Chesapeake Academy

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

“The center did not request a child abuse and neglect search or a search of the sex offender registry check from one state for Staff #2, who has been employed for over 1 year and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #1?s updated screening was due seven months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“The evacuation drill log did not contain documentation of an evacuation drill for the months of December 2025 and February 2026. The director acknowledged that the drills had not been documented for both months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Staff #2, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 3 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on staff record review, the licensee failed to ensure that all applicants for employment shall undergo a background check prior to employment. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 07/01/2023 documented background check results received on 07/10/2023. The record for S3, employed 07/01/2022 documented background check results received on 07/07/2022.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain the results of the out-of-state sex offender registry check and out-of-state child abuse and neglect search for each staff as required. Evidence: S2 documented on the sworn disclosure statement having lived out-of-state in the last five years. Record for S2, employed 07/01/2023 did not contain a sex offender registry check prior to the 1st day of employment. The record for S2, employed 07/01/2023 did not contain results for an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of six staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The record for S5, documented a screening completed 08/27/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“(Repeat and Systemic Violation) Based on the review of emergency evacuation documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in May 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-90-A

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to have a signed written agreement between the parent and center in the child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance. Evidence: The record for C1, enrolled 09/03/2023 did not contain a written agreement between the center and the parent as required by 8VAC20-780-90.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on the review of emergency evacuation documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in March 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on the of review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drill documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained all required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated January 2023 ? April 2023 did not document the number of staff participating in the drills.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on the review of emergency evacuation documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: Records did not document a monthly practice drill in January, February, and April 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Based on the review of shelter-in-place documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented the shelter-in-place procedure twice in 2022. Evidence: Records only documented one shelter-in-place drill during 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Based on the review of documents, the provider failed to ensure that the center implemented a lockdown procedure in 2022. Evidence: Recordsreviewed during inspection did not document practice of the lockdown procedure during 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on the of review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drill documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained all required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated March 2022 ? December 2022 did not document the number of staff participating in the drills.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Based on review of five children’s records and interview, the center did not obtain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to or within the first 30 days of attending the center.

“Evidence: The record for Child #4 (start date 08/19/2021) did not contain a physical exam. The director stated the private school record located onsite also did not contain a physical exam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children.

“Evidence: The licensing inspector observed a container of sanitizing wipes sitting in one of the bathrooms used by the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not ensure practiced evacuations drills were implemented at least on a monthly basis.

“Evidence: The documentation reviewed indicated the last evacuation drill occurred in March 2022. A member of management stated evacuation drills were not conducted in April and May 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.