Light Years Child Development Center, Inc.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside, shall be maintained in a safe condition. On 7/9/25, a four year old child sustained a minor wound when the child came into contact with a staple on the floor. Additionally, on the day of the inspection, staples were observed on the floor of two classrooms: in the toddler classroom and in a three year old classroom.”

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

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include all the required information. An injury report reviewed for an injury that occurred on 7/9/25 did not include staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures, which is required.”

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

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Centers must obtain a completed criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1 (employed for a month) had a criminal background check that was received three weeks after their date of hire.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and contain all the required information. Both required references for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 were not checked before employment, which is required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.

“Evidence: 1. The most recent TB screening for staff 1 was completed on 11/03/2020. 2. Staff 1 confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“Evidence: 1. The most recent inspection from the Chesapeake Fire Marshall was conducted on 02/28/2023. 2. The PD confirmed that an updated inspection had not been requested.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas of the center shall be maintained in a safe condition.

“Evidence: 1. The half Dutch-door at the entrance to the two-year old classroom was loose and did not maintain a secure closure of the two door halves, resulting in the top half swinging open several times during the inspection. a. Unsecured Dutch type doors are a pinch point hazard for children’s hands and fingers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. A container of hand sanitizer was observed placed on a book/toy storage unit in the two-year old and four-year old classrooms. a. The label on the hand sanitizer indicated the contents were hazardous. 2. These containers were within easy reach of the children in care in both classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that the operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards and the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions shall be kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: The allergy list in the two-year old classroom was not kept confidential as it was posted on a bulletin board within clear view of anyone in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 08/28/2023, lacks the results of a central registry check from another state she has resided in within the past five years. a. Staff 1 indicated on her sworn statement or affirmation that she had resided in another state within the past five years. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that a central registry check was not on file for staff 1.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 12/16/22, lacked documentation of a TB screening. a. Staff 1 was working with a group of children during the inspection. 2. Administrative staff confirmed that documentation of a TB screening was not on file for staff 1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the staff-to-child ratio for 3 year olds up to school age eligible shall be 1:10.

“Evidence: 1. There were 11 four-year old children in care with one staff when the four year old class was viewed at approximately 10:50 am. 2. The four-year old teacher confirmed she was alone with this group of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4.

Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the required elements.

“Evidence: 1. The employment record for staff 1, hire date 12/16/2022, lacked the following required information: a. Name, address and telephone number for a designated emergency contact; b. Job title. 2. Administrative staff verified this information was not on file when the file was reviewed by the inspector.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on staff interviews and a review of the facility, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

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

Based on staff interviews, the facility failed to promote a child’s emotional and social well-being and growth and staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort and support.

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

Based on record review, the vendor failed to ensure that documentation of the tuberculosis screening shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment

“Evidence: The TB screening for staff 1 was completed on 06/17/2021 which is more than 30 days prior to her hire date of 08/10/2021.”

Rule 22VAC40-665-540-A.