Saint Yared Childcare Academy

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present There were three children with preferences or restrictions that were not written on a current list in each classroom where children were present.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment shall be maintained in clean safe and operable condition. Student sink in school age care area was observed to no work and pipes covered in rust. Rust in bathroom metal dividers used by preschool children.”

8VAC20-780-245-K

“A staff member on-site shall have current Daily health observation training. There were no staff on-site with current documentation of having received daily health observation training.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The vehicle used to transport children to and from school had an expired state inspection. The state inspection had been expired for for seven months.”

22.1-289.035-B-3 Complaint related: Yes

“The center is required to obtain a copy of the results of the central registry before an employee can be alone with children. Staff A was alone transporting children to school on 10/15/2025. Staff A's start date 10/14/2025.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first date of attendance. Child C does not have a record of physical exam on file. Child has been enrolled 1 year and 3 months.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Repeat The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall ensure that the center is in compliance with it's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. The licensee did not ensure that the center's own policies and procedures required by the standards have been updated . 1. Program does not have a current continuity of care plan. 2. Program does not have a current discipline plan and steps taken in response.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection report completed on 7/1/2025 was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. 0 of three staff working at the center are currently certified in Daily Health Observation training.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain required information: Child A - Annual review of record was due 12/2/2024 Child B- Annual review of record overdue by 2 months. 7/2025 Child C- Annual review of record over due by 3 months. 6/2025 and is missing emergency contact #2 name, address and telephone number.”

8VAC20-780-50-B

“Repeat Records and reports on children and staff required by this chapter shall be maintained and made accessible for two years after termination of services or separation from employment unless specified otherwise. On 9/10/2025 staff did not have access to staff records during the unannounced inspection.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first date of attendance. Child C does not have a record of physical exam on file. Child has been enrolled 1 year and 3 months.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Repeat The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall ensure that the center is in compliance with it's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. The licensee did not ensure that the center's own policies and procedures required by the standards have been updated . 1. Program does not have a current continuity of care plan. 2. Program does not have a current discipline plan and steps taken in response.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection report completed on 7/1/2025 was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

8VAC20-780-245-L

“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. 0 of three staff working at the center are currently certified in Daily Health Observation training.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain required information: Child A - Annual review of record was due 12/2/2024 Child B- Annual review of record overdue by 2 months. 7/2025 Child C- Annual review of record over due by 3 months. 6/2025 and is missing emergency contact #2 name, address and telephone number.”

8VAC20-780-50-B

“Repeat Records and reports on children and staff required by this chapter shall be maintained and made accessible for two years after termination of services or separation from employment unless specified otherwise. On 9/10/2025 staff did not have access to staff records during the unannounced inspection.”

8VAC20-780-50-B Complaint related: No

“Records and reports on children and staff required by this chapter shall be maintained and made accessible. On 7/1/2025 there was no administration on site that had access or knowledge of staff or child records during the unannounced inspection.”

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. 1. Staff A, Staff B and Staff C are unable to redirect children in the afterschool program and to resolve conflicts. 2. Staff A and Staff B attempt to engage with children, however, the children continue to use language that is unknown to staff.”

8VAC20-780-420-B Complaint related: Yes

“Staff shall promptly inform parents when persistent behavioral problems are identified; such notification shall include any disciplinary steps taken in response. 1. Parents are notified verbally when persistent behavioral problems are identified. Staff C will take over 7 days to respond and no disciplinary steps are documented and implemented.”

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

“In order to promote the child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, support . 1. Children in the afterschool / summer camp class are not given clear rules and guidance. Staff A, Staff B and Staff C do not use consistency in applying expectations with the use of electronics and respectful interactions between the children. 2. Staff A Staff B and Staff C are unable to redirect children to use of more appropriate language and activities.”

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

“During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises and on field trips when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. Staff C who is in the process of verifying documentation for Director qualifications was not present on site 6/17/2025, 6/18/2025, 6/19/2025, 6/2025, 6/24/2025, 6/25/2025, 6/26/20256/27/2025.”

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

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Staff A and Staff B were unable to ensure care and guidance on multiple occasions. 1. Staff A and Staff B were unable to communicate expectations clearly to Child #1 who was running to multiple areas of the center and climbing the shelves and jumping off. Child #1 was observed running from the teachers and hitting and pushing multiple children around the room.”

8VAC20-780-200-A Complaint related: Yes

“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. 1. Staff C was not present onsite 6/17/2025, 6/18/2025, 6/19/2025, 6/20/2025, 6/24/2025, 6/25/2025, 6/26/2025, 6/27/2025. 2. Staff C confirmed there are no other staff at the center that are director or back up director qualified.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The licensee did not ensure that the center's own policies and procedures required by the standards wer e followed: 1. Program does not have a current continuity of care plan. 2. Program does not have a current discipline plan and steps taken in response.”

8VAC20-780-190-A Complaint related: No

“Program directors shall be at least 21 years of age and shall meet one of the following: A1-4 There is not a qualified director on-site. Staff B stated that the director was on leave. Staff B is not director qualified and has not taken additional training to become director qualified.”

8VAC20-780-80-A Complaint related: No

“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. Staff A did not maintain written attendance as Child A was dropped off to school on 4/7/2025.”

22.1-289.035-B-3 Complaint related: No

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employees first day of employment. The staff is supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks completed within the last five years. Staff A transported children to schools on April 7, 2025 from approximately 8:00 am to 8:50 am. Staff A was not supervised during that timeframe by a staff member with completed background searches. Staff A had been employed for 6 days.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Restrooms areas provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper and disposable towels within reach of children. There was no soap or paper towels in the bathroom used by older children.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that cannot be swallowed by children. Electrical outlet under the alphabet did not have covers.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Cots when used by children for designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top and bottom cover or a one - piece covering which is open on three sides. Two children did not have a bottom cover during nap time.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming in contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had no documentation and had been employed 12 days.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Staff record requires documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency before employment or volunteering. Staff A who was employed for two weeks, was missing 2 of 2 required references.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas of the center were not maintained in clean condition. The bathroom by the front door used by older children had not been cleaned or sanitized in the sink and toilet area. There were viable areas of dirt build up.”

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. Staff A who had been employed with the facility for 12 days, did not have a central registry search requested.”

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Restrooms areas provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper and disposable towels within reach of children. There was no soap or paper towels in the bathroom used by older children.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Repeat Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that cannot be swallowed by children. Electrical outlet under the alphabet did not have covers.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Cots when used by children for designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top and bottom cover or a one - piece covering which is open on three sides. Two children did not have a bottom cover during nap time.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming in contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had no documentation and had been employed 12 days.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Staff record requires documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency before employment or volunteering. Staff A who was employed for two weeks, was missing 2 of 2 required references.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas of the center were not maintained in clean condition. The bathroom by the front door used by older children had not been cleaned or sanitized in the sink and toilet area. There were viable areas of dirt build up.”

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. Staff A who had been employed with the facility for 12 days, did not have a central registry search requested.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employees first day of employment. Staff #1, who was employed for 1 day, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search for the central registry prior to the employees first day of employment. Staff #1, who was employed for one day , did not have a central registry search requested.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. The screening for Staff #1 was not completed by day 1 of hire. Staff was employed 1 day.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff record requires documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency before employment or volunteering. Staff#1, who was employed for one day, was missing 1 of 2 required references.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Electric outlets shall have protective covers that cannot be swallowed by children. Electric outlet under step had prongs of cover in outlet but plastic cover was broken off in outlet.”