Winwood Children’s Center III, Operated by Cadence Education LLC

Complaint related

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. After a construction project, finishing nails were left exposed along the baseboards in the infant room. Child #1’s skin was snagged on one exposed nail resulting in a scratch approximately 2.5 inches long on the child’s right thigh.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

When a child has a diagnosed food allergy, the child shall not be served any food identified in the written allergy care plan.

“On July 15, 2026, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Child 1 (19 months old) was served a food identified in the child’s written allergy care plan as an allergen and required staff to administer emergency medication and have Child 1 seek outside medical care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-P.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.

“1. A bicycle and scooter on the playground were observed to have rusted. 2. Along the back playground fence is an area of ripped and exposed landscaping fabric above holes, presenting a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The staff-to-children ratio for children aged 16 to 24 months is 1:5.

“Two children aged 22 months were observed in a grouping of 8 children with one staff member. The children had been moved from their primary classroom for part of the morning and lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

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

“On March 10, 2025 Staff 1 failed to fasten the stroller safety strap for Child 1 (8.5 months old). Child 1 fell out of the stroller striking their face on the concrete sustaining minor injuries.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Prior to hire, the center is required to request a criminal record check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. A criminal record check was not requested for Staff 7 prior to hire.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the results of a national criminal background check for one of the listed renewal applicants. Evidence: Applicant 4’s record did not contain the results of a national criminal background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

“Based on record review, the licensee failed to obtain the renewal applicant’s sworn statement or affirmation or the search of Virginia’s central registry. Evidence: Applicant 4’s record did not contain the results of a central registry background check for Virginia, or a sworn statement or affirmation by the applicant.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a.

8VAC20-780-40-G

“Based on record review, the center failed to meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Child 7 did not contain documentation that the child’s age and identity had been verified by the child day center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on a review of medication, the center did not follow its procedures to administer medication. Evidence: Child 11 has a written authorization to administer Diphenhydramine, however the medication present for the child on the date of inspection was Diphenhydramine and Phenylephrine.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Three sections of the vinyl baseboard was observed to be peeling or missing in the Pre K classroom. 2. Floor carpeting was observed to be frayed at the seam in the Junior Kindergarten classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.