Dominion Educational Ministries, Inc.

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

“Staff #4, employed for more than 11 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check and sex offender from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4. From a complaint.

Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department of social services or the department’s toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline.

“Staff became aware of a reportable offense on 12/19/2025 and 06/02/2026 and did not report it.”

Rule 63.2-1509-A. From a complaint.

The provider shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children less than two years old.

“Child # 3 did not have updated immunizations every six months. Most recent immunization was completed 18 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-580-B.

Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Observed in 2-year-old room, the locking mechanism was broken and was not able to prevent entry.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-640-A.

(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 5 documents the employment date as 4/5/22. The central registry results are dated 7/7/22. 2. The director verified the employment date and central registry date.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-550-2-a.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to request the results of the child abuse and neglect registry from any other state in which a new staff member has resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff 4 documents the employment date as 1/24/23. The sworn statement signed by staff 4 states staff 4 lived in an other state within the preceding five years. The record did not contain documentation of a child abuse and neglect registry check for that state. 2. The director verified an out-of-state background check was not completed for staff 4.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-550-2-b.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain the results of a criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment from any state in which the new staff member has resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 4 documents the employment date as 1/24/23. The sworn statement completed by staff 4 stated staff 4 lived in another state within the preceding five years. There was no documentation of a criminal history record check being completed for staff 4 in the other state. 2. The director verified a criminal history background check was not completed for the other state.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-550-2-c.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure TB screenings were completed for staff within 30 days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 5 documents the employment date as 4/5/22. The TB screening documentation was dated 5/4/22”

Rule 8VAC20-790-560-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure new staff complete within 90 days of employment the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 3 documents the employment date as 1/23/23. The certificate of completion for Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff is dated 7/14/23. 2. The director verified the employment date and certificate date.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-B.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him/her from caring for children under his/her supervision prior to start date.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 5 documents the employment date as 5/4/22. The staff health report is dated 5/4/22. 2. The director verified the dates.”

Rule 22.1-289.031-A-4.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to request a search of central registry background check within the first 30 days of employment, and a criminal history name check prior to the first day of employment for any state in which a staff member resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 4 documents the employment date as 1/24/23. The sworn statement completed by staff 4 documents staff 4 lived in another state within the preceding five years. The record did not contain documentation of completing background checks in the other state. 2. The director verified out-of-state background checks for not completed for staff 4.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

(REPEAT VIOLATIONS) Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 5 documents the employment date as 4/5/22. The central registry background check is dated 7/7/22. 2. The director verified the dates.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-2.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a central registry background check within 30 days after employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 3 documents the start date as 12/7/21. There are no results for the central registry background check for staff 3 in the staff record. 2. The director verified the central registry background check was mailed within seven days of hire but no results were received. They did not follow-up to see why the results had not been received.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-550-2-a.

Based on observation, the center failed to label prepared infant formula with the date and the child’s name.

“Evidence: In the infant room, four infant bottles were found in the refrigerated with no date or name on the bottle.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-820-E.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a central registry background check within 30 days after employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 3 documents the start date as 12/7/21. There are no results for the central registry background check for staff 3 in the staff record. 2. The director verified the central registry background check was mailed within seven days of hire but no results were received. They did not follow-up to see why the results had not been received.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-2.