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

“The disinfectant wipes in Classroom 1 were accessible to the children and did not have a safe locking method.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in CPR and First Aid.

“Staff 2 and Staff 3 (both working in Classroom 6) did not have current certification in CPR or First Aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff 1 (employed 90 days) worked directly with children and did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff 1 (employed 90 days) worked directly with children and did not have current certification in first aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

The center must obtain results of a central registry search prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #5, who has been employed since October, 2025, did not have a completed central registry search in their file.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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

“A cabinet located under the sink in the Preschool Classroom was found to be unlocked and contained cleaning materials.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/27/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children that is signed by a physician. Staff #1, employed for 1 month, TB screening was not signed by a physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“The center shall provide an annual fire inspection. The annual fire inspection was overdue by 3 weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe and operable condition. Two tricycles were observed on the playground with holes in the back of the seats with sharp edges.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The resilient surfacing around the fall zones of both playground structures measured 1 inch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-510-B

“Nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Medication for Child 2, age 7 months, was administered on 11/4/25 and 11/5/25 without written authorization from the parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-B.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. On 11/6/2025, there were 14 children present in the Pre K class, but only 12 were marked present on the attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Immunization records and physical records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record and physical record for child #1 was not signed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe and operable condition. Three tricycles were observed on the playground with holes in the back of the seats with sharp edges. Children were in the area and using the equipment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Employees must have a Central Registry check by end of the 30th day of employment. Staff #2 was hired on 6/1/2024 and did not have Central Registry check results during the inspection on 7/17/2024.”

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

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Where playground equipment is provided, fall zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. There was a small wooden table located approximately two feet from the triangle climbing structure and was within the fall zone during the inspection on 7/17/24.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Cribs, cots, rest mats and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. Licensing inspector observed 11 cots not labeled in the 2-3 year old classroom during the inspection on 7/17/24.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Licensing inspector observed a foot operated trashcan in the 16-24 month room that would not open by pressing the foot pedal. Staff confirmed diapers were disposed of in a trash can under the sink where the cabinet door had to be opened by hand.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on the review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: Staff #2 was hired on 10/23/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have training in CPR.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

Based on the review of two staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: Staff #2 was hired on 10/23/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have training in first aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

Based on the review of three staff records, the provider failed to ensure that staff shall 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: Staff #2 start date was 10/23/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have staff orientation completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

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

“Evidence: 1. The toilet tank lid in the Toddler room bathroom was broken on the back left corner and sharp edges were exposed. No children were observed in the area but it was accessible to children. 2. The brown plastic storage box by the fence closest to the parking lot on the small playground is broken and has a metal bracket at the front and rear right corners exposed with sharp edges. No children were observed in the area but it was accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that there shall be a posted daily schedule that allows for flexibility as children’s needs require.

“Evidence: Licensing staff observed that no daily schedule was posted in the Two’s room located next to the large playground. Staff stated that ?they are not normally in that room and were not sure where the schedule was at?.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-380-A.

Repeat violation

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: The changing pad in the Waddler’s classroom had a tear in the material approximately 2 inches long in the middle and the padding was exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on the review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each physical examination shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department.

“Evidence: Child 3 start date was 8/7/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the physical examination signed by a physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official was obtained.

“Evidence: The annual fire inspection was dated 6/14/2022 and on the day of the inspection a current annual fire inspection was not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: The counter with the sink in the two’s classroom had a bottle of Dawn dish detergent sitting on the left side of the counter at the front edge. No children were observed in the area but it was accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was maintained throughout the playground.

“Evidence: Licensing staff observed approximately 4 to 6 inches of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the 4 foot tall green triangle shaped climbing structure.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used.

“Evidence: The changing pad in the two’s classroom had a tear in the material approximately 1/4 inch long at the right, front corner and the padding was exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

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

“Evidence: The wall at the back left corner of the preschool classroom near the double door closet had a hole approximately 1.5 inches in diameter near the right door of the closet and insulation in the wall was exposed. There were no children observed at the closet but the area is accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of five staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that an employee was not employed until the center had the person’s out of state criminal history results. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was hired on 6/20/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required out of state criminal history check completed. 2. Interview of staff #7 confirmed out of state criminal history check was not completed prior to the first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“8VAC20-780-140 A A1 Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all physical examination records were obtained before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after attendance. Evidence: Child #5 first date of attendance was 10/18/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required physical examination record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all physical examination and immunization records obtained were signed by a physician. Evidence: 1. Child #3 first date of attendance was 6/1/2021 and on the day of the inspection the physical examination that was in the child’s record was not signed by a physician. 2. Child #5 first date of attendance was 10/18/2021 and on the day of the inspection the immunization form that was in the child’s record was not signed by a physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that diapering surfaces shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Observed back to back diaper changes in the two year old room and there was no observation of cleaning and sanitizing the diaper pad in between changes. Staff #6 stated ?I didn’t use soap and water and bleach water?.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: The changing pad in the 2 year old room was cracked and the padding was exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.