Children of America Prince William

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

The following acts are forbidden: physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment.

“On 08/25/2026 at 12:00 p.m., while seated at the lunch table with child A (age 2 years), staff A forcefully grabbed a water bottle lid from child A’s hand. Staff A’s hand made contact with child A’s face during the interaction, resulting in a scratch to the child’s face under their right eye.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The Provisional License was not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.

“Staff A, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by two weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the training requirements.

“Child A, has an emergency medication on site. There was not a staff member with the required medication administration training on site.”

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

REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are required to be locked to prevent access by children.

“A spray bottle labeled cleaner was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the Pre-K bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“The plastic golf ball cups on the put-put course of the toddler playground and school age playground are cracked with sharp edges exposed. There are two raised tiles on the splash pad posing a tripping hazard. The handwashing sink in the Two’s classroom was clogged with approximately two inches of water in the sink. The toilets in the Two’s bathroom had rusted screws exposed at the base of both toilets. The metal ring behind the toilets in the Two’s bathroom are rusted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“Child B, who has been enrolled for four months, has a dietary restriction listed in their file that is not listed on the allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions list that was last updated dated 01/01/2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

The center is required to follow their own procedures for administering medication to include obtaining written parent and physician authorization.

“There were two long-term emergency medications for child A that did not have written parent or physician authorization.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

REPEAT VIOLATION When centers choose to provide meals or snacks a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks shall be posted and current.

“The weekly posted menu’s outside of the infant A, Infant B, Toddler, and School Age classrooms were dated for the week of 01/05/2026 during the inspection that took place on 01/13/2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

REPEAT VIOLATION For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“There were four children present in the infant B classroom, but five children were marked present on the attendance record. The Pre-School 1 classroom was combined with the Two’s classroom for rest time for a total of 16 children in the classroom. There were 12 children marked present on the two’s attendance record and eight children marked present on the Pre-School 1 attendance reflecting a total of twenty children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are required to be locked to prevent access by children.

“1. Three cleaning solution products were observed attached to a trash can that was located in the hallway near the exit closest to the two year old classroom. 2. A bottle of adhesive remover was observed on the bottom of the food-cart that was located in the hallway outside of the kitchen.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B. From a complaint.

The required ratio for children ages two years is one staff per eight children.

“Staff A was supervising 10 children ranging between the ages of 2 - 3 years in the Pre-School Two Room from approximately 8:17 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3. From a complaint.

When centers choose to provide meals or snacks a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks shall be posted and current.

“The weekly posted menu’s outside of each classroom were dated for the week of 11/03/2025 during the inspection that took place on 11/24/2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F. From a complaint.

Tables and high chair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding and cleaned at least daily.

“A feeding chair designed for infant or toddler use, located in the school-age classroom was observed to have dried food pieces on the tray and chair. It was reported the chair had been used on 11/20/2025 by a visiting child accompanied by their parent during a school luncheon. The soiled chair was still present in the classroom during the inspection on 11/24/2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J. From a complaint.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff B, who had been employed for eight months, did not have documentation that a central registry search has been requested. Staff C, who had been employed for more than five weeks, did not have documentation that a central registry search has been requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“There is a hole in the wall of the school age classroom approximately 4 inches in size, leaving insulation and chipping drywall exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are required to be locked to prevent access by children.

“One bottle of cleaning solution and one bottle of air freshener was observed on top of a paper towel holder in the bathroom of the two year old classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in CPR.

“Staff A was alone with a group of three infants and was not certified in CPR.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in First Aid.

“Staff A was alone with a group of three infants and was not certified in First Aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

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

“The most recent documented shelter in place drill was dated 05/23/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

The center is required to practice lockdown procedures annually.

“The most recent documented lockdown drill was dated 03/14/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

REPEAT VIOLATION For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“There were seven children present in the Pre-K classroom, but five children were marked present on the attendance record.”

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 B, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

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 the record of child B and child C, who had been enrolled for two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

A written care plan is required 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.

“Child A, who has been enrolled for seven months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

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

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition.

“1. A portable heater observed in the Pre-K Classroom (Ages 4-5 years) was plugged in by an extension cord that was located near the entry way of the classroom and stretching down the hallway towards the exit, posing a tripping hazard. 2. The portable heater in the Pre-K Classroom (Ages 4-5 years) was located near the entryway of the classroom and accessible to children. The heater was hot to the touch.”

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

Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F.

“The temperature in the occupied Pre-K classroom (Ages 4-5 years) was 67 degrees.”

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

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“The required ratio for children ages two years is one staff per eight children. 1. Staff A was supervising 9 to 12 children (youngest child two years old) in the Pre-School two Room from approximately 6:37am-7:00am. 2. Staff B was observed supervising 13 children (youngest child two years old) in the Pre-School 1-A Room at 8:45 a.m.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation of the playground it was determined that not all areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in safe condition. Evidence: There is a 12 inch rip of the playground turf in front of the large slide.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-430-B

“Based on observation of the toddler classroom it was determined that there was not always an adequate supply of materials and equipment for each age group. Evidence: The book shelf in the Toddler room was empty. The kitchen set in the Toddler room was empty and did not have any equipment to accompany the social living area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation it was determined that not all procedures for diapering were followed. Evidence: 1.) Two soiled diapers were observed in the handwashing sink of the younger infant room. 2.) Craft supplies and a stuffed toy was observed on the diapering surface in the older two year old room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation of the older infant room it was determined that protective belts were not always used and securely fastened for children in infant seats. Evidence: Child A was observed in a feeding chair and was not fastened with the protective belt.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of attendance records it was determined that the arrival and departure of each child was not documented as it occurs. Evidence: There were four children documented present on the attendance record of the older two year old room. However, there were five children physically present in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-40-I

“Based on interviews it was determined that the facility did not have written procedures for injury prevention. Evidence: The center’s injury prevention procedures were not accessible to the inspector during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-I. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-550-N

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-N. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-80-B-2

“Based on interviews and documentation review it was determined that the provider failed to notify the department within two business days when a child under their supervision sustains an injury requiring outside medical attention. Evidence: It was reported that on 06/28/2024 child A (DOB: 09/27/2023) sustained an injury to their forehead requiring medical treatment. The department was not notified regarding this injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-340-F

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-400-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-410-1

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on interviews it was determined that a written record of children’s injuries was not always documented as required. Evidence: on 12/19/2023 child B (18 months) sustained an injury to their forehead. Administration informed child B’s parent of the injury via telephone and sent the parent a picture of the injury however, an injury report was not written or provided to the parent of child B.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on review of five staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course being completed within 90 days of employment. Evidence: The records for staff B (start date: 11/28/22) and staff C (start date: 03/07/23) did not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Pre-Service training course as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-70

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of attendance records it was determined that not all attendance records documented the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: There were six children present in the two’s classroom however there were seven children documented on the attendance sheet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-410-1

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of staff files and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that staff C ( hired 4/17/23) did not have a tuberculosis screening/test on file upon employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on a review of five staff files and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that two staff had not completed the VA DOE sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff A and D had not completed the orientation course within 90 days of employment. Staff A was hired on11/28/22 and staff D was hired on 3/20/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on a review of staff files and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that two staff had not completed orientation training within seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff B and C had not been provided orientation training. Staff B was hired on 3/22/23 and staff C was hired on 4/17/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The LI observed a phone cord hanging in reach of the toddlers in the Toddler A room. The LI observed a phone cord hanging in reach of children in the City Place room. The LI observed an open door to the storage room next to the Infant A room. In this room was a phone network interface wall panel which had a multitude of wires handing out of the panel.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on a review of recordkeeping, it was determined that the center failed to maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies. Evidence: Child B has an allergy to eggs and milk, however these two allergies were not listed on the written allergy list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on a review of the medication authorization and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that one child ‘s medication authorization had expired for one medication and had not been obtained for a second medication. Evidence: The parent and physician authorization for a prescription inhaled corticosteroid medication for child A expired on 6/1/23. There was no authorization for a prescribed asthma medication for child A.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that the center had not conducted a minimum of two shelter in place procedure drills annually. The last shelter in place drill conducted was on 6/21/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of the allergy care plans and interview with administrative staff , it was determined that one child did not have a written allergy care plan for diagnosed food allergies. Evidence: Child B has a diagnosed food allergy to nuts, eggs and milk as outlined on the child’s physical. There was no allergy care plan for these allergens.”

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

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of 5 staff files and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that 3 staff did not have references on file prior to employment. Evidence: Staff A, C and D did not have references on file. Staff A was hired on 11/28/22, staff C was hired on 4/17/23 and Staff D was hired on 3/20/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation and a review of recordkeeping it was determined that a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs were not maintained. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed 8 children present in the Two B classroom, however only 5 children were listed on the attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation and interviews it was determined that the center is not maintaining the 1:10 ratio for a mixed age group. Evidence: On 7/12/23 at 7:53 am, the Licensing Inspector observed 15 children with 1 staff in the PreK classroom. The ages of the children in this room were 3 to 6 years of age”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of six children’s files and interview, it was determined that the child A first attended the center on 10/19/22 and there was no physical on file within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview, it was determined that there has been no annual inspection from the health department. Evidence: The health inspection is dated 9/30/20.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center is not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed a fan on top of the cabinet in the Twos A classroom. The cord to the fan was plugged into the outlet and hung in reach of the children, which presented a hazard of a child pulling on the cord and the fan falling on top of a child(ren).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on interview and a review of recordkeeping, it was determined that the center has not practiced lockdown procedures at least annually. Evidence: The last documented lockdown drill is dated 2/26/18.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center is not maintaining a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: Two children were listed on the attendance log, however three children were present in the toddler A classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on a review of 4 staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that there were no sworn disclosure statement s on file prior to employment. Evidence: There were no sworn disclosure statements on file for Staff B ( hired 6/12/22), staff C ( hired 7/11/22) and Staff D ( hired on 11/8/21).”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of four staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that there was no tuberculosis test/screening/x-ray on file at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff A was hired on 6/14/22, staff B was hired on 6/13/22 and staff D was hired on 11/8/21. None of the staff had documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on a review of four staff files and interview with the director, it was determined that staff had not completed orientation training prior to working alone with children or within seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: There was no documentation on file of orientation for staff A, B or D.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on interview and a review of the health inspection report, it was determined that the health inspection had not been obtained annually. The most recent health inspection is dated 9/30/20.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-280-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-280-G

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not maintain a current written list of all children with allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions accessible to the staff. Evidence: Child A had an allergy to milk however the allergy list did not include this child’s allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-510-B

“Based on a review of the center’s medication and interview with the director, it was determined that the center had not obtained parental authorization for a prescription medication. Evidence: There was no parental authorization on file for the Child C’s Albuterol Sulfate.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of five children’s files and an interview with the director, it was determined that there was no written care plan for child B, who has a allergy to dairy, eggs, fish and grain.”

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

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on a review of four staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that staff A, B and D did not have references on file at the time of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that there was no written record of daily attendance documenting arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed 3 infants present in the Infant B classroom, however there were only 2 children signed in on the attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on interview and a review of children’s records, it was determined that there were no allergy care plans for 5 children with diagnosed food allergies. Evidence: Child A has an allergy to eggs and diary, child B has an allergy to dairy, eggs, fish and grains, child C has an allergy to milk, child D has an allergy to milk and child E has an allergy to gluten. The center was unable to provide an allergy care plan for these five children.”

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

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on interview, it was determined that an agent of the business entity did not have an out of state sex offender name search for Florida. This background check search was required by 9/30/20.”

Rule 22.1-289-036-B-4.

8VAC20-780-260-B

“Based on interview and a review of the record keeping, it was determined that the center failed to obtain an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The health inspection report is dated 9/30/20.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on interview and a review of the escape drill log, it was determined that the center is not conducting monthly evacuation drills. Evidence: The center did not conduct escape drills in April, May, June, July, August and October 2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.