Chase City Head Start Center

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

“A ceiling tile in classroom #1 was warped and hanging down exposing insulation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center must obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“The annual fire inspection was overdue by 2 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

The center must obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting the requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service if applicable.

“The annual health inspection was overdue by 2 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.

“The center practiced a shelter in place drill one time in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.

“The center did not practice lockdown procedures in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

The center is required to obtain background checks every five years for all agents/board members.

“The fingerprints for agent #1 were not repeated every five years.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

The center shall have a qualified program director on site at least 50% of the center’s hours of operation.

“Documentation was provided to evidence that the designated program director has programmatic and management experience to qualify for the position, but the center was not able to provide documentation of education in a child-related field upon request.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-200-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The bathroom used by children had a piece of molding approximately 1 foot in length broken and laying on the floor.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-320-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Evidence: Restroom #1 and restroom #2 located in the classroom did not contain soap, toilet paper, or paper towels. Several children were observed entering the restrooms for use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

8VAC20-780-40-M

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for child #4, date of enrollment, 09/12/23, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to ensure that each child has a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #1, date of enrollment 9/12/23, and the record for child #4, date of enrollment 9/12/23, did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on records review, observation, and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for staff #2, date of employment 03/20/2023, did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #2 was observed working in the classroom with children. Administration confirmed that staff #2 did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

22.1-289.058

“Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that the center contains at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: When asked, the Director stated that she did not know that they were required to have a carbon monoxide detector.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child received immunizations as required before attendance at the center. Evidence: The record for child #1 (date of enrollment 09/12/22), and child #3 (date of enrollment 09/12/2022) did not contain documentation of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on records review, and interview, the center failed to practice a monthly evacuation drill. Evidence: Records review documented that the last evacuation drill was 05/17//22. When asked, the Director stated that an evacuation drill was not done in June or July. The program was closed during the month of August.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on records review, the center failed to document proof of viewing the child’s identity and age in two out of four records. Evidence: The record for child #3 (date of enrollment 09/12/2022) and the record for child #4 (date of enrollment 09/12/2022) did not contain documentation of proof of viewing the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain central registry search results every five years for all employees. Evidence: The record of staff #1 (hired on 12/01/08) did not contain documentation of a repeat central registry check. The last central registry in staff #1’s file is dated 2/28/17.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each child’s record contained the required information. Evidence: The record of Child #1 did not contain documentation of a second person to call in an emergency.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22VAC40-185-320-B

“Based on observation and interview on November 3, 2021, the center did not ensure that each restroom provided for the children be equipped with disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children. Evidence: 1. Children were observed coming from the restroom with wet hands. The restroom was not equipped with disposable towels. 2. Administration stated the center was out of paper towels and that the children were using tissues until supplies arrive tomorrow.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-320-B.