Georgetown South Child Development Center

(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.

“During inspection in the Sunflower classroom (ages 16 months ? age 3), there were 7 children present, but the written record reflected there were 6 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

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

“On 4/8/26 when Child #1 (2 years old) left the preschool playground, Child #1 proceeded through a latched metal gate on the preschool playground and then an unlocked wooden gate surrounding the field. At the other end of the field, a gate exits to a parking lot. Staff reported that Child #1 has been trying to exit the playground from these gates for approximately 1 month, that staff have reported the gate lock is broken, and that there has been no resolution to keep an incident from occurring.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On 4/8/26, Child #1 left the preschool playground alone through 2 fence gates and was found by Staff #1 who saw them from inside the building on an adjacent field wandering around. Because the fence surrounding the field is solid wood, staff cannot see the field from the preschool playground. Child #1 was returned to the preschool class on the playground by Staff #1. The child was out of sight and sound supervision for approximately 5-15 minutes before anyone noticed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The Center is required to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“On the older children’s playground, in the blue area by the shed, the poured in place ground cover has voids and peaks that are causing a tripping risk.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The Center is required to keep a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: During inspection in the Sunshine classroom, there were 5 children present, but the written record reflected there were 6 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1)During inspection in the Sunshine and Caterpillar classroom restroom area (ages 3 months-2 years old), there was a can of disinfectant spray stored inside the unlocked adult restroom stall. 2)During inspection in the Sunflowers classroom (ages 20 months ? 2years old) there was a tube of toothpaste stored on the countertop. 3)During inspection in the Sunflowers and Butterfly classroom restroom area (ages 20 months-2 years old), there was a can of disinfectant spray and a can of air freshener stored inside the unlocked adult restroom stall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1)During inspection in the laundry area directly off the main hall where there is no door or lock, a jug of clothes detergent was stored on the floor. 2)During inspection in the resource area directly off the main hall where there is no door or lock, there were 26 containers of disinfectant stored on an open shelf.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on staff interviews, the center did not ensure that the forbidden action of physical punishment of a child did not occur.

“Evidence: Upon interview with staff at the center, it was reported that Child #1 was expressing challenging behaviors including throwing themself on the floor in a tantrum, throwing items in the classroom and screaming loudly. Staff #1 became frustrated with the child and pinched them on their arm as a form of punishment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

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 kitchen area off of the main hallway there is no door and the cabinet under the sink was unlocked and contained 2 gallons of bleach. 2)In the teacher resource area off of the main hallway there is no door and there was a box of bleach sitting in the entryway to this area. 3)In the janitorial closet off the main hallway, the door was unlocked and there was a multi-surface cleaner, bleach and glass cleaner located inside the closet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: In the Infant classroom, Child #4 had breast milk that was stored in the refrigerator and was not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.