ImagiNation Learning Center, Gainesville

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

“A hole was observed approximately 3 inches wide at the bottom of the chain-length fence of the infant/toddler playground that had sharp edges exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“The record for staff A, who has been employed four weeks, did not contain a central registry check or proof that one had been requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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 A, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-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.

“Child A and child B, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of a physical exam on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On 2/03/2025 child A (age 3 years) let themself into the older two’s classroom and was unsupervised, looking at books in the reading area for approximately thirteen minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Repeat violation

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 3/26/2025 child A (age 3 years) was left unsupervised in the older three’s classroom for approximately three minutes.”

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

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on review of documentation it was determined that a fire inspection was not conducted annually. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection conducted at the facility was dated 02/16/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-400-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on review of medication it was determined that the center did not follow procedures in regards to expired medication. Evidence: The emergency medication on site for child B expired 08/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-510-P

“Based on review of medication it was determined that not all medication was picked up within 14 days when the authorization for medication expires. Evidence: The medication authorization form for child A expired 07/21/2023. The medication was still on site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed 3 containers of a cleaning agent, disinfectant wipes and a disinfectant agent unlocked on a shelf in the 2 year-old bathroom. The LI observed dish detergent and sanitizing spray unlocked in the kitchen.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation it was determined that there was insufficient resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding the outside play equipment. Evidence: On the older playground, the Licensing Inspector observed the following:

“1. An exposed tree root measuring 1.5 feet long at the end of the red and green composite climbing structure. The tree root was in the fall zone of the climber and there was no resilient surfacing ( pea gravel) in the fall zone. 2. A half of a foot to the left of the steps to access the tan and green composite climbing structure was bare ground and no resilient surfacing. The standard requires at least 9 inches of pea gravel in the fall zones.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on observation and interview it was determined that there was no parental authorization for an over the counter medication for one child. Evidence: Hydrocortisone anti itch cream was one site for child A, however there was no parental authorization.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation it was determined that medication was not kept locked. Evidence: The LI observed a tube of hydrocortisone for child A sitting on the table in the classroom. The medication was accessible to the 4/5 year old children in the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on a review of record keeping and interview, it was determined that child A has a diary allergy, but that information was not written on the list which identifies which children have allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interviews, it was determined that child A has a diagnosed milk allergy but there was no written care plan on file for this allergy from a physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

8VAC20-780-280-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center did not maintain the 1 staff to 10 children ratio in the Elephant classroom, which serves 4 year old children. Evidence: The LI observed 11 children with 1 teacher in the Elephant classroom from 9:00 am to 9:04 am.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4.