The Sitter

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. A three-year-old child was allowed to go the rest room 2 classrooms away from where the staff could see and or hear the child.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe conditions. The green ground covering on the playground is coming up creating a trip hazard. There are two holes in the wall of the bathroom used by children in care. The holes are within reach of children and large enough for a child’s finger to fit in. In the infant room there is peel paint within reach of one crib when occupied. There is one crib sheet that is loose fitting in a crib assigned to a child in care. The loose-fitting sheet poses an entanglement hazard.”

22.1-289.011-F

“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 1/7/2026, was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

8VAC20-780-560-M

“No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Children in the toddler room were observed walking around the room while drinking from sippy cups.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they will follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The afternoon snack served to children today did not follow USDA and consisted of fruit juice cocktail and powdered doughnut.”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“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. The CPR certification for Staff #1 did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe conditions. The green ground covering on the playground is coming up in several areas creating trip hazards. Additionally, there are areas of fencing that have areas of rotting splitting and or cracked wood with jagged edges within reach of children.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #1, who is currently working, was dated three days after their first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person including job title and name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. Three out of three staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of job title and emergency contact.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The most recent health inspection available for review was dated 5/9/24. The inspection is past due for update.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe condition. There are broken and cracked floor tiles throughout the center. On the playground there is pile of soggy and deteriorating paper, packing and planting materials and debris, The green ground covering on the play ground is coming up in several areas creating a trip hazard.”

8VAC20-780-350-C

“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. There was a group of 13 children age 2 through 8 years old with one staff member where two are needed to demonstrate compliance with standards.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Threats of physical punishment are forbidden. Staff #2 was heard saying to a four year old child in care ?behave, I told you, behave, you know if I call your momma she’s gonna give it to you!?”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff in the toddler room did not wash her hands before, after or between changing the diapers of two children in care.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture. Children shall be allowed second helpings of food listed in the USDA's child and adult care meal patterns. There was not enough food prepared so that each of the 29 children present between the ages of 2 and 8 years old could receive the required amount of protein and vegetable. All children were served a quarter cup of apple sauce, as it was the only food item measured prior to being served.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for six days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #1, who is currently working, was dated three days after their first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person including job title and name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. Three out of three staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of job title and emergency contact.”

8VAC20-780-260-B

“After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The most recent health inspection available for review was dated 5/9/24. The inspection is past due for update.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe condition. There are broken and cracked floor tiles throughout the center. On the playground there is pile of soggy and deteriorating paper, packing and planting materials and debris, The green ground covering on the play ground is coming up in several areas creating a trip hazard.”

8VAC20-780-350-C

“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. There was a group of 13 children age 2 through 8 years old with one staff member where two are needed to demonstrate compliance with standards.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Threats of physical punishment are forbidden. Staff #2 was heard saying to a four year old child in care ?behave, I told you, behave, you know if I call your momma she’s gonna give it to you!?”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff in the toddler room did not wash her hands before, after or between changing the diapers of two children in care.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Centers shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture. Children shall be allowed second helpings of food listed in the USDA's child and adult care meal patterns. There was not enough food prepared so that each of the 29 children present between the ages of 2 and 8 years old could receive the required amount of protein and vegetable. All children were served a quarter cup of apple sauce, as it was the only food item measured prior to being served.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for six days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

8VAC20-780-570-I

“A one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care shall be maintained at the center. There was not a one-day’s supply of disposable bottles, nipples and formula available during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Child #2, an 11month old, was observed sitting an infant seat without the safety belt fastened.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe condition. There are four cribs with loose fitting crib sheet posing an entanglement hazard. Child #1, a 13 month old, was sleeping in one of the four cribs during the inspection. There were nine children in care between the ages of 18 and 24 months in a room without direct egress to outside.”

8VAC20-780-570-I

“A one-day's emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care shall be maintained at the center. There was not a one-day’s supply of disposable bottles, nipples and formula available during the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-570-A

“When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Child #2, an 11month old, was observed sitting an infant seat without the safety belt fastened.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in safe condition. There are four cribs with loose fitting crib sheet posing an entanglement hazard. Child #1, a 13 month old, was sleeping in one of the four cribs during the inspection. There were nine children in care between the ages of 18 and 24 months in a room without direct egress to outside.”

8VAC20-780-580-C

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that during transportation of children a list of the names of the children being transported is in the vehicle. Evidence: 1 - There was not any documentation indicating who was transported during the morning bus routes from March 11 ? March 13, 2024. Furthermore, there no documentation of who was transported during the afternoon bus route on Monday, March 11, 2024. 2 ? Staff #2 confirmed that the documentation in the vehicle was incomplete and did not show who was transported during each morning and afternoon route as required.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the most recent USDA requirements are followed. 1 ? In the toddler room each child was served 12grams of protein where a minimum of 28grams is required. 2 ? Staff #1 confirmed based on the food product label children were served the required portion of protein.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that all required emergency supplies are available. Evidence: 1 ? There was not an ice pack or cooling agent present on the vehicle used transport children to and from the center. 2 ? Staff #2 confirmed that there was not an ice pack or cooling agent in the vehicle used to transport children enrolled in the center.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that diaper cream is inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1 ? There was an accessible tube of diaper cream in the two-year-old room. a.The diaper cream was located in a cubby approximately one foot above the floor.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that playground equipment is over the required depth of resilient surfacing. Evidence: There was a plastic rocking horse and a climb and slide approximately three and a half feet tall placed on top of the hard outside play space surface without any measurable resilient surface.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1 - There was a bottle of whiteout within reach of children in the school age room. This is an unlocked location 2 ? Staff #1 confirmed that the white was in an unlocked location in the school age room.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations and interview the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1 ? On the playground, within reach of children, the following items were observed: approximately eight protruding nails and screws, broken wooden fence boards with jagged edges and a collapsing plastic storage unit approximately six feet tall. 2 - Inside the center in the two-year-old room there was one chair pillow with a vinyl covering that is peeling and cracked. 3 - In the school age room there was a brown table approximately six-foot-long with the edging separating away from the table top creating a potential pinch point. Additionally, the top coating is peeling off the table. 4 ? Staff #1 confirmed that the items observed were not in safe and operable condition.”

8VAC20-780-580-C

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that during transportation of children a list of the names of the children being transported is in the vehicle. Evidence: 1 - There was not any documentation indicating who was transported during the morning bus routes from March 11 ? March 13, 2024. Furthermore, there no documentation of who was transported during the afternoon bus route on Monday, March 11, 2024. 2 ? Staff #2 confirmed that the documentation in the vehicle was incomplete and did not show who was transported during each morning and afternoon route as required.”

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the most recent USDA requirements are followed. 1 ? In the toddler room each child was served 12grams of protein where a minimum of 28grams is required. 2 ? Staff #1 confirmed based on the food product label children were served the required portion of protein.”

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that all required emergency supplies are available. Evidence: 1 ? There was not an ice pack or cooling agent present on the vehicle used transport children to and from the center. 2 ? Staff #2 confirmed that there was not an ice pack or cooling agent in the vehicle used to transport children enrolled in the center.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that diaper cream is inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1 ? There was an accessible tube of diaper cream in the two-year-old room. a.The diaper cream was located in a cubby approximately one foot above the floor.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that playground equipment is over the required depth of resilient surfacing. Evidence: There was a plastic rocking horse and a climb and slide approximately three and a half feet tall placed on top of the hard outside play space surface without any measurable resilient surface.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1 - There was a bottle of whiteout within reach of children in the school age room. This is an unlocked location 2 ? Staff #1 confirmed that the white was in an unlocked location in the school age room.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observations and interview the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1 ? On the playground, within reach of children, the following items were observed: approximately eight protruding nails and screws, broken wooden fence boards with jagged edges and a collapsing plastic storage unit approximately six feet tall. 2 - Inside the center in the two-year-old room there was one chair pillow with a vinyl covering that is peeling and cracked. 3 - In the school age room there was a brown table approximately six-foot-long with the edging separating away from the table top creating a potential pinch point. Additionally, the top coating is peeling off the table. 4 ? Staff #1 confirmed that the items observed were not in safe and operable condition.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that staff obtain 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: 1 - Five out of five staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that 16 hours of training had been obtained during the 2020-2021 employment year. 2 - Staff 3 confirmed that the five records did not contain documentation of the required 16 hours of annual training.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-2

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis screening is completed within 30 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1 - The documentation of the tuberculosis provided in the record of staff 2 is dated January 12, 2022. However, the documented date of employment”

8VAC20-780-570-I

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that there is a one day's emergency supply of commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care is maintained at the center. Evidence: The formula provided for review during the inspection, as the emergency supply has an expiration date of August 2020 and therefore cannot be used.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that all areas are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: 1 - The outside play space is asphalt paving that is covered with indoor outdoor carpeting that has separated and come unglued from the asphalt creating tripping hazards throughout the entire outside play space. 2 - Staff 1 confirmed that the indoor outdoor carpeting was in need of repair.”

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that staff obtain 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: 1 - Five out of five staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that 16 hours of training had been obtained during the 2020-2021 employment year. 2 - Staff 3 confirmed that the five records did not contain documentation of the required 16 hours of annual training.”

8VAC20-780-160-A-2

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis screening is completed within 30 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1 - The documentation of the tuberculosis provided in the record of staff 2 is dated January 12, 2022. However, the documented date of employment”

8VAC20-780-570-I

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that there is a one day's emergency supply of commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care is maintained at the center. Evidence: The formula provided for review during the inspection, as the emergency supply has an expiration date of August 2020 and therefore cannot be used.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that all areas are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: 1 - The outside play space is asphalt paving that is covered with indoor outdoor carpeting that has separated and come unglued from the asphalt creating tripping hazards throughout the entire outside play space. 2 - Staff 1 confirmed that the indoor outdoor carpeting was in need of repair.”