Gan Israel Preschool

Repeat violation

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #4, employed for 6 weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a sex offender registry check from one state. Staff #4 was alone with children during the inspection. This was previously cited on March 16, 2026. The plan of correction was not followed.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications.

“Staff #3, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of preschool children. Staff #4, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of toddler children. There was no evidence of lead teacher qualified staff onsite at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.

“The information in the record of child #3 had not been updated in over 14 months which is overdue by two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

Repeat violation

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #4 and staff #5 have resided outside of the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. Out of state central registry results have not been obtained.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Repeat violation

“The Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #2 has been employed for 283 calendar days and does not have evidence of completing the orientation course. Staff #4 has been employed for 218 calendar days and does not have evidence of completing the orientation course. Staff #5 has been employed for 213 calendar days and does not have evidence of completing the orientation course. This was previously cited on November 20, 2025. The plan of correction was not followed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Repeat violation

“Whenever the center has agreed to administer prescribed medications, the administration shall be performed by a staff member who has satisfactorily completed a training program. Staff required to have the training shall be retrained at three-year intervals. Staff #1’s Medication Administration Training (MAT) certificate expired six months ago. Staff #1 was the only employee onsite that was MAT certified. Child #5 and Child #6 has documented allergies and medication onsite. This was cited November 20, 2025. The plan of correction was not followed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-1-b.

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

“Seventh Generation disinfectant spray with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were in a unlocked cabinet in Classroom #2, within reach of five children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“In Room #1 two out of the four children’s water bottes were not labeled. In Room #2 three out of the five children’s lunchboxes and water bottles were not labeled.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Repeat violation

“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have evidence of education on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Repeat violation

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. Staff #3’s record does not contain documentation of a TB screening. Staff #3 was actively working and has been employed for 11 weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

“Staff #3 has been employed for 167 calendar days and does not have evidence of completing the orientation course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include: Recognizing child abuse and neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse.

“Staff #3 has actively worked with children for 11 weeks and does not have evidence of child abuse and neglect training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-C.

Whenever the center has agreed to administer prescribed medications, the administration shall be performed by a staff member who has satisfactorily completed a training program. Staff required to have the training shall be retrained at three-year intervals.

“Staff #2’s Medication Administration Training (MAT) certificate expired 8 weeks ago. Staff #2 was the only employee onsite that was MAT certified. Child #4 and Child #5 has documented allergies and medication onsite.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-1-b.

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

“Staff #3 and staff #4 have resided outside of the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. Out of state central registry results and out of state sex offender results have not been obtained for staff #3 and staff #5.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

REPEAT VIOLATION Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening.

“Staff #2s record does not contain documentation of a TB screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member.

“Documentation of orientation training was not available on-site for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #4. Center management emailed documentation during the inspection, however documentation was not signed and dated by each individual staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I.

In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F.

“At the time of the inspection, the classroom temperatures were 66?F.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Evidence of insurance coverage shall be made available to the department’s representative upon request.

“Center management was unable to provide documentation of having the minimum public liability insurance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-H.

REPEAT VIOLATION Staff records shall contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

“Only one reference check has been completed for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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

“Staff #1 and staff #4 resided outside of the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. Out of state central registry results and out of state sex offender results have not been obtained for staff #1 and staff #4.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The licensed child day program shall have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for each employee.

“The center does not have central registry findings for staff #1 (date of hire: 7/2024), staff #2 (date of hire: 9/2023), staff #4 (date of hire: 8/2024) and staff #5 (date of hire: 8/2024).”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening.

“Staff #2s record does not contain documentation of a TB screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center.

“Staff #1, staff #2, staff #4 and staff #5 records do not contain documentation of orientation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I.

Rest rooms shall contain all required supplies.

“The rest room for the children did not contain toilet paper in any stalls.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Medication shall be labeled with the child’s name.

“Two over-the-counter medications were observed in the medication box without names to identify the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center.

“Child #1’s authorization to administer medication was signed by the parent on 9/17/2024 and expired on 9/27/2024. Child #2’s authorization to administer medication was signed by the parent on 9/18/2024 and expired on 9/28/2024. Medications for child #1 and child #2 were observed on-site without renewed authorizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Children’s records shall contain all required information.

“1. Child #1s record does not contain a second emergency contact and documentation that the childs age and identity has been verified. 2. Child #3s record does not contain two emergency contacts. 3. Child #4s record does not contain a second emergency contact and documentation that the childs age and identity has been verified. 4. Child #5s record does not contain documentation that the childs age and identity has been verified”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

A written care plan 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.

“The allergy action plans for child #1 and child #2 were not signed by a physician.”

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

Staff records shall contain all required information.

“Five out of five staff records reviewed did not contain documentation that two reference checks have been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review, the center did not have an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 3/28/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Floor tiles in the preschool classrooms were cracked. 2. Peeling paint was found at the bottom of the column in one of the two preschool rooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

22.1-289.035-A

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening for employees, every two years. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s most recent TB screening was completed on 10/27/20. 2. Staff # 2’s most recent TB screening was completed on 5/2/18. 3. TB screenings must be repeated every two years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment inside the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Peeling paint was found on the at the bottom of a square beam in the Pre-K classroom. 2. One of three toilets for the Pre-K classroom had a broken toilet seat.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, food brought from home was not labeled and dated in a way to identify the owner. Evidence: 2 lunch bags brought from home in the 2’s classroom were not labeled and dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on records review, the center did not maintain written daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure if each child as it occurs. Evidence: Written attendance was not recorded for the Pre-K classroom for 2/14/23 and 2/15/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not obtain results a fingerprint based criminal record check ( CRC ) for an employee prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2 was re-hired on 8/30/22. Staff # 1 stated that Staff # 2’s last day worked at the center was 3/13/20. 2. Results of a fingerprint based CRC was not obtained for Staff # 2 before the first day of employment when re-hired.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a complete sworn disclosure statement (SDS) for an employee by the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2 worked at the center previously and the last day of employment was 3/13/20. 2. Staff # 2 was re-hired on 8/30/22 and an updated SDS was not obtained for Staff # 2 by the first day of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain results of a central registry search for a new employee within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2 worked at the center previously and the last day of employment was 3/13/20. 2. Staff # 2 was re-hired on 8/30/22 and an updated central registry was not obtained within 30 days of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain documentation of a complete physical exam for a child, within 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child #2’s first day of enrollment was 8/31/22. Child # 2’s physical exam was not on file to this date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on records review and staff interview, staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s first day of employment was 5/3/22. 2. Staff # 2’s first day of employment was 8/30/22. 3. Staff # 1 stated that orientation training was not completed for either staff member.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on records review, the center did not maintain complete files for children in care. Evidence: Child # 1’s record was missing documentation of viewing of proof of identity.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on records review, documentation of two reference checks were not obtained for staff before their first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s first day of employment was 5/3/22. Staff # 1’s record was missing one reference check. 2. Staff # 2’s was re-hired on 8/30/22. Reference checks were not completed for Staff # 2 prior to the first day of employment and to this date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous materials were not kept in a locked place using safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A large bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on a shelf by the entrance, in Staff # 2’s classroom. This bottle was accessible to the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.