pillow. a. This pillow was placed directly below child 2's face. 3. Child 3, age 11 months, was observed napping in a crib with a boppy nursing pillow. a. This pillow was placed directly below child 3's face. 4. The manufacture label for these pillows state, "...made to support your baby during supervised awake time...." 5. Staff 3 confirmed she had placed these infants in the cribs with the pillows.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. One bottle of prepared infant formula was not labeled with a name or date. 2. One bottle of prepared infant formula was not dated.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, 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: 1. The two-year old classroom cabinet, containing bleach and water solution and sanitizing wipes, was unlocked when viewed by the inspector at 12:45 pm. 2. A container of sanitizing wipes was observed stored on top of this cabinet.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall submit to fingerprinting prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked the results of a fingerprint background check. a. Staff 1 was working with children on the day of the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a fingerprint background check had not been obtained for staff 1.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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 when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. The rubber mulch under the outdoor play structure measured approximately 3 inches in depth. 6 inches is required. a. The rubber mulch has been placed over a hard black top surface which is not allowed for resilient surfacing. 2. The fall zone for the outdoor play structure lacked the required 6 feet in all directions: a. The slide chute fall zone measured 3 feet; b. One side of this structure was placed 5 feet from the building wall. 3. A plastic swing/slide play structure has been placed directly beside a fence without the required 6 foot fall zone in all directions. 4. A small plastic slide lacks the required 6 foot fall zone.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked documentation of two reference checks. a. Staff 1 was observed caring for children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that reference checks were not on file for staff 1.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The most recent immunization documentation on file for child 1 were administered 11/12/2021. a. Child 1 is under the age of two years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that an updated immunization record had not been obtained for child 1.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-C

      “Based on interview and record review, the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. * 2 year olds : 1:8; *3 year olds up to school age eligible: 1:10. Evidence: 1. Staff 2 reported she was alone with 11 children, ages 2 years - 4 years, on the morning of 06/06/2022. a. A staff-to-child ratio waiver was granted on 12/23/2021 to allow for 9 children, with one staff for 2 year old children however, the number of children in care on this morning exceeded the required staff-to-child ratio for this age group by 1 child. 2. Written attendance documentation confirmed that staff 2 had been caring for 11 children, ages 2 years - 4 years, without a second staff present as required.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on interview and record review, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-children ratio of 1:5 for children 16 months up to 24 months. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 reported she was alone with 8 children, ages 16 months - 24 months, on the morning of 06/06/2022. a. A staff-to-child ratio waiver was granted on 12/23/2021 to allow for 6 children, ages 16 months up to 24 months, with one staff however, the number of children in care on this morning exceeded the required staff-to-child ratio by 2 children. 2. Written attendance documentation confirmed that staff 1 had been caring for 8 children, ages 16 months up to 24 months, without a second staff present as required.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that an employee or volunteer of a licensed or registered child day program must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, lacked a completed sworn statement or affirmation when her record was reviewed on the date of the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that staff 1 had not completed a sworn statemen or affirmation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. There was not documentation on file that staff 1, hire date 05/25/2022, had completed orientation training. a. Staff 1 indicated she had worked alone with a group of children on the morning of the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that while staff 1 had began orientation training she had not completed all of the required elements.”
  9. Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Rush All Aboard licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Rush All Aboard last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rush All Aboard had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 8 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Rush All Aboard care for?

92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Rush All Aboard accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Rush All Aboard's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rush All Aboard cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 634-0302 to ask.

What is Rush All Aboard's phone number?

(434) 634-0302.

Where is Rush All Aboard?

244 Purdy Road, Emporia, VA 23847. The nearest other daycare we list is Family YMCA of Emporia-Greensville, 1.1 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).