West Rockingham Daycare and Preschool

8VAC20-780-570-B

“Bottles shall not be propped or used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. One child, age 18 months, was observed on his cot holding a bottle.”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due 3 months ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”

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

“When staff are supervising children, they shall ensure their care, protection and guidance. On January 29, 2025, a visitor entered the facility and observed 10 children, ages 2-3, during nap time. Staff #1, responsible for supervising the children, was sitting in a chair with her head down and did not acknowledge the visitor. The visitor walked around the room and into an adjacent room with no adult acknowledging his presence. The visitor exited the facility and then entered again to find Staff #1 still sitting in the chair with her head down. Staff #1 did not acknowledge the visitor until he walked up to her and began speaking.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A seven month old child was observed with a string bracelet with small beads on their wrist. The staff said they do not remove the bracelet when the child is sleeping. The American Academy of Pediatrics state "Teething necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry are unsafe and should not be worn by infants or children, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering pad had a small tear making it unabsorbent in the toddler classroom.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“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. One child has been in care for two months without documentation of obtaining immunizations.”

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. Disinfectant wipes with the warning label, "Keep out of reach of children," were unlocked in the two year old classroom.”

8VAC20-780-430-B

“Materials and equipment available shall be age and stage appropriate. Hot Wheels toy cars were in the two-year old classroom. The manufacture warning label states "Not suitable for children under 36 months." Children were observed playing with the cars.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container shall be dated and labeled in a way to identify the owner. Three lunchboxes in the preschool room were not labeled with the child's name.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. A seven month old child was observed with a string bracelet with small beads on their wrist. The staff said they do not remove the bracelet when the child is sleeping. The American Academy of Pediatrics state "Teething necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry are unsafe and should not be worn by infants or children, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering pad had a small tear making it unabsorbent in the toddler classroom.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“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. One child has been in care for two months without documentation of obtaining immunizations.”

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. Disinfectant wipes with the warning label, "Keep out of reach of children," were unlocked in the two year old classroom.”

8VAC20-780-430-B

“Materials and equipment available shall be age and stage appropriate. Hot Wheels toy cars were in the two-year old classroom. The manufacture warning label states "Not suitable for children under 36 months." Children were observed playing with the cars.”

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food container shall be dated and labeled in a way to identify the owner. Three lunchboxes in the preschool room were not labeled with the child's name.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4

“Based on observation the center served a food that is considered to be a potential choking hazard to children under the age of three. Evidence: 1. The two-year old class room was observed eating lunch. 2. Children were served hotdogs that were not cut length ways and then cut again into pieces. 3. Staff confirmed the hotdogs were not cut according to policy.”

8VAC20-780-560-F-4

“Based on observation the center served a food that is considered to be a potential choking hazard to children under the age of three. Evidence: 1. The two-year old class room was observed eating lunch. 2. Children were served hotdogs that were not cut length ways and then cut again into pieces. 3. Staff confirmed the hotdogs were not cut according to policy.”