Daystar Children’s Center

All applicants for employment are required to provide a sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment.

“Staff #1 did not have a sworn statement or affirmation on file at the time of inspection. Staff #1 has been employed for over two months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening that is signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.

“Staff #1, #2, and #3’s TB screenings were not signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet.

“Two medications belonging to Child #6 were observed on-site during the inspection. Authorizations for the medications expired 19 days ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references were checked before employment and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.

“Staff #1 and Staff #4’s records did not contain documentation of references. Staff #1 has been employed for over two months. Staff #4 has been employed for over one month. Staff #2 and Staff #3’s records did not contain documentation that they possess the education, certification, and experience to be a program leader.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Staff #5’s CPR training did not include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #5 has been employed for over 90 days.”

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

The findings of the most recent inspection shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The center’s most recent inspection was conducted on May 29, 2025. The findings from this inspection were not posted.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

The center’s written list of children’s allergies shall be kept confidential.

“A written list of children’s allergies was posted on the outside of a cabinet in Classroom #1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet.

“Authorization for a medication belonging to Child #4 expired over three months ago. The parent did not pick up the medication and the medication was not disposed of by the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment.

“Staff #2 has lived in another state in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or the sex offender registry prior to employment. Staff #2 has been employed for two months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Repeat violation

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1’s TB screening was completed three months prior to the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Repeat violation

“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center. The center did not have documentation of orientation training for Staff #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I.

All applicants for employment must submit to fingerprinting prior to employment.

“Staff #2’s fingerprinting results were dated one month after the staff’s first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

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

“Staff #2’s TB screening is dated 4 months after they began employment and came into contact with children. Staff #3 does not have documentation of a TB screening on file. Staff #3 has been employed for over 4 months and has been in contact with children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening.

“Staff #4’s follow-up TB screening is overdue by 2 months. Staff #6’s follow-up TB screening is overdue by 4 months. Staff #7’s follow-up TB screening is overdue by 9 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center.

“The center did not have documentation of orientation training for Staff #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I.

Repeat violation

“Areas of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. There were areas of chipped paint on walls in two classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present.

“The toddlers classroom does not have a qualified program leader.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, cosmetics were stored in areas accessible to children.

“Evidence: A perfume and lotion were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the threes classroom, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-H.

Based on observation of playground, resilient surfacing did not comply with minimum safety standards.

“Evidence: 2 out of 2 playgrounds did not comply with minimum safety standards. There was less than one inch of mulch in multiple fall zones.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain physical examinations before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance for 2 of 5 children records reviewed.

“Evidence: 1. Child #4 (start date: 07/05/2022) did not have a physical examination on file. 2. Child #5 (start date: 05/01/2023) did not have a physical examination on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system.

“Evidence: Staff #1 confirmed that an environmental sanitation inspection had not been conducted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, safe sleeping practices and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.

“Evidence: Staff #1 confirmed that the center did not have written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, safe sleeping practices and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.

Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to develop written playground safety procedures.

“Evidence: Staff #1 confirmed that the center did not have written playground safety procedures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-N.

Based on record review, the emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required procedural components.

“Evidence: The center’s emergency preparedness plan did not contain lockdown procedures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-B.

Based on observation, areas and equipment, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.

“Evidence: 1. During the inspection, two different allergy lists, one dated 03/21/2022 and one dated 06/13/2022, were posted in the Super Stars and All Star’s classrooms. 2. Child #4 has a documented milk and egg allergy. The most recent allergy list (dated: 06/13/2022), does not list Child #4?s allergies.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on record review and interview, when an authorization for medication expired, the parent was not notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that were not picked up by the parent within 14 days were not disposed of by the center.

“Evidence: The written authorization for Child #9?s epi-pen expired on 02/05/2022. The provider did not realize that the form was expired. Child #9?s epi-pen was not disposed of.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Based on record review and interview, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually.

“Evidence: The center did not practice a lockdown drill in 2021. The provider stated that she was not aware that the center needed to do a lockdown drill.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain all information for children’s records.

“Evidence: Child #4?s record indicates an allergy to milk and eggs. The record for Child #4 did not include a written allergy care plan.”

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

Based on record review and interview, for each group of children, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: 1. When attendance records were reviewed at approximately 10:06 a.m., two children in the Super Stars class had not been checked in. The provider stated that Child #6 arrived at approximately 8:22 a.m. and Child #7 arrived at approximately 9:40 a.m. 2. When attendance records were reviewed at approximately 10:06 a.m., one child in the All Star’s classroom had not been checked in. The provider stated that Child #8 arrived at approximately 9:00 a.m.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on review of three staff records, one does not have results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence The record for staff #1 contains tuberculosis results that are more than two years from the date of the previous tuberculosis results (expired 10/12/21).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.