Southern Fauquier Child Development Center

The center is required to obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from each staff member.

“A subsequent TB screening was past due for Staff #2 by more than four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The center is required to obtain annual approval from the health department regarding water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service.

“The health inspection on record for the program was past due by more than three months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

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

“The record for Child C, who had been enrolled for approximately one year, did not contain the phone number for one emergency contact or the addresses of two emergency contacts. The record was also missing documentation that the center had obtained proof of the child’s age and identity within seven days of enrollment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“The record for Child A, who has been enrolled for more than 20 months, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Children’s hands are required to be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.

“On 3/3/26 the two-year-old and two three-year-old classes were observed transitioning directly from the classroom to the lunch tables to eat lunch, without washing their hands.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

The center is required to ensure that children three years of age or younger are not offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.

“On 3/3/26 the two three-year-old classes were observed being served whole hot dogs on buns. In order to not be considered a choking hazard, hot dogs must be cut by length and across.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F-4.

The center is required to ensure that there is always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.

“The most recent daily health observation training obtained by staff expired on 2/18/25.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

The center is required to maintain a daily written record of attendance for each group of children that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“On 9/24/25 at approximately 10:42am, there were seven children observed in the two-year-old class. The written attendance record contained documentation of six children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-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.

“Child #4 did not have immunizations on file and has attended the center for over five months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

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 Child #4’s record and the child has attended the program for over five months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Repeat Violation

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #1, who was working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 12 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who has current Medication Administration Training (MAT).

“Child #6 was present at the time of inspection and had an emergency medication on site. There were no staff present with current MAT.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-3.

The center is required to obtain an annual health inspection.

“The updated health inspection is overdue by two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Resilient surfacing shall be underneath and in the fall zones of the outside play equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus.

“There was no resilient surfacing remaining at the end of the blue slide and green slides on the playground as the mulch had degraded to soil. These slides require at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing in the fall zones.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Staff are required to complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Staff #1 has been employed for over 11 months and has not yet completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 1/8/2024) did not have a tuberculosis screening or test on file at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Repeat violation

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff submit an updated tuberculosis screening or test at least every two years. Evidence: Staff #2’s most recent tuberculosis on file was completed 4/12/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on review of the emergency drill log, the center did not maintain documentation of the monthly emergency evacuation drills.

“Evidence: The most recent emergency evacuation drill documented on the drill log was completed 10/11/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that staff records contained all required information.

“Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 1/8/2024) did not have documentation of two references being checked prior to hire and was missing documentation of completed orientation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain a physical examination for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: Child #4 (Start Date: 9/7/2023) did not have a physical on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff submit an updated tuberculosis (TB) screening or test at least every two years.

“Evidence: Staff #3’s most recent TB test on file was completed 4/12/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment outside the center were maintained in a safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: The chain link fencing was separated from the metal gate frame at the rear of the playground creating approximately a 4 feet by 3 feet hole in the gate.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that all medication, including staff’s personal medication, was kept in a locked placed using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In the Two’s classroom, Staff #1’s personal medication was stored unlocked in a bag hanging on the closet door.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation court within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #3 (Date of Hire: 9/30/2004) and Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 6/1987) have not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on observation of the playground, the center did not ensure that resilient surfacing was maintained under equipment with a climbing apparatus to create a fall zone.

“Evidence: On the playground, there was no measurable resilient surfacing under the light blue slide that was approximately 1 foot in height.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center has not maintained current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: There is no written list of children’s allergies in any of the classrooms where children are present. Child #6 and Child #7 both have diagnosed food allergies and have emergency medications on site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: Child #4 (Date of Enrollment: 8/1/2022) did not have immunizations on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on observation and staff interviews, ratios were not maintained with the two and three year old children.

“Evidence: There were a total of 19 children (ages 2 years to 3 years) playing on the playground at the time of inspection with two staff members present. The youngest child present on the playground was two years old which required the group to go by the 2 year old ratio of 1 staff to 8 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3.

Based on review of 4 medications, the center did not obtain authorization from the parent to administer medication kept on site.

“Evidence: Child #6 had two emergency medications on site and there was no signed parental authorization available granting the center permission to administer the medications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-B.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from the physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Evidence: Child #6 does not have an allergy care plan signed by a physician on file. Child #6 has a diagnosed food allergy and has two emergency medications on site at the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

Based on record review, the center did not maintain records for each staff member that contain all required information.

“Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 5/16/2022) did not have documentation that orientation was completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on medication review, the center did not obtain parental authorizations for all medications on site.

“Evidence: Child #6 had two emergency medications on site and did not have a signed parental authorizations granting the center permission to administer the medications to the child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-B.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Evidence: Child #5 has a diagnosed food allergy and has two emergency medications on site and did not have an allergy care plan signed by a physician on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.