Thalia Day School

8VAC20-780-570-I

“The center is required to have a one-day’s emergency supply of disposable bottles, nipples, and commercial formulas appropriate for the children in care shall be maintained at the center. The center has 8 babies enrolled and only 6 bottles in the emergency kit. In addition there was not enough water to mix with the powdered formula to ensure there was a 1 day supply.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-I.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“The center shall maintain a separate record for each child enrolled which contains all required information. Child #4’s record did not have documentation of 1 of the 2 required emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not practice an evacuation drill in July.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On March 25, 2025 a 3 year-old child was left on the playground for approximately 15 minutes without sight or sound supervision.”

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

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Whenever three year-old children are in care, the required staff-to-children ratio is 1:10. On August 4th, 5th and 6th Staff #1 was out of ratio with 11 three year-old children in her care for approximately 5 hours.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4. From a complaint.

The center shall notify the parent by the end of the day of any known minor injuries.

“On October 11th The center did not notify the parents of a 2 year-old that their child had tripped and hit her head on the wooden ground while on the outside play area. After picking child #1 up from the center, the parents contacted the center following the discovery of a bruise on the right side of their child’s forehead. Staff confirmed the child had fell and hit her head and that she had failed to provide them with an injury report.”

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

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence and include all required information.

“Injury report dated 10/17/2024 for child #1 who was bitten by another child did not include the following required information: a) Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures b) Date, time and how the parents were notified”

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

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each child. Evidence: Child #1 did not have the required complete emergency contact information to include name, street address, city, zip code and phone number.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on interviews and a record review the center did not ensure when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.

“Evidence: On 02/09/2024 for approximately 20 minutes between 7:55am and 8:15am, Staff #1 had a group of 20 children ranging in age of 3 years-5 years with no other staff present. a. The ratio for the youngest child who was 3 years-old is 1:10. b. Attendance sheets confirmed staff #1 had 20 children my 7:55a. c. Staff and the Director confirmed that the center was out of ratio from 7:55am-8:15am.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-C. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on observation and record review the center did not ensure monthly practice evacuation drills were implemented. Evidence: The center did not have documentation of having done a practice fire drill in the month of January.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation the center did not ensure hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the first classroom the supply cabinet was unlocked and it contained a bottle of disinfectant spray.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-570-C

“Based on observation and interview the center did not have a record of each child on formula that contained the brand of formula and feeding schedule for each. Evidence: The infant room did not have documentation of the formula brands and feeding schedules of each child. Staff stated the room does not keep a record, rather the formula is on the countertops at all times and is labeled with each child’s name”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-C.

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation the center did not have at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The program director was not able to locate the portable carbon monoxide detector the landlord had provided.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

22VAC40-185-260-A

“Based on a record review the center did not have documentation of an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The last fire inspection of the center was dated 03/16/2021”

Rule 22VAC40-185-260-A.

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on a record review the center did not ensure all staff had the required out-of-state background checks. Evidence: Staff #1, hired 12/01/202,1 indicated on the sworn statement, having lived in 2 states outside of Virginia in the past 5 years. Staff #1 did not have documentation of having a criminal record check or sex offender check for either of the 2 states listed.”

Rule 22.1-289-036-B-4.