Muriel Humphrey Child Care Center

There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.

“There were no staff members on duty with completed daily health observation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“There were areas of chipped and peeling paint on the walls and window sills in classrooms 2, 3 and 4.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Within the first 90 days of employment, all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.

“Staff #1 did not have completed VA Preservice Training. Staff #1 has been employed for over four years.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-B.

Staff shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #1 did not have completed CPR certification. Staff #1 has been employed for over four years.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

Staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #1 did not have completed First Aid certification. Staff #1 has been employed for over four years.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

Each building that houses a child day program that is licensed, that serves preschool-age children, shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

“There was no carbon monoxide detector in the building.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“The list of allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child A, enrolled for two years, was missing documentation that the parental written agreements were reviewed. The record for Child A was also missing documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION 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.

“In classroom three there was one child present, but four children were marked present on the attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly.

“The most recent evacuation drill was dated 03/10/2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

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.

“In classroom three there were five children present, but two were marked present on the attendance record. In classroom six there were four children present, but three children were marked present on the attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Every agent of an applicant is required to repeat background checks every five years.

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

The facility is required to obtain approval from the health department annually.

“The most recent environmental and sanitation inspection was not available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

There shall be at least one staff in each classroom where children are present who has obtained current CPR and First Aid Training.

“The CPR and First Aid training for Staff A was expired by three months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.

“The most recent shelter in place drill was dated 09/25/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation and interviews it was determined that a written record of the arrival and departure of children was not documented for each group of children. Evidence: 1. There was no documented attendance for the five children in care in classroom three and classroom four.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interviews with administrative staff, it was determined that the center is not implementing monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: There were no practiced escape drills in December, January, February or March 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept locked. Evidence: A chemical closet in the hallway was observed unlocked. This closet contained various chemicals that stated to keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on interviews it was determined that there was not always documentation of an attendance record in each classroom. Evidence: There was no attendance record for classroom #3.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

22VAC40-185-240-D-1

“Based on interviews it was determined that staff do not have the required training to administer a prescribed medication that the center has agreed to administer to children. Evidence: Child A has three medications that are required to be administered through a gastrostomy tube (G-Tube) at the facility. Staff on-site have current MAT (Medication Administration Training) certification, however the current Medication Administration Training does not cover administering medication through a G-tube.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-240-D-1.