Main Street Child Development Center

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

“Staff #2, 3, and 4 reported during interviews that Staff #1’s tone was not appropriate with children. Staff #1 would yell loudly at the children on a daily basis.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

When time out is used as a behavior guidance technique: it shall be used sparingly and shall not exceed one minute for each year of the child’s age.

“Staff #3 and #4 reported that Staff #1 did not use time out sparingly and exceeded more than one minute for each year of the child’s age. Staff #4 reported that Child#2, 3 years old, was placed in time out on the blue couch or the chair near the desk for more than 10 minutes. This would happen daily. Staff #3 reported that Child #3, 3 years old, was placed into timeout by Staff #1for 15 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-C.

The following actions 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.

“Staff #2, 3, and 4 reported during interviews that they observed Staff #1 flipping Child #1, age 3 years old, out of a cot and onto the floor after naptime. Staff #3 and Staff #4 reported observing Staff #1 rough handling Child #2. Staff #3 reported that Staff #1 grabbed Child #2 by the upper arms and placed him on the carpet harshly. Staff #4 reported that Staff #1 picked Child #2 up from the floor by the both wrists and carrying him across the room and into the bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

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

“Staff #2, employed for one month, did not have documentation of a sex offender registry check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Repeat Violation

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On the playground, a plastic enclosed bubble located on the bridge of the slide was cracked and broken. The broken plastic created sharp edges and components that could entangle clothing and snag skin.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Repeat Violation Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“A bottle of sanitizer with the warning label, “Keep out of reach of children,” was unlocked in the four year old classroom within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-E.

Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

“The playground does not have sufficient resilient surfacing under the fall zones of the playground equipment. The ground is exposed under the sliding area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

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

“The overflow holes of two children’s sinks located in women’s main bathroom are rusty. Also, one of two children’s sinks has broken porcelain exposing rust on the front left corner of the sink. The overflow holes of three children’s sinks located in the men’s main bathroom are rusty. Also, one of three children’s sinks has broken porcelain exposing rust on the left corner of the sink.”

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

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the rainbows classroom, a bottle of bleach and water was located in a tray on the wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1.Staff #3’s record (Date of hire-02/28/2024) did not contain documentation that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The carpet located in the Butterflies classroom was unraveling on all four corners.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on record review, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. The documentation for emergency evacuation drills was missing the following information: person conducting the drill, time of the drill, method used for notification, any special conditions simulated, the time it took to complete the drill, problems encountered, if any, and weather conditions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.