Apple Dumpling Learning Center, LLC
A child day center in Front Royal, Virginia 22630
348 S. Commerce Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. (540) 635-5552.
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The short answer
- 37 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 202026 the latest visit on record
- 190 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
43 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 20, 2026.
37 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
37 deficiencies in 10 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Aug 20, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection5 deficiencies
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Repeat Violation
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1 obtained 6 of the 16 required hours in 2025. Staff #2 obtained 13 of the 16 required hours in 2025.”
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Repeat violation
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The two large windows in the lunchroom had peeling paint and two windowpanes that were cracked. One of the cracks was covered with duck tape.”
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For each infant, the center shall post a daily record which can be easily accessed by both the parent and the staff working with the child.
“The posted daily record for the infants was missing the following: A description and time of bowel movement, developmental milestones and for infants, who are awake and cannot turn over by themselves, the amount of time spent on their stomachs.”
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Pillows when used shall be assigned for individual use and covered with pillowcases.
“In the preschool room there were two children that had uncovered pillows on their cots.”
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Repeat Violation
“Job titles shall be kept for each staff person in their record. The job title was not documented in staffs # 2, 3 4 and 5.”
Jun 25, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection4 deficiencies
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Repeat violation
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for 8 days, before the request for the central registry was submitted.”
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The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“The chicken wire on the gate to the playground had a piece sharp that had popped out and was accessible to the children.”
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Tables and high chair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.
“The tables in Preschool classroom were not allowed to air dry while being sanitized after morning snack during the inspection.”
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Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.
“Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past month, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
Jun 15, 2026: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Center shall maintain a written record of child’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence.
“The following was missing from child’s # 1 injury form: time parents were notified, future action to prevent recurrence of injury and two signatures.”
Apr 20, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The provisional license was not posted.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.
“The list in the preschool room was not dated.”
Jan 20, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection10 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-3
The inspectors’ words, 237 words
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Results of the central registry search must be complete before staff can be alone with children. Staff #1?s central registry check was requested almost one month after hire and the results were dated, January 23, 2026, three months after hire. Staff #1 was observed to be alone with children in a classroom on January 20, 2026. Staff #2?s central registry results were dated seven months after hire. Although asked for by the inspector, the center did not provide the date the central registry check was requested. There was no documentation provided that center had followed up on the request for the central registry check. Staff #3?s central registry results were dated January 26, 2026, eight months after hire. Although asked for by the inspector, the center did not provide the date the central registry check was requested. Staff #3 was observed to be alone with children in a classroom on January 20, 2026. There was no documentation provided that center had followed up on the request for the central registry check. Staff #4?s central registry results were dated eight months after hire. Although asked for by the inspector, the center did not provide the date the central registry check was requested. There was no documentation provided that center had followed up on the request for the central registry check.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #2, who had been enrolled for two months. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #5, who had been enrolled for more than two months.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #2, employed for seven months, did not have documentation of a TB screening.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #5?s TB screening was seven months late. Staff #8?s TB was one year past due and had not been completed.”
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education ? sponsored orientation training course shall be completed withing in 90 days of employment. Staff #1?s training was completed two days late. Staff #2?s training was completed four months late. Staff #3?s training was completed five months late. Staff #4?s training was completed five months late.”
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8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. The center did not provide evidence of annual training for Staff #5?s most recent training year (August 16, 2024 to August 15, 2025). The center did not provide evidence of annual training for Staff #6?s most recent training year (January 16, 2025 to January 15, 2026).”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. Child #5 had a food allergy listed on the registration form. There was not a list in the Preschool 2 classroom and staff in the classroom and administration on site were not aware of the child’s allergy. Staff #3, who was working in the Preschool 1 classroom, stated that they did not know if any children in their classroom had an allergies, sensitives, or dietary restriction. There was no list posted in the classroom .”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 220 words
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.’ The record for Child #1, enrolled for eight months, was missing the following required component: documentation of viewing proof of child’s identity and age. The record for Child #2, enrolled for two months, was missing the following required components: phone number of child’s physician and documentation of viewing proof of child’s identity and age. The record for Child #4, enrolled for almost two months, was missing the following required components: work phone number and place of employment for one parent. The record for Child #5, enrolled for more than two months, was missing the following required components: address of two designated people to call in an emergency if the parents cannot be reached, phone number of the child’s physician and work phone number and place of employment for one parent. The record for Child #6 was missing the following required components: work phone number and place of employment for both parents, name and phone number of child’s physician, first date of attendance and documentation of viewing proof of child’s identity and age. The record for Child #7 was missing the following required components: first date of attendance and documentation of viewing proof of child’s identity and age.”
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8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff shall have, within 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #2?s certification was completed two months late. Staff #3?s certification was completed three months late. Staff #4?s certification was completed three months late. Staff #6?s certification expired on June 2, 2025, and recertification was completed four months late.”
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8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff shall have within, 90 days of the date of employment, current certification in first aid. Staff #2?s certification was completed two months late. Staff #3?s certification was completed three months late. Staff #4?s certification was completed three months late. Staff #6?s certification expired on June 2, 2025, and recertification was completed four months late”
Oct 24, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-260-B
“Repeat Violation Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The annual health department inspection was ten months past due and had not been completed.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals. Staff did not wash the children’s hands after morning snack in the Toddler 2 room.”
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8VAC20-780-550-F
“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Lockdown procedures had not been practiced within the last year.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The records for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #6 were missing the first day of attendance. The record for Child #7 was missing the following required components: first day of attendance, written agreement between the parent and the center as required, and documentation of viewing the child’s identity and age.”
Aug 5, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-400-B
“Behavior guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflict. On August 5, 2025, Child #1 (two years old) was taking toys away from other children. To correct the behavior, Staff #1 stood beside the child and used their foot to hold Child #1 down on the ground while the child was crying and saying ?No?.”
May 27, 2025: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The playground turf contained a proud nail which caused an injury to a child on April 17, 2025 that required stitches.”
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8VAC20-780-80-B-2
“The center shall inform the department’s representative as soon as practically possible but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. On April 17, 2025, Child #1 slipped on the playground, cut their knee on a nail from the turf, which required emergency services to be contacted and four stitches. This injury was not reported to the department.”
Mar 20, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two. Child #3, age 2 years old, only had immunization records from two months of age on file.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination on file for Child #3, who had been enrolled for one year.”
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8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The annual health inspection had not been conducted and was three months past due.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In Classroom #2, cleaning materials were unlocked in a bottom cabinet, within reach of children.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals and snacks. In Classroom #1, the children were observed playing with toys after lunch and they did washed their hands after eating.”
Nov 12, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #4, who had been attending for four months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
Mar 4, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to obtained documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two. Evidence: 1. Child #3?s date of birth was 01/13/2022. Child #3?s immunizations on file were dated 04/22/2022, 08/22/2023 and 02/08/2024. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that immunizations had not been obtained every six months for Child #3.”
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8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that immunization records are signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. Child #3?s immunization record dated 02/08/2024 did not contain a signature from a physician, his designee or an official of the local health department. 2. Staff #1 and #2 confirmed that the immunization record did not have the required signature.”
Oct 23, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Repeat Violation Systemic Violation Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #3?s criminal history background check on file was dated 09/28/2018. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that the criminal history background check had not been repeated every five years.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Violation Systemic Violation Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the two-year-old classroom, one highchair was observed to have dried food on the tray, the seat and sides of the highchair; crumbs and debris in the crevices; and missing a seatbelt.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“Systemic Violation Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain the required staff: children ratio of 1:8 for children two years old. Evidence: 1. 11 children and two staff were observed in the two-year-old classroom. Staff #1 left the classroom leaving Staff #2 alone will 11 children. 2. Staff #1 confirm that they had left Staff #2 alone with 11 children. 3. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that the age of the youngest child in the group was two years old.”
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8VAC20-780-570-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when a child is placed in a highchair, the protective belt is fastened. Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, three children were observed in highchairs and the protective belts were not fastened.”
Aug 11, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received immunization as required by the State Board of Health before the child attends the center. Evidence 1. Child #4?s record did not contain a record of immunizations. 2. Staff #3 confirmed the child’s first day was 08/09/2023 and that the center had not obtain documentation Child #4?s immunization before attendance.”
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8VAC20-780-550-K
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interview and review of records, the center failed to prepare a document containing the required information to be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children. Evidence: 1. The document kept on the vehicle used to transport children was missing potential shelters, hospitals and evacuation routes. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the required items were missing from the document.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 226 words
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to maintain and keep a separate record for each child which included the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record was missing the first day of attendance. Staff #3 confirmed that Child #1?s record was missing the first day of attendance. 2. Child #2?s record was missing the first day of attendance, the place of employment for each parent and a second designated person to call in case of an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Staff #3 confirmed that the items were missing from Child #2?s record. 3. Child #3?s record was missing the first day of attendance, name, address, phone number of one parent, the phone number of the second parent, a phone number for a second designated person to call in an emergency if the parents cannot be reached. Staff #3 confirmed that the items were missing from Child #3?s record. 4. Child #4?s record was missing documentation of viewing proof of the child’s age and identity and a second designated person to call in an emergency if the parents cannot be reached. Staff #3 confirmed that the required items were missing from Child #4?s record. 5. Child #5?s record was missing the first day of attendance. Staff #3 confirmed that the first day of attendance was missing from Child #5?s record.”
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8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that a written agreement between the parent and the center was in each child’s record by the first day of attendance and included the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #4?s record did not contain a written agreement between the parent and the center. 2. Staff #3 confirmed the child’s first day was 08/09/2023 and that the required written agreement was not in Child #4?s record.”
Jul 12, 2023: complaint inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Repeat Violation Systemic Violation Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that electrical outlets had covers. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K classroom there was a power strip with four outlets that were not covered. Staff #9 and Staff #10 confirmed the outlets did not have a cover. 2. In 3?s classroom, there was a power strip with four outlets that were not covered. Staff #11 and Staff #12 confirmed that the outlets were not covered.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
The inspectors’ words, 197 words
“Repeat Violation Systemic Violation Based on interview and documentation, the center failed to ensure that children under the age of 10 years old are within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1. During an interview on 07/13/2023, Staff #4 stated that on the date that Staff #5 was terminated (was not sure of the exact date), Staff #4 found Child #1 in the classroom alone and unsupervised. Staff#4 informed Staff #6 that Child #1 had been left alone in the classroom by Staff #5 and Staff #3. 2. Documentation provided by the center stated that on ?May 25, 2023? , Staff #5 was terminated for leaving Child #1 asleep in the classroom when the class went outside. The document was signed by Staff #6. During an interview on 07/13/2023, Staff #6 confirmed that Staff #5?s employment was terminated for leaving Child #1 alone in the classroom. 3. During an interview on 07/14/2023, Staff #3 confirmed that she was working in the classroom with staff #5 on 05/25/2023 and Child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in the classroom. 4. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 was two years old on the date of the incident.”
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8VAC20-780-400-B
The inspectors’ words, 135 words
“Complaint Related Based on interviews and documentation, the center failed to ensure that behavioral guidance is constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 stated that they had witnessed Staff #5 ?yelling at the kids and would get in their faces?. 2. Staff #4 stated that they had witnessed Staff #5 ?yell? at the children. 3. Staff #6 stated that on several occasions they could hear Staff #5 yelling at the children. 4. Documentation provided by the center revealed that on 09/01/2022, Staff #5 received a verbal warning regarding ?tone and volume? and another ?verbal warning? on 02/21/2023 for ?yelling?, which also stated ?I could hear her in my office ? I told her unacceptable. send her home for the remainder of the day?.”
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8VAC20-780-400-C
The inspectors’ words, 118 words
“Compliant Related Based on interviews the center failed to ensure that when time out is used, it was used sparingly and did not exceed one minute for each year of the child’s age. Evidence: 1. The complainant stated that almost daily they observed children in the highchair of the two-year-old classroom and that Staff #5 had stated that the children were in the highchair because they were ?being bad?. 2. Interview with Staff #3 on 07/13/2023 confirmed that Staff #5 used the highchair in the two-year old classroom for time out, stating that the children would be in time out for five to ten minutes. Staff #3 confirmed that the children in the classroom were two years old.”
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8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure that each first aid kit included the required items. Evidence 1. The first aid kit on the Dodge van was missing a triangular bandage, thermometer and scissors. 2. Staff #8 confirmed that the items were missing from the first aid kit on the Dodge van.”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
The inspectors’ words, 114 words
“Based on review of documents and interview, the center failed to maintain a written record of child’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence and contained the required information. Evidence: 1. An injury report dated 05/04/2023 for Child #2 did not contain future actions to prevent injury. 2. An injury report dated 05/15/2023 for Child #2 did not contain future actions to prevent injury. 3. Interview on 07/14/2023 with Staff #2 reveal that injury reports in the infant room where not being maintain at the center. 4. Interview with Staff #1on 07/14/2023 confirmed that injury reports from the infant room had not been maintained at the center.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Repeat Violation Based on record and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff record included the required information. Evidence: 1. Staff #5?s record did not contain a date of separation from employment. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the date of separation was not in the record. 3. Staff #6 confirmed that the date of separation was not in the record that the time of the inspection on 07/12/2023.”
Jun 16, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“REPEAT and SYSTEMIC Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, Inside and outside, were maintained In a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The following was observed at the center on 06/06/2023: Small debris and trash located in and around the toddler play area (See CDC-1106278(06-16-2023)P1.jpg, CDC-1106278(06-16-2023)P2.jpg), in and around the basketball/gravel play area (See CDC-1106278(06-16-2023)P3.jpg, CDC-1106278(06-16-2023)P4.jpg), in and around the large play area (See CDC-1106278(06-16-2023)P5.jpg), and throughout the parking lot and outdoor walk ways (See CDC-1106278(06-16-2023)P6.jpg). 2. Staff #6 confirmed the presence of the small debris and trash in and around the toddler play area, in and around the basketball/gravel area, in and around the large play area and throughout the parking lots and outdoor walkways.”
May 8, 2023: complaint inspection12 deficiencies
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22.1-289.023-A
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to post the Notice of the Superintendent’s intent to place on probation and require licensee to contact parents, guardians, or other responsible persons regarding health and safety violations in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. Evidence: 1. On 05/08/2023, The Notice of Intent, dated 11/28/2022, was not posted in a prominent place, but posted behind the findings of the most recent inspection. 2. Interview with staff #3 on 05/08/2023 confirmed that a copy of the NOI was not posted elsewhere.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 175 words
“REPEAT and SYSTEMIC Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The following was observed at the center on 05/08/2023: 1. Dirty and/or stained carpeted area and rugs throughout the center 2. Small debris, trash, and dirty rusted chairs located in or around the gated toddler play area - See CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P6.jpg, CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P7.jpg, CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P8.jpg, and CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P9.jpeg 3. Unsecured/loose gate around the toddler play area located outside by the front door of the center - See CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P10.jpg, CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P1.jpg, and CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P12.jpg 4. Trash, splintered wooden cornhole board, broken playground equipment, and numerous cigarette butts on the grounds of the center- See CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P13.jpg, CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P14.jpg, CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P15.jpg, CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P16.jpg, CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P17.jpg, and CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P18.jpg 5. Rusted seatbelt on the Dodge Van 6. Trash in the floorboards of the Dodge Van and the Ford Van- See CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P19.jpg 7. Light switch plate in the boy’s restroom not fully covering the hole in the wall 8. Hole with sharp edges in the door of the boy’s restroom”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT AND SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A gallon jug of Carquest Antifreeze/Coolant and an uncapped gallon jug, labeled Prime antifreeze/coolant which contained some type of liquid, was observed sitting on the ground beside the building. See CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P20.jpg”
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8VAC20-780-320-B
“REPEAT Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that each restroom area was equipped with paper towels. Evidence: 1. There were no paper towels in the girl’s school age restroom on 05/08/2023. 2. Interview with Staff #3 on 05/08/2023 confirmed that there were no paper towels in the girl’s school age restroom.”
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8VAC20-780-340-A
The inspectors’ words, 275 words
“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. On 04/27/2023, Staff #1 was asked the number of children she transports on the Ford Van and how many of those children need car seats. Staff #1 stated that she is ?not sure? of the names and ages of all the children that she picks up from the school. 2. On 04/27/2023, shortly after the Ford Van arrived at the center from the school, only seven car seats, one of which was broken, were observed in the Ford Van and they were tucked under the benches of the van. 3. Upon request, the center provided a list of children who are transported from school to the center on the Ford Van. The center’s list included the names of nine children but did not include the ages of the children. The list provided by the school included 16 children that are transported from the school to the center on the center’s Ford Van, eight of which were under the age of eight years old. 4. Review of the center’s attendance records confirmed that the list provided by the school was accurate, and the center’s list was not only missing the names of eight children that are being transported, but it also included the name of one child who is not being transported. 5. On 05/08/2023, one sharp knife was observed in the dish drainer and two sharp knives were observed in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen of the school age room. The gate to the kitchen was open and unlocked.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that required staff-to-child ratios are maintained. Evidence: 1. 16 children ages three and older were observed in the fenced playground in the care of only one staff member, Staff #4 on 05/08/2023. 2. Interview with Staff #4 on 05/08/2023 confirmed that there were 16 children in care and that they were the only assigned staff member present.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-1
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1. Although Staff #1?s CPR certification expired on 12/22/2022, interview with Staff #1 on 04/27/2023 confirmed that they had been the only staff member present when driving the center van to transport children to and from the public schools. 2. Interview with Staff #3 on 04/27/2023, confirmed that Staff #1 did not have current CPR certification.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-2
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in First Aid. Evidence: 1. Although Staff #1?s First Aid certification expired on 12/22/2022, interview with Staff #1 on 04/27/2023 confirmed that they had been the only staff member present when driving the center van to transport children to and from the public schools. 2. Interview with Staff #3 on 04/27/2023, confirmed that Staff #1 did not have current First Aid certification.”
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8VAC20-780-540-A
“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that a first aid kit was available wherever children are in care. Evidence 1. A first aid kit was not found to be on the Dodge Van nor on the Ford Van on 04/27/2023. 2. Interviews with Staff #1 and Staff #2 on 04/27/2023 confirmed that the Dodge van and the Ford van are used to transport children in care and that first aid kits were not available on either van.”
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8VAC20-780-550-K
The inspectors’ words, 138 words
“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that a document containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc., that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center staff for center business such as field trips or pick up or drop off of children to or from schools was kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. Evidence: 1. On 04/27/2023, the required document was not found to be on the Ford Van, nor the Dodge Van, both which are used to transport children. 2. Interview with Staff #1 on 04/27/2023 confirmed that the required document was not kept on the Ford Van. 3. Interview with Staff #2 on 04/27/2023 confirmed that the required document was not kept on the Dodge Van.”
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8VAC20-780-580-C
The inspectors’ words, 537 words
“COMPLAINT RELATED VIOLATION Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that during transportation of children: 1. Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by ?? 46.2-1095 through 46.2-1100 of the Code of Virginia and stated maximum number of passengers in a given vehicle is not exceeded. Evidence: 1. Emergency numbers, the center’s information and the names of children being transported were not located in either the 1995 Ford Super Wagon Van (Ford Van) or the 2001 Dodge Ram Wagon Sport Van (Dodge Van). 2. Interview with Staff #1 on 04/27/2023 confirmed that the Ford Van did not contain the required information. 3. Interview with Staff #2 on 04/27/2023 confirmed that the Dodge Van did not contain the required information. 4. Attendance records from the center showed that the center transported 12 children in the Dodge Van on 03/31/2023. Six of these children were under the age of 8 and required car seats; however, interview with Staff #2 on 04/27/2023 revealed that there were only five car seats available in the Dodge Van. 5. On 04/27/2028, the Licensing Inspector verified that there were only five car seats available on the Dodge Van. 6. Interview with Staff #1, conducted on 05/08/2023, revealed that only seven car seats were available on the Ford Van and that no additional car seats had been available on the Ford Van. Attendance records showed that children under the age of eight years (who must be properly secured in a child restraint device) were transported in the Ford Van as follows: 10 children on 03/29/2023; nine children on 03/30/2023; and 11 children on 03/31/2023. 7. On 05/08/2023, the Licensing Inspector and the Licensing Administrator confirmed that there were only seven car seats on the Ford van. Furthermore, of the seven car seats observed, the manufacturer’s instructions on one car seat indicated ?DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT AFTER DECEMBER 2016?; the manufacturer’s instructions on another car seat indicated ?DO NOT USE THIS CARRIER AFTER 2020?; and the manufacturer’s instructions for a third car seat, which had broken apart under the upholstery, indicated ?If any part of this seat becomes worn, frayed, infected or damaged, replace the seat.? See CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P2.jpg, CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P3.jpg, CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P4.jpg, and CDC-1106278(05-08-2023)P5.jpg 8. During interviews conducted on 04/27/2023, two individuals revealed they had witnessed the following on the center’s Ford Van: a. children under eight years of age not using car seats on multiple occasions. b. children sharing seatbelts (two children buckled in one seat belt) on multiple occasions. c. the maximum number of passengers exceeded on several days before spring break, which was 04/03 - 04/10/2023. 9. Interview with a local police officer on 04/27/2023 revealed that he had witnessed children on the center’s Ford Van using ?no car seats and one seatbelt over two kids and I corrected the kids?. 10. Attendance records from the center showed that the center children on the Ford Van as follows: 16 children on 03/29/2023; 15 children on 03/30/2023; and 14 on 03/31/2023. 11. On 05/08/2023, the Licensing Inspector and Licensing Administrator observed that the Ford Van has a capacity of 15 passengers (including the driver) and the seatbelt located behind the driver seat was inoperable. See CDC-1106278(05-08-2023) P1.jpg..”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-6
“Based on observation, the licensee failed to ensure that a copy of any special order issued by the department shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. Evidence: 1. The Special Order issued by the department on 04/03/2023 was not observed to be posted at the facility on 05/08/2023. 2. Interview with Staff #3 on 05/08/2023 confirmed that the Special Order was not posted.”
Apr 4, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION, SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on review of records, the center failed to ensure that background checks were repeated every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s Central Registry Results on file were dated 9/27/2017. There was no updated Central Registry Results on file. 2. Staff # 17 confirmed that the Central Registry background check for Staff #1 had not been repeated every five years.”
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that a criminal history record check was completed before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #21?s start date was 6/22/22. Staff # 21?s criminal history check on file was dated 3/17/2023. 2. Staff #17 confirmed that Staff #21?s criminal history record check was not completed before the first day of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #21?s start date was 6/22/22. Staff # 21?s record did not contain evidence of a TB screening. 2. Staff #21 was observed in the school age classroom. 3. Staff #17 confirmed that Staff #21 did not submit a negative TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff completed The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) sponsored course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence 1. Staff #21?s start date was 6/22/22. Staff # 21?s record did not contain evidence that they had completed The VDOE sponsored course. 2. Staff #17 confirmed that Staff #21 did not complete the completed The VDOE sponsored course within 90 days of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-310-E
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“Based on observation, interview and review of records, the center failed to ensure that when children are on the outdoor play area, at least 75 square feet of space per child was provided. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed 37 children on the playground. Staff #6, #11, #14 and #22, confirmed that there were 37 children on the playground at the time of the inspection. 2. Measurements of the outdoor play area taken by the department on 8/15/2008 demonstrate that the maximum number of children permitted on the outdoor play area at one time is 29.”
Feb 28, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 97 words
“REPEAT Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2?s start date was 02/13/2023. The TB screening on file for Staff #2 was dated 07/18/2021. 2. Staff #1 confirmed there was no other TB screening on file for Staff #2 and that Staff #2 had not submitted a TB screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff completed annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #4?s start date was 01/25/2022. Staff #4 completed 12 hours of training between 01/25/2022 and 01/24/2023. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #4 did not complete a minimum of 16 hours of training between 01/25/2022 and 01/24/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-270-C
“REPEAT, SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the playground, the chains of the swings were rusted. 2. On the playground, there was a pole that was standing about three feet above ground attached to rusty, jagged remnant of broken equipment.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“REPEAT Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that when playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. The mulch depth on the playground measured less than two inches by the swing and by the slide. 2. Staff #1 confirmed there was less than six inches of resilient surfacing on the playground as required.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
The inspectors’ words, 102 words
“Based on interviews, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. 1. Staff #11 stated that Child #8 has a soy and milk allergy. 2. Staff #5, #8, #9, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15 and #16 stated they did not have a current list of children’s allergies 3. Staff #1 confirmed Child #8 has an allergy and there was not a current list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions that was accessible to all staff who work with children.”
Jan 26, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that all background checks were repeated every five years. Evidence: 1. The criminal history background check on file for Staff #6 was dated 8/23/2014. 2. The central registry check on file for Staff #5 was dated 9/4/2014. 3. Staff #10 confirmed there was not an updated criminal history background check or an updated central registry check. Staff #10 confirmed that the criminal history background check had not been requested.”
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8VAC20-770-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had completed a sworn statement by the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #6?s start date is 6/21/2022. 2. Staff #6 did not have a sworn statement on file. 3. Staff #10 confirmed that Staff 5 did not have a sworn statement on file.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of record and interview, the center failed to ensure each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #2?s start date was 01/03/2022. The only TB screening on file for Staff #2 was dated 9/12/2022. 2. Staff #10 confirmed that Staff #2 did not submit documentation of a negative TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #3, there was an unlocked locker that contained two bags of moisturizing hand soap that was labeled ?Keep out of reach of children? by the manufacturer. 2. Staff #11 confirmed that the soap was not in a locked place.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that all children under ten years of age were within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 1. In Classroom # 1, staff#5 was observed in the playing room with 3 infants. In the sleeping room there were 5 infants in cribs. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that they were unable to see 4 of the 5 infants in the sleeping area from the playing room.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that required staff-to-children ratios were maintained. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, the Licensing Inspector observed 1 staff member with 8 infants. The required staff-to-children ratio for children age birth up to 16 months is 1:4. 2. Staff #10 confirmed the birthdate of the youngest child in Classroom #1 was 10/6/2022 (3 months old). 3. Staff #5 confirmed that she was the only staff member in the classroom.”
Dec 14, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on interview and review of records, the center failed to have central registry findings within 30 days of employment for two staff members. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s employment date was 8/31/22. There were no central registry findings on file. Staff #5 confirmed that there were no central registry findings for Staff #1. 2. Staff #3?s start date was 9/19/2022. There were no central registry findings on file. Staff #5 confirmed that there were no central registry findings for Staff #3.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, there was a cabinet that was unlocked that contained 4 aerosol cans of Glade air freshener, and 4 spray bottles of commercial cleaners. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the cabinet was not locked.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Based on observations and interviews, the center failed to ensure that required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, The Licensing Inspector observed 1 staff member with 11 infants. The required ratio for children age birth to 16 months is 1:4. 2. Staff #2 confirmed the birthdate of the youngest child in Classroom #1 was 5/14/22 (7 months old). 3. Staff #1 confirmed that she was the only staff member in the classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-40-E
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to ensure that the center maintained compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, the Licensing Inspector observed 1 child sleeping in a swing and 1 child sleeping in a mamaroo. 2. The center’s safe sleep policy states ?An infant, who falls asleep in a play space other than their crib, will be moved promptly to their designated sleeping space? 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the children had not been moved to the crib after falling asleep in the swing and mamaroo.”
Oct 28, 2022: inspection9 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on the review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that all background checks were repeated every five years. Evidence: 1. The criminal history background check in Staff #5?s file was dated 8/23/2014. 2. The central registry check in Staff #5?s file was dated 9/4/2014. 3. Staff #8 confirmed there was not an updated criminal history background check or a central registry check.”
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22.1-289.058
“Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure that the building was equipped with a carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. There was no carbon monoxide detector observed to be in the building. Staff #8 confirmed that there was not a carbon monoxide detector in the building.”
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8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had completed a sworn statement by the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #5?s start date is 6/21/11. 2. Staff #5 did not have a sworn statement on file. 3. Staff #8 confirmed that Staff #5 did not have a sworn statement on file.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that staff had a tuberculosis (TB) screening at learning every 2 years from the initial screening. Evidence: 1. The TB screening on file for Staff #5 is dated 10/1/2015. 2. Staff #8 confirmed that there was not an updated TB screening on file for Staff #5.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition Evidence: 1. On the toddler playground, there was a bucket of stagnant water under a chair that was accessible to the children. 2. In Classroom #3, there was a protective outlet plate that was missing the outside protective cover and was loose from the wall.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observations and interviews, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. 1. In Classroom #4, there was Great Value All Purpose cleaning and Great Value wipes in an unlocked drawer. Staff #6 and #7 confirmed that the chemical in the drawer was unlocked. 2. In the bathroom in Classroom #6 was an unlocked cabinet that contained Clorox bathroom cleaner, 2- Great Value bathroom cleaners and toilet bowl cleaner.”
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observations and interviews, the center failed to ensure that electrical outlets in areas that are used by preschool children and younger had protective covers. 1. In Classroom #3, there was one outlet missing a cover. Staff #3 confirmed the outlet cover was missing. 2. In Classroom # 1, there was one outlet missing a cover. Staff #2 and #5 confirmed that the outlet cover was missing.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on measure and observation, the center failed to ensure that playground equipment is provided with resilient surfacing that complies with the minimum safety requirements. 1. The playground was observed to have 4 inches of mulch around the slide and swing set.”
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8VAC20-780-40-E
The inspectors’ words, 103 words
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to ensure that the center’s own policy regarding safe sleep was followed. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #3, one child was observed to be sleeping in an infant floor rocker chair. 2. The following is stated in the safe sleep policy provided by the center: ?Infants will be placed flat on their backs to sleep unless otherwise ordered by a written statement signed by the child’s physician? and ?A firm surface, such as a mattress will be used for infant sleeping? 3. Staff #3 confirmed that the child was sleeping in the infant floor rocker chair.”
Jul 20, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“The center failed to ensure that each staff member obtained cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification within 90 days of employment.. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s hire date is 4/19/2021 and CPR certification was completed on 11/11/2021. 2. Staff #4?s hire date is 3/4/20219 and CPR certification was completed on 11/11/2021.”
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8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“The center failed to ensure that each staff member obtained First Aid certification within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s hire date is 4/19/2021 and First Aid certification was completed on 11/11/2021. 2. Staff #4?s hire date is 3/4/20219 and First Aid certification was completed on 11/11/2021.”
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8VAC20-790-600-F
The inspectors’ words, 147 words
“The center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children completed the department’s annual health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. Staff #2?s date of completion of preservice was 9.28.17. No evidence of completion of the health and safety training update course was on file. 2. Staff #5?s date of completion for preservice training was 4.18.21. No evidence of completion of the health and safety training update course was on file. 3. Staff #7?s date of the last health and safety update on file was 8/14/2020. No evidence of completion of the health and safety training update course was on file. 4. Staff #8?s date of completion of the preservice training was 2/19/2019. No evidence of completion of the health and safety training update course was on file. 5. Staff #9 confirmed that staff had not completed the annual health and safety update course.”
Jul 20, 2022: inspection23 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure fingerprints were completed and on file before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4?s date of hire was 06/26/2022. There was no documentation on file that the National Fingerprint Criminal Background check had been completed. Staff #4 was observed working in Classroom #4. 2. Staff #9 verified the date of employment for all staff, and that there was no documentation that the fingerprints had been completed.”
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8VAC20-770-40-D-6
“The center failed to ensure that all criminal history background checks were dated no more than 90 days prior to the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 3?s date of employment is 6/22/2022. The criminal history background check was completed on 1/24/2022. 2. Staff # 8?s date of employment is 3/4/2019. The criminal history background check was completed on 10/17/2018.”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center failed to obtain documentation that each child received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child’s first day of attendance. Evidence 1. Child #2 did not have an immunization record on file. The child’s first day of attendance was 7/13/2022. 2. Child #4 did not have an immunization record on file. The child’s first day of attendance was 6/22/2022. 3. Child #5 had an immunization record on file dated 5/15/2022. The child’s first day of attendance was 5/9/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center failed to obtain documentation that each child received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child’s first day of attendance. Evidence 1. Child #2 did not have an immunization record on file. The child’s first day of attendance was 7/13/2022. 2. Child #4 did not have an immunization record on file. The child’s first day of attendance was 6/22/2022. 3. Child #5 had an immunization record on file dated 5/15/2022. The child’s first day of attendance was 5/9/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“The center failed to ensure that each child had a physical examination before the child’s first day or within 30 days after the first day of of attendance Evidence 1. Child #2 did not have a physical examination on file. The child’s first day of attendance was 5/13/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 96 words
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had submitted documentation of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence 1. Staff #4 did not have documentation of a negative TB screen on file. Staff #4?s hire date is 6/26/2022. Staff #4 was observed working in Classroom #4. Staff #9 confirmed that Staff #4 did not have documentation of a negative TB screen on file. 2. Staff #1?s hire date was 4/25/2022. The TB screening on file for Staff #1 is dated 5/2/2022”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“The center failed to ensure that each staff record had documentation of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the previous screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #2?s previous TB screening is dated 8/25/2019. A new TB screening was required by 08/25/2021. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that Staff #2 had not had an updated TB Screening.”
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8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on interview, the center failed to provide an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: 1. The last fire inspection on record is dated 11/20/2019. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that a fire inspection had not occurred within the last year.”
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8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on interview, the center failed to provide an annual health inspection report. Evidence: 1. The last health inspection is dated 4/29/2019. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that a health inspection had not occurred within the last year.”
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8VAC20-780-260-C
“Based on observation the notice regarding the presence and location of asbestos containing materials was not posted. Evidence: 1. There was not a notice posted regarding the presence and location of asbestos in the building”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 193 words
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1 the tile flooring was loose and peeling. 2. Loose Baseboards were observed in Classroom #5. 3. Peeling paint was observed in Classroom #5, #7 and #8. 4. Missing outlet plate was observed in Classroom #5 5. Floors in Classroom #5 were dirty and had food and trash on the floor. 6. Splintering wood was observed on the half door in Classroom #7. 7. On the toddler playground there was a bucket of stagnant water under a chair accessible to children. 8. On the playground there were two roundabout trikes (yellow and blue), the green airplane, and the teeter totter with peeling paint and rust. 9. The chains of the swings on the playground were rusted. 10. The fence around the playground was unstable and the top railing was unattached in many places. 11. On the playground there was splintering wood on the boards over the fence. 12. On the playground there was a metal pole with rusty bolts eye level to the children.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
The inspectors’ words, 167 words
“Based on observations and interviews, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: The following was observed 1. In Classroom #1 there were Clorox wipes on the counter and the wall half, and all purpose cleaner and Great Value window cleaner on the sink. Staff #5 confirmed that these items were not in a locked place. 2. In Classroom #4 there was Allene’s Gloss Finish spray in a drawer; Great Value disinfecting spray on the counter; Great Value disinfecting spray on a desk; an opened utility closet which contained bleach, Fabuloso floor cleaner, and Pinesol; unlocked lockers which contained 3 bottles of toilet bowl cleaner, soap, bleach, 9 air fresheners, 2 bottles of window cleaner, all purpose cleaner and Clorox wipes. All items were accessible to children. Staff #3 and #4 confirmed that the hazardous materials were not in a locked place. 3. In classroom #6 there were Clorox Wipes, air freshener and all-purpose cleaner on a shelf (unlocked).”
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that electrical outlets in areas that are used by children of preschool or younger had protective covers. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, 2 outlets were missing covers. Staff # 5 confirmed that the covers were missing. 2. In Classroom # 3, 4 outlets were missing covers.”
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8VAC20-780-320-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that each restroom was equipped with toilet paper and paper towels. Evidence: 1. In classroom #4, the girl’s restroom did not have toilet paper in either stall. 2. In classroom #4, no paper towels available in either the boys or the girl bathroom.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that playground equipment is provided with resilient surfacing that complies with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. The playground was observed to have minimum amounts of mulch showing bare ground around the swing set. 2. Staff # 9 confirmed that the playground did not have the required amount of mulch.”
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8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on observation and review of records, the center failed to ensure that each group of children had at least one staff member that met program leader qualifications. Evidence 1. The staff in present Classroom #1 and #4 did not qualify as a program lead. 2. Administration verified that the staff present in these classrooms did not qualify as a program lead.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: 1. In Classroom # 2, there was 1 staff member and 6 infants present. The required ratio for children birth-16 months is 1:4. 2. Staff #11 confirmed that there were 6 infants present with one staff member.”
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8VAC20-780-40-D
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the license was posted in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence: 1. The current license effective September 8, 2021- September 7, 2023 was not posted in a place conspicuous to the public. 2. Administration confirmed that the license was not posted in a conspicuous place.”
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8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on interviews, the center failed to develop a written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: 1. Staff #9 confirmed that the center did not have written procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
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8VAC20-780-450-C
“Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that crib sheets are cleaned and washed daily. Evidence: 1. Interview with Staff #10 revealed that the sheets in the infant room are washed weekly. 2. Staff #10 confirmed that crib sheets are not cleaned and washed daily.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each classroom had at least one staff member with current First Aid certification. Evidence: 1. Classroom #4 did not have a staff member in the classroom that was First Aid Certified. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that there was not a staff member in that classrooms that had current First Aid Certification.”
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8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1 a bottle of milk was observed in the fridge with neither a date nor name. Staff # 5 confirmed that the bottle had no name or date. 2. In Classroom #5 there were 2 lunchboxes without names and dates and 2 additional lunch boxes without dates.”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation, the center failed to post the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility. Evidence: 1. The most recent inspection of the facility was the renewal inspection that concluded on 10/12/2021. 2. The inspection findings were not posted.”
All 43 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 10 violations cited |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 27, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 27, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 4, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 8, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 12 violations cited |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 28, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jan 26, 2023 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Inspection | 23 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Sep 7, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 190 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 14 complaint inspections on record.
- 4 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 4 of them found valid.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Plant. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| May 30, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Records. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Restraints/Behavior Management. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| May 22, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Transportation. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 13 child care providers in Warren County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 37.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Angel’s Korner Day Care and Learning Center | 3 |
| Skyline CAP, Inc. - Warren County Head Start | 1 |
| Mountain Laurel Montessori School, Ltd. | 7 |
| Warren County School Age Care | 2 |
| First Baptist Church of Front Royal | 3 |
| Dynamic Life Ministries | 1 |
| Apple Dumpling Learning Center, LLC This child care provider | 37 |
| Dawn Sullivan | 5 |
| Like Arrows Learning Center, LLC | 0 |
| Samantha Ruibal | 0 |
| Riverton Church | 0 |
| Fabiola Bruch | 40 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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