The Goddard School - Alexandria Old Town

8VAC20-780-550-P

“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 date and time when parents were notified. The written record for the self-reported allergic reaction incident that occurred on 9/01/2026, did not include the date and time of parent notification.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight supervision of staff. On 9/01/2026, six two-year-old children were left in the library area of the classroom while Staff #1 entered the bathroom to change a soiled pull-up for another child. During that time, Child #1 (age 2 years) left the library area and was no longer within actual sight of Staff #1. Child #1 went over to the eating area and ingested a snack provided from home for another student containing a food allergen which was found on the floor near the eating area. Staff #1 confirmed the activities taking place at the time of the incident.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of two-year-old children at the time of a self-reported allergy incident on 9/1/2026. Staff #1 and Staff #3 confirmed that Staff #1 was working alone with children on 9/1/2026. Staff #2, confirmed that Staff #1 is not program leader qualified.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Staff #1 stated that they were aware of Child #1's food allergy on 9/01/2026 and that the snack brought from home by another child in the class was being consumed. Before completely cleaning up after the snack period, Staff #1 went into the bathroom to change a child's soiled diaper. During that time, Child #1 (age two years) picked up a food allergen off the floor and ingested it. Staff #1 observed Child #1 "licking" the food when they retuned from the bathroom. The product packaging clearly stated that the food item contained the allergen. The child's emergency medication had to be administered to address an allergic reaction. This violation was previously cited for the same child during the 4/2/26-4/15/26 inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had no documentation of a negative TB screening and had been employed for over six months. Staff #1 confirmed that they were working with children on the date of the reported incident.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #1, employed for more than 6 months, did not have documentation of requesting a search of the central registry from one state and no documentation of requesting a search of the central registry and criminal history check from a different state. Staff #1 confirmed that they had been working alone with children, specifically on 9/01/2026, when the self-reported incident took place. Staff #1 was previously cited for this violation on May 14, 2026.”

22.1-289.011-F

“REPEAT VIOLATION: The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 8/06/2026, were not posted on the premises at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“REPEAT VIOLATION: The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The record for Child #1 (age 13-months) did not contain documentation of additional immunizations. The additional immunizations were past due by four months.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment and that staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #6, who has been employed for over four months, did not have documentation of a central registry search requested and was not working under the supervision of someone with all required background checks.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #2, who does not meet lead teacher qualifications, was observed alone with a group of children in Classroom #10 on the day of the inspection. Staff #8 and #9, who do not meet lead teacher qualifications, were both working together with a group of infant children in Classroom #1 during the inspection. Staff #10 and #11, neither who meet lead teacher qualifications, were observed working together with a group of children in Classroom #8 during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-440-J

“There shall be at least twelve inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs. The cribs occupied by Child #2 and #3 were spaced approximately four inches apart. The cribs occupied by Child #4 and #5 were also spaced approximately four inches apart.”

8VAC20-780-290-3

“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There were two uncovered outlets in the multipurpose room, which is used as an indoor activity space and throughway to the outdoor playgrounds for all children within the school, and was accessible to children ages 12-24 months at the time of inspection.”

8VAC20-821-270-6-c

“The notice of the superintendent's intent to revoke the license of a child day program provided by the department shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the facility to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. The Notice of Intent to Revoke the License, issued on 8/26/2026, was not posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the facility as the posting was observed incomplete, covered by a tall plant, and only posted by one of the two public entrances at the time of the inspection.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #4, employed for over 12 months, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search from out-of-state. This staff's record was previously cited during the 4/14/26-6/04/26 and 7/07/26 inspections. The record for Staff #7, employed for 11.5 months, did not have documentation of requesting a search, or results of a search, of a central registry from out -of-state and a criminal history record information check from out-of-state. A sex offender registry check from out-of-state was completed but not dated. This staff's record was previously cited during the 4/02/26-4/15/26 and 7/07/26 inspections. During the inspection, Staff #7 was not working under the supervision of an individual with all required background checks.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of an updated TB screening. The updated screening was due 8 weeks ago.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“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 date and time when parents were notified. The written record for the self-reported allergic reaction incident that occurred on 9/01/2026, did not include the date and time of parent notification.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight supervision of staff. On 9/01/2026, six two-year-old children were left in the library area of the classroom while Staff #1 entered the bathroom to change a soiled pull-up for another child. During that time, Child #1 (age 2 years) left the library area and was no longer within actual sight of Staff #1. Child #1 went over to the eating area and ingested a snack provided from home for another student containing a food allergen which was found on the floor near the eating area. Staff #1 confirmed the activities taking place at the time of the incident.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of two-year-old children at the time of a self-reported allergy incident on 9/1/2026. Staff #1 and Staff #3 confirmed that Staff #1 was working alone with children on 9/1/2026. Staff #2, confirmed that Staff #1 is not program leader qualified.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Staff #1 stated that they were aware of Child #1's food allergy on 9/01/2026 and that the snack brought from home by another child in the class was being consumed. Before completely cleaning up after the snack period, Staff #1 went into the bathroom to change a child's soiled diaper. During that time, Child #1 (age two years) picked up a food allergen off the floor and ingested it. Staff #1 observed Child #1 "licking" the food when they retuned from the bathroom. The product packaging clearly stated that the food item contained the allergen. The child's emergency medication had to be administered to address an allergic reaction. This violation was previously cited for the same child during the 4/2/26-4/15/26 inspection.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had no documentation of a negative TB screening and had been employed for over six months. Staff #1 confirmed that they were working with children on the date of the reported incident.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #1, employed for more than 6 months, did not have documentation of requesting a search of the central registry from one state and no documentation of requesting a search of the central registry and criminal history check from a different state. Staff #1 confirmed that they had been working alone with children, specifically on 9/01/2026, when the self-reported incident took place. Staff #1 was previously cited for this violation on May 14, 2026.”

22.1-289.011-F

“REPEAT VIOLATION: The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 8/06/2026, were not posted on the premises at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“REPEAT VIOLATION: The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The record for Child #1 (age 13-months) did not contain documentation of additional immunizations. The additional immunizations were past due by four months.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment and that staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #6, who has been employed for over four months, did not have documentation of a central registry search requested and was not working under the supervision of someone with all required background checks.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #2, who does not meet lead teacher qualifications, was observed alone with a group of children in Classroom #10 on the day of the inspection. Staff #8 and #9, who do not meet lead teacher qualifications, were both working together with a group of infant children in Classroom #1 during the inspection. Staff #10 and #11, neither who meet lead teacher qualifications, were observed working together with a group of children in Classroom #8 during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-440-J

“There shall be at least twelve inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs. The cribs occupied by Child #2 and #3 were spaced approximately four inches apart. The cribs occupied by Child #4 and #5 were also spaced approximately four inches apart.”

8VAC20-780-290-3

“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There were two uncovered outlets in the multipurpose room, which is used as an indoor activity space and throughway to the outdoor playgrounds for all children within the school, and was accessible to children ages 12-24 months at the time of inspection.”

8VAC20-821-270-6-c

“The notice of the superintendent's intent to revoke the license of a child day program provided by the department shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the facility to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. The Notice of Intent to Revoke the License, issued on 8/26/2026, was not posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the facility as the posting was observed incomplete, covered by a tall plant, and only posted by one of the two public entrances at the time of the inspection.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #4, employed for over 12 months, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search from out-of-state. This staff's record was previously cited during the 4/14/26-6/04/26 and 7/07/26 inspections. The record for Staff #7, employed for 11.5 months, did not have documentation of requesting a search, or results of a search, of a central registry from out -of-state and a criminal history record information check from out-of-state. A sex offender registry check from out-of-state was completed but not dated. This staff's record was previously cited during the 4/02/26-4/15/26 and 7/07/26 inspections. During the inspection, Staff #7 was not working under the supervision of an individual with all required background checks.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The record for Staff #2 did not contain documentation of an updated TB screening. The updated screening was due 8 weeks ago.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: Documentation of child updates and annual confirmation of updated information in the child's record. The documentation in the record for Child #1 had not been updated or confirmed in over 2 years.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #1, employed for 3.5 months, did not have documentation of results from a criminal history background search from one state. Staff #1 was observed working alone with children at the time of the reported incident.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“REPEAT VIOLATION: The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. Camera footage shows that on 7/22/2026, Staff #1 roughly pulled Child #1 (age 3 years) by the arm twice to have the child line up to go inside.”

8VAC20-780-70

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICINCY: 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 over seven weeks, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. During the inspection, occupied cots in Classroom #10 were not spaced at least 12 inches apart. Cots occupied by Child A and Child B were measured to be only 7.5 inches apart. Cots occupied by Child C and Child D were measured to be only 7.5 inches apart. Cots occupied by Child D and Child E were measured to be only 5.0 inches apart.”

8VAC20-780-380-A-2

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Centers operating five or more hours per day shall have a designated rest period for at least one hour but no more than two hours. Staff in Classroom #6 confirmed that Child F (four years of age), who is participating in an accelerated pre-k program located in Classroom #9, would not have a designated rest period of at least one hour but no more than two hours. At the time of the inspection, Child F was observed awake, sitting at a table, and awaiting transition from Classroom #6 to Classroom #9 at the beginning of the rest period.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition. During the inspection, chipping paint and drywall was observed on the wall in Classroom #5's library center, within the reach of children (age 2 years).”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #6, employed for over two months, did not have documentation of results from a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state. Staff #6 was observed working alone with children at the time of the inspection on 08/06/26. Staff #5, employed for over four months, did not have documentation of results from a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state. Staff #5 was observed working alone with children at the time of the inspection on 08/06/26. Staff #4, employed for over three months, did not have documentation of results from a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state. Staff #4 was observed working alone with children at the time of the inspection on 08/06/26.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: Documentation of child updates and annual confirmation of updated information in the child's record. The documentation in the record for Child #1 had not been updated or confirmed in over 2 years.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #1, employed for 3.5 months, did not have documentation of results from a criminal history background search from one state. Staff #1 was observed working alone with children at the time of the reported incident.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“REPEAT VIOLATION: The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. Camera footage shows that on 7/22/2026, Staff #1 roughly pulled Child #1 (age 3 years) by the arm twice to have the child line up to go inside.”

8VAC20-780-70

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICINCY: 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 over seven weeks, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

8VAC20-780-440-E

“There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. During the inspection, occupied cots in Classroom #10 were not spaced at least 12 inches apart. Cots occupied by Child A and Child B were measured to be only 7.5 inches apart. Cots occupied by Child C and Child D were measured to be only 7.5 inches apart. Cots occupied by Child D and Child E were measured to be only 5.0 inches apart.”

8VAC20-780-380-A-2

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Centers operating five or more hours per day shall have a designated rest period for at least one hour but no more than two hours. Staff in Classroom #6 confirmed that Child F (four years of age), who is participating in an accelerated pre-k program located in Classroom #9, would not have a designated rest period of at least one hour but no more than two hours. At the time of the inspection, Child F was observed awake, sitting at a table, and awaiting transition from Classroom #6 to Classroom #9 at the beginning of the rest period.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition. During the inspection, chipping paint and drywall was observed on the wall in Classroom #5's library center, within the reach of children (age 2 years).”

22.1-289.057-A

“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #6, employed for over two months, did not have documentation of results from a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state. Staff #6 was observed working alone with children at the time of the inspection on 08/06/26. Staff #5, employed for over four months, did not have documentation of results from a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state. Staff #5 was observed working alone with children at the time of the inspection on 08/06/26. Staff #4, employed for over three months, did not have documentation of results from a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state. Staff #4 was observed working alone with children at the time of the inspection on 08/06/26.”

8VAC20-780-180-A

“Staff shall be of good character and reputation. Based on interviews, it was confirmed that the documentation provided to the parent of a child who sustained a bump to the face on 4/15/2026 was altered to omit the details of how the incident actually occured.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Striking or rough handling a child is forbidden. Witness A and Witness B confirmed that on 4/15/2026, Staff #1 was observed striking Child #1 (age 8 months) on the bottom while the child was crawling, causing the child to fall and sustain a bump to their face.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Witness A and Witness B confirmed that on 4/15/2026, Staff #1 hit Child #1 (age 8 months) on the bottom while the child was crawling, in order to move the child out of the storage space. This caused the child to fall and sustain a bump to their face.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. On 4/15/2026, Witness A and Witness B observed Staff #1 strike Child #1 (age 8 months) on the bottom while the child was crawling, causing the child to fall and bump their face on the floor instead of moving the child in a way that ensured their care and protection.”

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

“Repeat Violation/Systemic Deficiency When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not ensure the care and protection of Child #1 (age 5) when they allowed a group of fellow classmates to verbally reprimand the child for their behavior without intervening. Witness #1 and #2 confirmed that this occurred in their presence on May 18, 2026.”

8VAC20-780-410-3 Complaint related: No

“Punishment by another child or threats thereof are forbidden. Staff #1 confirmed that they had allowed a child in their care to be verbally reprimanded by fellow classmates. Witness #1 and #2 confirmed this had occurred in their presence on May 18, 2026 at approximately 4:30 pm.”

8VAC20-780-180-A

“Staff shall be of good character and reputation. Based on interviews, it was confirmed that the documentation provided to the parent of a child who sustained a bump to the face on 4/15/2026 was altered to omit the details of how the incident actually occured.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Striking or rough handling a child is forbidden. Witness A and Witness B confirmed that on 4/15/2026, Staff #1 was observed striking Child #1 (age 8 months) on the bottom while the child was crawling, causing the child to fall and sustain a bump to their face.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Witness A and Witness B confirmed that on 4/15/2026, Staff #1 hit Child #1 (age 8 months) on the bottom while the child was crawling, in order to move the child out of the storage space. This caused the child to fall and sustain a bump to their face.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. On 4/15/2026, Witness A and Witness B observed Staff #1 strike Child #1 (age 8 months) on the bottom while the child was crawling, causing the child to fall and bump their face on the floor instead of moving the child in a way that ensured their care and protection.”

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

“Repeat Violation/Systemic Deficiency When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not ensure the care and protection of Child #1 (age 5) when they allowed a group of fellow classmates to verbally reprimand the child for their behavior without intervening. Witness #1 and #2 confirmed that this occurred in their presence on May 18, 2026.”

8VAC20-780-410-3 Complaint related: No

“Punishment by another child or threats thereof are forbidden. Staff #1 confirmed that they had allowed a child in their care to be verbally reprimanded by fellow classmates. Witness #1 and #2 confirmed this had occurred in their presence on May 18, 2026 at approximately 4:30 pm.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“REPEAT VIOLATION/.SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #15, who had been employed for one week, did not have a central registry search requested.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. There were eight over-the-counter medications for children stored onsite that were not labeled with the dosage amount and time or times to be given.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #15, who has been employed for one week, had a completed national criminal background check which was requested and received by another provider/entity.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for Staff #2, who has been employed for over nine months, did not contain a completed sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“The required ratio for children ages 3 years up to school-age eligible, is one staff per ten children. On 07/07/26, Staff #8 was observed supervising 12 children (youngest child 3 years old) from approximately 2:30 pm-2:50 pm.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition. In classroom 11, there were three small areas of chipping paint and drywall in addition to a 3 inch by 1.5 inch rectangular hole in the drywall located approximately 12 inches above the ground, within reach of the children in care. Loose drywall and paint pieces were observed on the floor below the hole. Staff confirmed that they knew the hole was there and had marked it with colored tape but had not covered it or had it repaired. In classroom 13, there were three small areas of chipping paint and drywall on the wall in the library center within reach of the children.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #1, employed for over nine months, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search from out-of-state. Staff #1 was observed working alone with children at the time of the inspection on 07/07/26. Staff #2, employed for over ten months, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search and sex offender search from out-of-state. Staff #2 was observed not being supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks on 07/07/26. Staff #3, employed for 15 days, did not have results of a central registry search from out-of-state. Staff #3 was observed not being supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks on 07/07/26. Staff #4, employed for over eleven months, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search from out-of-state. Staff #4 was observed not being supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks on 07/07/26. Staff #5, employed for over ten months, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search from out-of-state and a criminal history record information check from out-of-state. Staff #5 was observed not being supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks on 07/07/26. Staff #7, employed for over ten months, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search from out-of-state and a criminal history record information check from out-of-state. Staff #7 was observed working alone with children during the inspection on 07/07/26 and was previously cited on 5/14/2026. Staff #8, employed for over 3 months, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search from out-of-state. Staff #8 was working alone with children on 07/07/26. Staff #9, employed for over 24 months, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search from out-of-state and a criminal history record information check from out-of-state. Staff #9 was observed working alone with children during the inspection on 07/07/26. Staff #10, employed for two days, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a sex offender search from out-of-state. Staff #11, employed for over 6 weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a sex offender search from out-of-state.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. The records for Staff #3 and #9 did contain documentation of completing 16 hours of annual training.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2?s national criminal background check was dated four days after their first day of employment. Staff #3, who had been employed for 19 months, does not have a completed national criminal background check.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #2 was completed approximately five days after their first day of employment.”

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 findings from the most recent inspection, dated 05/06/26, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

8VAC20-780-245-J-3

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who has satisfactorily completed a training course developed or approved by the Department of Education in consultation with the Department of Health and the Board of Nursing. Child #4, #8, #11, #12, #13, #14, and #15 have been prescribed an emergency medication that is kept at the center. No staff at the center has satisfactorily completed an approved training course for specific to the Auvi-Q brand to administer the emergency medications prescribed.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: Written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained; and these products shall be inaccessible to children. Two diaper ointment or cream products in Classroom #1 were not accompanied by written parent authorization. Fourteen diaper ointment or cream products in Classroom #8 were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Over-the-counter skin products belonging to Child #8 and Child #16 expired in April 2026.”

8VAC20-780-510-G

“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Medication for Child #4, #7 and #11 was not labeled with the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Medication for Child #5 was not labeled with the child’s name, dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.”

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Staff shall request at least annually, parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. The annual parent confirmation of required information is overdue by 23 months for Child #3, 2 years for Child #4, and 3 months for Child #8.”

8VAC20-780-380-A-2

“Centers operating five or more hours per day shall have a designated rest period for at least one hour but no more than two hours. The posted daily schedule and Staff #11, #12, #13, and #14 confirm that 15 children, between the ages of three and five year of age, who are participating in an accelerated pre-k program located in Classroom #5, do not have a designated rest period of at least one hour but no more than two hours.”

8VAC20-780-340-D

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: 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. At the time of the inspection, Classroom #1, #3 , #6, #7, did not have at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director present.”

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. Spray bottles containing sanitizing solution and soapy water solution were not kept in a locked place and were accessible to children in Classroom #2 (ages 3-4 years) and in Classroom #8 (ages 16-24 months).”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Areas of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Chipped and peeling paint was observed on walls in Classroom #7, within the reach of children aged 2-3 years old.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“REPEAT VIOLATION: The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for Child #6 (age: 1 year) which was overdue by seven weeks, and Child #10 (age: 11 months) which was overdue by three months.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION: The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The center did not have personalized documentation of immunizations received for Child #8. Child #8 has been enrolled for 15 months.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #4, employed for over five months, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search from out-of-state. Staff #4 was occasionally works alone with children. The record for Staff #5, employed for 51 days, did not have documentation of requesting a search, or results of a search, of a central registry from out -of-state, a criminal history record information check from out-of-state, and a sex offender registry check from out-of-state. Staff #5 was occasionally working alone with children. The record for Staff #6, employed for one day, did not have documentation of requesting a search or results of a central registry search from out-of-state. The record for Staff #10, employed for 36 days, did not have documentation of requesting a search, or results of a search, of a central registry from out -of-state, a criminal history record information check from out-of-state, Staff #11 confirmed that Staff #10 has worked occasionally alone with children.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Staff #11 confirmed that shelter in place drills were not practiced in 2025.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. In classrooms #1, #2, and #3, food brought from home for seven children was not dated. In classrooms #4, #5, and #8, food from home for three children was not dated or clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment, a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. The record for Staff #4, employed for over five months, contained documentation of an online CPR certification that did not include an in-person competency demonstration as part of the training.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #6, who has been employed for one day, did not have documentation of a central registry search requested.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Staff shall complete orientation training as outlined in subsection C of 8VAC20-780-240 no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #2, #3, #4, #7, and #8 completed orientation training more than seven days after the date of assuming job responsibilities.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #8 did not contain the address of one designated person.”

8VAC20-780-70

“REPEAT VIOLATION / SYSTEMIC VIOLATION: The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. If a reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include dates of contact and signature of person making call. Staff #1, #3, #5, #7, #8, and #10?s documentation of references did not include the signature of the person who made the calls or dates of contact. Staff #2?s documentation from references did not contain support of their character, reputation, or competency. Staff #4's (employed over five months) and #6 's (employed one day) records did not contain documentation that references were checked before employment. Staff #9's (employed over 11 months) record was missing one of the two required references. The one reference on file did not include the signature of the person who made the call or the date of contact.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Documentation of a TB screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #1?s TB screening was dated one day after starting employment. Staff #2?s TB screening was dated four days after starting employment. Staff #4?s TB was dated two days after starting employment. Staff #8?s TB was dated six days after starting employment. The TB screenings of Staff #5, who has been employed for over seven weeks, and Staff #6, who has been employed for one day, were not present in their records.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance; or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The center did not have documentation of a physical examination for Child #8. Child #8 has been enrolled for 15 months.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #11 confirmed that Staff #4 works alone with children at times. Staff #4?s CPR certification did not include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #5 confirmed that they work alone with children at times. Staff #5 does not have a current certification in CPR. Staff #7 and #15 were observed working together in Classroom #1. Staff #7?s CPR certification did not include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #15 did not have documentation of current certification in CPR.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-2 Complaint related: No

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid. Staff #3 was observed working alone in a classroom where children were present. Staff #3 does not have current certification in first aid.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1 Complaint related: No

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #2 confirmed that they work alone in a classroom where children were present. Staff #2 does not have current certification in CPR. Staff #3 was observed working alone in a classroom where children were present. Staff #3 does not have current certification in CPR. Staff #7 was observed working alone in a classroom where children were present. Staff #7 does not have current certification in CPR.”

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

“REPEAT VIOLATION: 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. On 04/16/2026, classrooms A, B, C, D, and E did not have at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director regularly present.”

8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC VIOLATION: The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. If a reference check is taken over the phone, documentation shall include dates of contact and signature of person making call. Staff #2, #4, and #5's documentation of references did not include dates of contact or a signature of the person making the calls. Staff #2, #4, and #5's files did not include documentation to demonstrate that they possess the education, certification, and experience required to work as a program lead. Staff #2 has been employed for over six months. Staff #4 has been employed for three months. Staff #5 has been employed for 10 days. Staff #3's employed for 45 days, had documentation of one reference that did not include a date of contact or signature of person who made the call, and documentation of a second reference was not present in their record. Staff #6, employed for a month, did not have documentation in their record showing that two or more references were checked before employment. Staff #8, employed for 17 days, had documentation of one reference that did not include a date of contact or the signature of the person who made the call, and documentation of a second reference was not present in their record. Staff #9 's and #11's records were missing documentation to demonstrate that they possess the education, certification, and experience required to work as a program lead. Staff #10, #13, and #14's documentation of references did not include dates of contact or the signature of the person who made the calls. Staff #10 has been employed for two months. Staff #13 has been employed for one month. Staff #14 has been employed for eight months. Staff #12, employed for 29 days, did not have documentation in their record showing that two or more references were checked before employment, and the record did not include documentation demonstrating that they possess the education, certification, and experience required to work as a program lead.”

8VAC20-780-160-A Complaint related: No

“SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to employment. Staff #3's TB screening was dated 23 days after their first day of employment. Staff #4, employed for three months, did not have documentation of a TB screening on file. Staff #8's TB screening was dated 2 days after their first day of employment. Staff #11's TB screening was dated 33 days after their first day of employment. Staff #12's TB screening was dated 2 days after their first day of employment. Staff #13, employed for one month, did not have documentation of a TB screening on file.”

22.1-289.035-B-4 Complaint related: No

“REPEAT/SYSTEMIC DEFICENCY: The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment and staff shall be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they receive all required results. Staff #3, employed for 45-days, did not have documentation of requesting a search of out of state central registry from two states. Staff #3 was observed working alone in a classroom with a group of children on 04/14/2026. Staff #4, employed for three months, did not have documentation of requesting a search of a sex offender registry and central registry from two states. Staff #4 confirmed that they have worked alone with children. Staff #5, employed for 10 days, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history record check from one state and results of a sex offender and central registry from two states. Staff #11, employed for 22 months, did not have documentation of requesting an out of state criminal history record check and central registry check from one state. Staff #11 was observed working alone in a classroom with a group of children on 04/14/2026. Staff #13, employed for one month, did not have documentation of requesting an out of state central registry check from one state. Staff #13 confirmed that they have worked alone in a classroom with a group of children. Staff #14, employed for eight months, did not have documentation of requesting an out of state criminal history record check and central registry check from one state. Staff #14 was not supervised at all times by an individual with all background checks based on staff classroom assignments provided by the school.”

22.1-289.035-B-1 Complaint related: No

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICENCY: The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #12's sworn statement was provided five days after the start of employment. Staff #14's sworn statement was provided three days after the start of employment.”

22.1-289.035-B-3 Complaint related: No

“REPEAT VIOLATION/SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY: The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment and staff must be supervised at all times by an individual with all required background checks until they have received all required results. The record for Staff #3, employed for over a month, does not have a copy of the results for a search of the central registry. Staff #3 was observed working with a group of children on 04/14/2026, and was not supervised at all times by an individual with all background checks. The record for Staff #13, employed for over a month, does not have a copy of the results for a search of the central registry. Staff #13 confirmed that they have worked alone during break times and was not supervised at all times by an individual with all background checks.”

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

“Areas of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition. Mouse droppings were observed in classroom #1 around the base of furniture and on the carpet accessible to children, aged 12-16 months. Mouse droppings were observed in classroom #2 around the perimeter of the room accessible to children, aged 16-24 months. Mouse droppings were observed in classroom #3, which was occupied by children aged 2-3 years old, underneath a stack of cots. Mouse droppings were observed in classroom #4 on top of cubbies near the microwave, under a sink, and in the closet, accessible to children ages 3-4 years old. Mouse droppings were observed in classroom #5 on toy shelves, under the cubbies, and in a corner ,accessible to children aged 3-4 years old. Mouse droppings were observed in classroom #6 in the closet and in the reading area , accessible to children aged 4-5 years old. Multiple staff members verbally confirmed that they must clean up mouse droppings in and around the classrooms daily.”