Shiningstar Daycare Center LLC

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the preschool bathroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.

“In the toddler classroom, a can of air freshener was on the changing table unlocked, out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children’s hands are to be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Children in the preschool classroom did not wash hands before sitting down to eat lunch. Children washed hands and returned to the carpet area to read books and play.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Centers shall follow the most recent age appropriate nutritional requirements of the USDA. Children in the preschool classroom were not served the appropriate serving of fruit and milk for lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due 2 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-500-C

“Toilet chairs shall be emptied promptly and cleaned and sanitized after each use. Two toilet chairs were in the downstairs bathroom not emptied.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-C.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation of a practice evacuation drill for the month of March 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The center did not do a lockdown drill for 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Infant bottles are to be dated and labeled with the child’s name. Two bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child’s name and date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-260-B

“The center is required to obtain an annual approval from the health department. The center did not have an annual health inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Children three years of age and younger may not be offered food that are considered to be a potential choking hazard. Three children were offered grapes that were not sliced lengthwise before serving.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on observation the center the center failed to maintain the wood frame of the outside doorframe in a safe condition.

“Evidence: 1. The wooden doorframe on the outside playground was observed to be chipped and visible peeling paint . 2. Administration confirmed the doorframe was peeling paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation the center failed to maintain resilient surfacing under the bottom of the slide on the outside playground.

“Evidence: 1. Mulch was measured to be less than 1 inch at the bottom of the outdoor slide. 2. Administration confirmed mulch was not measuring 6 inches or greater.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member complete the departments annual health and safety course update.

“Evidence: 1. Six staff files were reviewed and updated. 2. Staff #1 did not have documentation of completed the departments annual health and safety training. Last update was documented 6/2021/ 3. Staff #1 confirmed the annual health and safety update had not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on observation the center failed to have the required amount of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the outside slides.

“Evidence: 1. The outside playground was toured. 2. Less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing was observed at the base of the blue and green slide. 3. The director confirmed there was less than 1 inch of resilient surfacing at the base of the slides.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observation the center failed to have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering in one classroom.

“1. The diapering changing pad was observed in room #4. 2. The changing pad was observed to have a small tear making it nonabsorbent. 3. The director confirmed the changing pad had a small tear.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on review of staff records, the center failed to obtain an updated criminal history record check prior to employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff A contained a criminal history record dated 03/09/2018. Staff A’s date of rehire was 01/07/2021. 2. Administration verified that FP background check was not updated when Staff A was rehired.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.