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8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The record of Child #1, enrolled for six days, was missing the name, address, and phone number of a second emergency contact to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“(Repeat Violation) The required first aid kits shall include the required items. The first aid kit used during the transportation of children was missing scissors and tweezers.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“***Repeat Violation*** Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. 1. On vehicle #1, one container of Clorox wipes was sitting behind the driver's seat within reach of children. 2. On vehicle #2, one container of Lysol, one container of washer fluid, one container of transmission fix, and one container of adhesive remover.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“First aid kits shall have all required items. The first aid kit was missing one thermometer and one of the two triangle bandages.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“The required ratio for children ages three years to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. 1. Staff #2 left staff #3 alone on the playground with 11 children. 2. Staff #3 left staff #2 alone with 11 children when dropping of supplies in another room.”

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. Two doors in the hallway were missing door handles.”

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. In room #1, three cans of Lysol were in the unlocked closest. 2. In the hallway closet, one container of bleach, one container of Fabolous, and two containers of Lysol were unlocked and within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 1. Child A (4 years old) went to the bathroom, located outside of the room. Staff #2 and staff #3 were not within actual sight and sound supervision. 2. Child B (3 years old) was walking around in the hallway / bathroom area. Staff #2 and staff #3 were not within actual sight and sound supervision and did not know the child was in the hallway.”

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Tables are required to be sanitized after each use for feeding. The tables used for afternoon snack were not sanitized after the children finished snack.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating meals and snacks. Children did not wash their hands after eating afternoon snack.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“The required ratio for children ages three years to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. 1. Staff #2 left staff #3 alone on the playground with 11 children. 2. Staff #3 left staff #2 alone with 11 children when dropping of supplies in another room.”

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. Two doors in the hallway were missing door handles.”

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. In room #1, three cans of Lysol were in the unlocked closest. 2. In the hallway closet, one container of bleach, one container of Fabolous, and two containers of Lysol were unlocked and within reach of children.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 1. Child A (4 years old) went to the bathroom, located outside of the room. Staff #2 and staff #3 were not within actual sight and sound supervision. 2. Child B (3 years old) was walking around in the hallway / bathroom area. Staff #2 and staff #3 were not within actual sight and sound supervision and did not know the child was in the hallway.”

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Tables are required to be sanitized after each use for feeding. The tables used for afternoon snack were not sanitized after the children finished snack.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating meals and snacks. Children did not wash their hands after eating afternoon snack.”

8VAC20-780-440-A

“Cribs, cots, rest mats or beds shall be provided for children during the designated rest period On 4/01/24, at 1:55 PM, four preschool children were resting directly on the carpet during the designated rest period. The center’s daily schedule documents that nap time is from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Staff #4 confirmed that it was the designated rest period and that the preschool age children had just finished watching a movie.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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. At approximately 1:45 PM on 4/01/25, there were 15 children present in the center, but only 13 were marked present on the attendance record. The administrator confirmed that two of the 15 children were not signed in on the correct date.”

8VAC20-780-440-A

“Cribs, cots, rest mats or beds shall be provided for children during the designated rest period On 4/01/24, at 1:55 PM, four preschool children were resting directly on the carpet during the designated rest period. The center’s daily schedule documents that nap time is from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Staff #4 confirmed that it was the designated rest period and that the preschool age children had just finished watching a movie.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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. At approximately 1:45 PM on 4/01/25, there were 15 children present in the center, but only 13 were marked present on the attendance record. The administrator confirmed that two of the 15 children were not signed in on the correct date.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two cabinets in the hallway were not locked. Cabinet #1, the lock was broken and had two containers of Clorox cleaner, one container of comet, one container of glass cleaner. Cabinet #2, the lock was not fastened and had two Clorox cleaners, one container of Lysol, two containers of glass cleaner, and two containers of disinfecting wipes.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Two cabinets in the hallway were not locked. Cabinet #1, the lock was broken and had two containers of Clorox cleaner, one container of comet, one container of glass cleaner. Cabinet #2, the lock was not fastened and had two Clorox cleaners, one container of Lysol, two containers of glass cleaner, and two containers of disinfecting wipes.”

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on interviews, behavioral guidance was not age and stage appropriate. Evidence: 1. During lunch on 12/05/2023, a cup of ramen noodles was placed in front of child #1, three years of age. 2. Staff #1 reported that she directed child #1 not to touch the hot noodles. 3. Child #1 reached for the cup and the contents spilled onto the child. 4. Child #1 was hospitalized for second degree burns on his left calf and thigh.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on interviews, the care, protection, and guidance of a child was not ensured by supervising staff. Evidence: During lunch on 12/05/2023, Staff #1 placed a hot cup of ramen noodles within reach of child #1 (3 years old). Staff #1 directed the child not to touch the hot noodles and began to walk away to get a bowl when child #1 began screaming and crying. Staff #1 reported that the child knocked over the cup and the contents spilled over onto the table and the child. 2. Child #1 was transported to a local hospital, admitted, and treated for second degree burns on his left calf and thigh. 3. Staff #1 and staff #3 stated that the child was transported to the hospital for burns sustained at the center.”