Honeytree Early Learning Center #6 - Hollins

A sink with running warm water shall no exceed 120 F.

“The sink in classroom 1 had a temperature of 127 F.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid.

“Staff #2 was alone with a group of four children and was not certified in CPR by an organization that included in-person competency demonstration.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

“On 10/10/2025, Staff 1 did not provide appropriate and constructive behavioral guidance to Child 1 (age 3) when correcting their behavior. Staff 1 lifted the child up to the staff’s eye level and verbally corrected the child with a stern voice. The child cried after the interaction.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

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.

“Child #1, who had been attending for over 2 years, had documentation of an immunization record on file that were 11 days past the required timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Repeat Violation Immunization and physicals records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department.

“The immunization record for Child #2 was not signed. The physical record for Child #2 and Child #3 was not signed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

Nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration of the product.

“In Classroom 1, there were four childrens? sunscreens that had expired.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

“Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center, had completed reference verifications on file that were nine days past the required timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Repeat violation, Systemic 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.

“Child 1, who had been attending for over a year, had documentation of immunizations on file that were a year past the needed timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Repeat violation, Systemic violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of Child 1, who had been enrolled for over a year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Repeat violation When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“On 6/27/2025, Child 1 (age 5) left the center unsupervised. The child walked alone beside a busy four-lane road (speed limit 45 mph) with no pedestrian sidewalk.The road connects to two major intersections where multiple cars and semitrucks travel. The child was discovered by construction workers at a construction site about 0.2 miles away from the center. The workers contacted law enforcement about the unsupervised child. Law enforcement officers returned the child to the center. Child 1 was unsupervised by center staff approximately 15-20 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Repeat violation Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On 6/27/2025, Child 1 (age 5) walked away from the center, down a busy road and into a construction area. Center staff did not have sight and sound supervision of Child 1 for approximately 15-20 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Repeat violation, Systemic violation Centers shall be in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures required by these standards.

“The center’s policy is that children shall remain under supervision of staff at all times. Child 1 (age 5) left the center and walked down a busy road alone and unsupervised for approximately 15-20 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Repeat violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Child #1, who had been attending for 4 months, had a physical on record that was two months past the required timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.

“Staff #1 completed the course two weeks late.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and identify whom it belongs too.

“There were two lunchboxes in the cubbies in the afterschool room. These lunchboxes were not labeled with the child’s name and date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

“Tables that were used for lunch were not cleaned before the children were served food.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

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.

“Child #1, who had been attending for over a year, had documentation of immunizations on file that were 2 weeks past the needed timeframe.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A. From a complaint.

Repeat violation Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“7/03/2025, Staff put three children (age 2) inside the classroom from off the playground. The door to the classroom was shut and there was no sight or sound supervision of the children inside for approximately 1 minute.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F. From a complaint.

The following actions are forbidden: forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position.

“07/17/2024, Staff #4 held Child #3 (age 22 months) by one ankle upside down and walked them across the classroom. Child #3 was crying while being held upside down.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

Repeat violation Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of Child #4, who had been enrolled for over 2 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Repeat violation Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department.

“The immunization record for Child #2 was not signed or dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

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

“In the tweeze classroom, there were several spots on the wall, where the staff person said children had picked the paint off the wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Repeat violation, Systemic 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.

“Child #4, enrolled over 30 days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Repeat violation, Systemic violation

“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination of Child #2 who has been enrolled for over a year. There was no physical examination of Child #4 who has been enrolled for over 30 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“Staff 1 did not ensure care, protection, and guidance while supervising a group of children (ages 6-12) during a period of time over a month. There were multiple occurrences of the group of children being left unsupervised in a separate classroom. While being unsupervised, a 10-year-old child had multiple incidents of unwelcomed, inappropriate physical actions with 3 school-age children (ages 7-9).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Staff and children indicated that children (ages 6-12) were alone and unsupervised in a separate classroom on multiple occasions during a period of time over a month. During the time when there was no sight and sound supervision of the children, several inappropriate physical acts occurred with three children (ages 7-9).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Systemic violation Centers shall be in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures required by these standards.

“The center’s policy is that children shall remain under supervision of staff at all times. Staff and children indicated that a group of children (ages 6-12) were, on multiple occasions, playing alone and unsupervised in a separate classroom during a period of time over a month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Repeat Violation, Systemic violation Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child 2, enrolled for over a year, was missing proof of ID. The record for Child 4, enrolled over 30 days, was not available onsite. A minimum of 16 required components were missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.

“The screening for Staff #1 was completed two weeks after hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

330-B C1 Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum standards when tested.

“There was a maximum of 6 inches of resilient surfacing under the 7 foot playground equipment. 9 inches of resilient surfacing would be needed”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Repeat violation Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance.

“Evidence: Child 4, with a documented enrollment date of 4/17/2024 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 8/19/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each report shall include the immunizations received shall be signed by a physician, his designee or an official of a local health department.

“Evidence: Child 4 with a documented enrollment date of 4/17/2024, had immunizations on record. The immunizations had no signature. The child was present during the inspection on 8/19/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the center has obtained written authorization from a parent or guardian.

“Evidence: Child #6 had medication present during the inspection. There was no authorization from the parent to administer this medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

Based on record review, the center failed to ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have within 90 days a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation as appropriate to the ages of the children in care.

“Evidence: Staff 4, with a documented hire date of 3/18/2024, had no record of CPR certification during the inspection on 8/19/2024. Staff 4 was working alone with 5 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

Based on record review, the center failed to ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have within 90 days a current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council.

“Evidence: Staff 4, with a documented hire date of 3/18/2024, had no record of First Aid during the inspection on 8/19/2024. Staff 4 was working alone with 5 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

Based on interview, the center failed to ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: 1.In classroom 1, there were 5 children present, there was no written record of daily attendance for this class. Staff 4 stated they only use the app to record children’s attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the competition of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia.

“Evidence: Staff #3, hire date of 3/13/2024 had fingerprint eligibility letter was dated 3/18/2024.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: 1.The record for Child 3 with an enrollment date of 2/20/2023, did not contain documentation that they received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health during the inspection on 3/26/2024. 2 .The record for Child 5 with an enrollment date of 3/16/2023, did not contain documentation that they received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health during the inspection on 3/26/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1.Child #1, which was enrolled on 1/9/2024 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 3/26/2024. 2. Child #3, which was enrolled on 2/20/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 3/26/2024. 3. Child #5, which was enrolled on 3/16/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 3/26/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use.

“Evidence: On 3/13/2024, observed a non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone in front of the larger slide of the climbable playset. On the side of the slide, there was approximately 3 inches of resilient surfacing. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of a criminal record check and a child abuse and neglect registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

Rule 22.1-289-036-B-4.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance.

“Evidence: Child #2, which was enrolled on 12/5/2022 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 8/14/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe operable condition.

“Evidence: In the indoor playroom, the paint in the window seal has become chipped and the wood in the seal has become splintered. This is a hazard to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on record review, the center failed to keep a separate record foreach child which shall contain written agreements between the parent and the center.

“Evidence: 1.Child #3, had an enrollment date of 6/2/2023 had no proof of ID on file during the inspection on 8/14/2023. 2.Child #4, had an enrollment date of 7/24/2023 had no proof of ID on file during the inspection on 8/14/2023. 3.Child #5, had an enrollment date of 6/21/2023 had no proof of ID on file during the inspection on 8/14/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member has a documented TB test or screening every two years.

“Evidence: Staff #1 was working day of inspection on 7/20/2023. Staff #1 last TB screening was dated 07/16/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C. From a complaint.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance.

“Evidence: Child #2 has an enrolled on 10/18/2022, had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 4/13/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, be kept in a locked place.

“Evidence: Cleaning materials were noticed in every classroom unlocked. The hallway closet that houses the cleaning materials was also unlock providing access to all ages.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.