Joyful Noise Children’s Center LLC

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 classrooms that had an allergy list were not current or dated. One classroom that did not have an allergy list had children present with a diagnosed allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

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.

“The authorization form for medication #3 expired 12/26/2025. The center administered the medication three times after the authorization form expired.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

If rest mats are used, they shall have cushioning and be sanitized on all sides weekly or before use by another child.

“Multiple rest mats within the sites classrooms were observed to be punctured in a manner where the cushion was exposed. Since they are in bad repair, the rest mats are not able to be properly sanitized.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-F.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“In the children’s bathrooms in the cafeteria area, there was an electrical switch that was missing one of the two switches. This is a hazard to children. Also, in the bathroom the light fixtures above the sink had the light bulbs exposed without a covering, this is a hazard to children. Children were observed in this area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1.In the younger three’s classroom, there was paint peeling off the wall in the bathroom. Staff stated children have picked at the paint while on the potty. This is a hazard to children”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on review of medication the center failed to obtain written authorization from a parent or guardian for prescription medication.

“Evidence: Child #4 had medication on site during the inspection on 7/19/2023. There was no authorization from parent, or doctor to administer.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

Based on observation the center failed to install carbon monoxide detectors in each building that serves preschool children.

“Evidence: Inspector asked if the center had carbon monoxide detectors installed and was informed they did not.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on observation, the center failed to have area outside maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. Inspector observed an ?L? shaped latch used to hold the fence in place, pointing inward where the children were playing. The protrusion posed a hazard to the children. 2. Inspector observed the bottom of the fence buckling out into the area where the children were playing. The protrusion posed a hazard to the children. 3. Inspector observed a desk on playground with broken and jagged edges that posed a hazard to the children.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-270-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing.

“Evidence: The fall zone areas around the climber did not have sufficient resilient surfacing at the bottom of the slides. The ground was visible with limited mulch surrounding the area to meet the required 6 inches of resilient surfacing.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-330-B.

Based on observation the center failed to keep all sunscreen inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: Observed a cabinet with multiple bottles of sunscreen inside, unlocked and within the reach of children.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-520-B.