Sunnybrook Day School

8VAC20-780-240-A

“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. There was no documentation in the record of Staff #3 (employed for four months) to show that The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and contain all the required information. There was no documentation in the record of Staff #2 to show that the individual possesses orientation, as required.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. TB documentation for Staff #1 and Staff #3 was not submitted at the time of employment. TB documentation for Staff #2 was not completed within 30 calendar days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Documentation shall be maintained of shelter-in-place drills that includes all the required information. Documentation for a shelter-in-place drill completed in 2025 did not contain all the required information.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Repeat Violation The center must request repeat background checks every five years. A repeat criminal history background check and central registry search for Staff #5 were not obtained until two months after the background checks had expired.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. The TB documentation for Staff #4 was expired on the day of the inspection. The results had been expired for three months.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Repeat Violation Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards (six inches). Three inches of resilient surfacing was measured under the monkey bars on the main playground. Children were observed playing on the playground on the day of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Repeat Violation The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. An injury report for a serious injury on 8/18//25 did not contain staff and parent signatures or two signatures, which is required.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Repeat Violation 'Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards (six inches). On 8/18/25, when a serious injury of a child occurred, there was not the minimum required amount of resilient surfacing on one of the center's outdoor play areas.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. An injury report for an occurrence on 7/11/25 did not contain staff and parent signatures or two signatures, which is required.”

8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: No

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply: children shall be allowed second helpings of food listed in the USDA's child and adult care meal patterns. Periodically at lunch time, there was not enough food for children to receive second helpings, which is required upon request of children.”

8VAC20-780-560-P Complaint related: No

“A child with a diagnosed food allergy shall not be served any food identified in the written care plan. On 7/11/25, Child #1 (four years of age) was served a food that contained an ingredient the child is allergic to. The food is identified in the child's written care plan.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's services are maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. The center did not follow their supervision policy and procedures, which states that "staff members must be able to see and hear the children in their care." On 5/16/25, a child left their group who was outside, for less than two minutes. The child entered the facility with another group. At the time of this occurrence, Staff #1, who was in charge of caring for the child, was not able to see and hear the child.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall list any substituted food. One the day of the inspection, children were observed eating a substituted food; however, the substituted food was not listed on the menu, which is required.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1 (employed for one year) did not have documentation of requesting a sex offender check from one state and no documentation of requesting a criminal history check or sex offender check from a different state.”

22.1-289.036-A

“The center must request repeat background checks every five years. The record for Staff #2 did not have a five year repeat central registry search, which is required.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Repeat Violation Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. On the day of the inspection, measurements on the back playground did not meet the required minimum safety standard of six inches. Children were observed playing in this play area at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No

“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures. An injury report for an occurrence on 7/11/25 did not contain staff and parent signatures or two signatures, which is required.”

8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: No

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply: children shall be allowed second helpings of food listed in the USDA's child and adult care meal patterns. Periodically at lunch time, there was not enough food for children to receive second helpings, which is required upon request of children.”

8VAC20-780-560-P Complaint related: No

“A child with a diagnosed food allergy shall not be served any food identified in the written care plan. On 7/11/25, Child #1 (four years of age) was served a food that contained an ingredient the child is allergic to. The food is identified in the child's written care plan.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's services are maintained in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. The center did not follow their supervision policy and procedures, which states that "staff members must be able to see and hear the children in their care." On 5/16/25, a child left their group who was outside, for less than two minutes. The child entered the facility with another group. At the time of this occurrence, Staff #1, who was in charge of caring for the child, was not able to see and hear the child.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall list any substituted food. One the day of the inspection, children were observed eating a substituted food; however, the substituted food was not listed on the menu, which is required.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1 (employed for one year) did not have documentation of requesting a sex offender check from one state and no documentation of requesting a criminal history check or sex offender check from a different state.”

22.1-289.036-A

“The center must request repeat background checks every five years. The record for Staff #2 did not have a five year repeat central registry search, which is required.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Repeat Violation Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. On the day of the inspection, measurements on the back playground did not meet the required minimum safety standard of six inches. Children were observed playing in this play area at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-820-120-E-6

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

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. In the main outdoor play area, the resilient surfacing was measured in two areas: by the rock wall was approximately four inches and under the tri-rung bars was approximately one inch. The measurements did not meet the required minimum safety standard of six inches. Children were observed playing in this play area at the time of the inspection.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review the center did not ensure that all background checks are completed every five years. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #3 contained an expired criminal history check and an expired central registry search, which were completed over five years ago.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: On July 19, 2024, the center did not follow their policies related to child supervision. 1. The classroom supervision policy states that ?staff must never, ever, for any reason, leave a child unattended.? a. Child #1 (2 years old) was left in Room 3, alone and unsupervised for approximately 15-20 minutes. 2.The playground supervision policy states that ?teachers should know how many children are in their care at all times? and lists times in which teachers should count children, to include before taking children outside and when children are outside. a. Staff #3 confirmed that they did not count children in the group while outside. 3.The reporting suspected child abuse and neglect policy states that once the director is notified, ?the director will immediately make a report to the Department of Social Services.? The center defines neglect as ?the failure to provide for a consumer’s basic needs or the failure to protect a consumer from harm.? a. Staff #1 (program director) confirmed that after the incident, a report was not made regarding Child #1 (two years old) being left alone in the classroom without staff supervision for approximately 15-20 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1.On July 19, 2024, Child #1 (two years old) was left unsupervised in Room 3. The child was found alone in the classroom, by the center’s custodian approximately 15-20 minutes after the staff had taken the rest of the class outside. 2.Staff #1 (program director) confirmed that Child #1 was left alone in Room 3, without staff supervision.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interview the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. 1.Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 (two years old) was left alone for approximately 15-20 minutes. a. Both Staff #1 and Staff #2 stated that it was evident that Child #1 had been crying during the time of the incident. b. Staff #3 stated that Child #1 was crying at the time they retrieved the child from the classroom. 2.Staff #2, one of two teachers assigned to Room 3 at the time of the incident, stated that she was not aware that Child #1 had been left alone and unsupervised in the classroom until the child was returned to the group still out on the playground, by Staff #3.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation the center did not ensure to maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1.The allergy list posted in room six was not posted in a way that was kept confidential. a. The list was hanging on a wall and visible to anyone entering the classroom.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review the center did not ensure that all background checks are completed every five years. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #3 (employed over five years) contained an expired criminal history check and an expired central registry search.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: 1. The documentation of the center’s annual fire inspection was dated 8/15/23, which was expired. a. The program director confirmed that this was the last fire inspection on file and the fire inspection needed to be scheduled.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation: Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.In a Pre-k classroom, there was a container of disinfectant wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet. a. The manufacturer’s label stated, ?Keep Out of Reach of Children.? 2.Classroom staff confirmed that the cabinet was unlocked at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review the center did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #1 contained TB results dated for August 9, 2022, with no follow up screening within the required timeframe of two years. 2.The records for Staff #2 and Staff #4 contained TB results dated for August 2, 2022, with no follow up screening within the required timeframe of two years.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review the center did not ensure that all background checks are completed every five years. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #3 contained an expired criminal history check and an expired central registry search, which were completed over five years ago.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure that 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. Evidence: On July 19, 2024, the center did not follow their policies related to child supervision. 1. The classroom supervision policy states that ?staff must never, ever, for any reason, leave a child unattended.? a. Child #1 (2 years old) was left in Room 3, alone and unsupervised for approximately 15-20 minutes. 2.The playground supervision policy states that ?teachers should know how many children are in their care at all times? and lists times in which teachers should count children, to include before taking children outside and when children are outside. a. Staff #3 confirmed that they did not count children in the group while outside. 3.The reporting suspected child abuse and neglect policy states that once the director is notified, ?the director will immediately make a report to the Department of Social Services.? The center defines neglect as ?the failure to provide for a consumer’s basic needs or the failure to protect a consumer from harm.? a. Staff #1 (program director) confirmed that after the incident, a report was not made regarding Child #1 (two years old) being left alone in the classroom without staff supervision for approximately 15-20 minutes.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1.On July 19, 2024, Child #1 (two years old) was left unsupervised in Room 3. The child was found alone in the classroom, by the center’s custodian approximately 15-20 minutes after the staff had taken the rest of the class outside. 2.Staff #1 (program director) confirmed that Child #1 was left alone in Room 3, without staff supervision.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interview the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. 1.Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 (two years old) was left alone for approximately 15-20 minutes. a. Both Staff #1 and Staff #2 stated that it was evident that Child #1 had been crying during the time of the incident. b. Staff #3 stated that Child #1 was crying at the time they retrieved the child from the classroom. 2.Staff #2, one of two teachers assigned to Room 3 at the time of the incident, stated that she was not aware that Child #1 had been left alone and unsupervised in the classroom until the child was returned to the group still out on the playground, by Staff #3.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation the center did not ensure to maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1.The allergy list posted in room six was not posted in a way that was kept confidential. a. The list was hanging on a wall and visible to anyone entering the classroom.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review the center did not ensure that all background checks are completed every five years. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #3 (employed over five years) contained an expired criminal history check and an expired central registry search.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: 1. The documentation of the center’s annual fire inspection was dated 8/15/23, which was expired. a. The program director confirmed that this was the last fire inspection on file and the fire inspection needed to be scheduled.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation: Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.In a Pre-k classroom, there was a container of disinfectant wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet. a. The manufacturer’s label stated, ?Keep Out of Reach of Children.? 2.Classroom staff confirmed that the cabinet was unlocked at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review the center did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #1 contained TB results dated for August 9, 2022, with no follow up screening within the required timeframe of two years. 2.The records for Staff #2 and Staff #4 contained TB results dated for August 2, 2022, with no follow up screening within the required timeframe of two years.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure that children’s records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1.The records for Child #1 and Child #2 were missing the work phone number for one parent. 2.The program director confirmed that one parent’s work phone number was not in the record of Child #1 and Child #2.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1.A wooden fence on the west yard of the playground was broken and splintering, posing an injury hazard to the children in care. 2. There was a metal tub of standing water in the east yard of the playground. Mosquitoes were observed flying around the water.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-2

“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that fans, when used, shall be out of reach of children. Evidence: 1. There were fans on shelves that were accessible to children in three classrooms (room 2, room 7, and room 8). 2.The program director confirmed that the fans were in reach of children in care.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was a hazardous substance with ?Keep Out of Reach of Children? on the manufacturer's label. This substance was unlocked and accessible to children. a. In room eight, there was disinfectant spray stored in an unlocked cabinet. 2. Classroom staff confirmed that the cabinet was unlocked at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that resilient surfacing for playground equipment complies with required safety standards. Evidence: 1.The resilient surfacing measurements taken on the back yard playground used by children in care was not at least six inches in depth. 2.The program director confirmed that there was not six inches of resilient surface in the fall zones on this playground.”