Precious Moments Academy, LLC

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #4, who had been employed for over one month and currently working with children did not have a central registry search on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry, national criminal history record and sex offender registry from one state for Staff #4, who has been employed for more than a month and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section. Staff #1 updated screening was overdue by 3 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #1, #2 and #3, currently working with children, did not have documentation of completing the online course. All staff have been employed more than 90 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not complete an evacuation drill for the month of 08/2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due 10 months ago and the updated screening has not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Pillows and filled comforters shall not be used by children under 2 years of age. Child #4 (3 months old) was observed sleeping with a boppy in a crib.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-L.

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“The required ratio for children ages 2 years old is one staff per eight children. One staff was observed supervising twelve children (youngest child 2 years old) from approximately 10:33 am-11:40 am.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3.

8VAC20-780-80-B-2

“Centers shall inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Child #1 received outside medical treatment for an injury sustained while in care at the center on September 29, 2026. It was noted on the injury report that EMS was called, and the Department was notified five months later.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Staff shall annually complete the department’s health and safety update course. Staff #2 update training was overdue by two months and had not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #4 updated screening was due 3 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A container of disinfectant wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? was unlocked in the cabinet under the sink in the hall bathroom, within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“(Repeat Violation) All staff who work directly with children shall within 90 days of the date of employment have current certification in CPR. The records for Staff #4, employed for a year, and Staff #5, employed for two years, do not have current CPR certification.”

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

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“All staff who work directly with children shall within 90 days of the date of employment have current certification in first aid. The records for Staff #4, employed for a year, and Staff #5, employed for two years, do not have current first aid certification.”

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

22.1-289.035-B-3

“(Repeat Violation) The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for three months, and Staff #4, who had been employed for a year, did not have a central registry search. Staff #1 and Staff #4 were working alone with children.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

22.1-289.057-B

“The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH. The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH.”

Rule 22.1-289.057-B.

8VAC20-780-160-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days after the date of assuming job responsibilities. The record for Staff #2 had documentation of orientation training completed one month after beginning employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. During the inspection, three classrooms were observed at times with no staff supervision. Staff #4 was observed walking back and forth between the classrooms to check on the children. Children were not in sight supervision of staff for approximately 2 - 4 minutes while the staff member was in a different room. Children ranged in age from infants through preschool age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-440-L

“Filled comforters shall not be used by children under two years of age. Child #1, age 10 months, was observed sleeping in a crib with a filled comforter.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-L.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“The diapering surface shall be a nonabsorbent surface. Staff were observed in the infant room and toddler room changing children’s diapers. The children were changed on a cloth pad that was absorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. There was not documentation of shelter in place drills completed in 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-780-550-F

“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. There was not documentation of a lockdown drill completed in 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, present during inspection, was missing the first date of attendance, physician name and physician phone number. The record for Child #2, enrolled for 11 months, was missing results of a physical examination. The record for Child #5, enrolled for a month, was missing the address for the second emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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 CPR that includes an in-person competency demonstration. The records for staff #1, staff #3 and staff #4 had documentation of completing online CPR training. The training did not include an in-person demonstration of competency demonstration.”

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

22.1-289.035-A

“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #4 was overdue by a month.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

22.1-289.035-B-3

“(Repeat violation) The center must have a search of the central registry requested prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for six weeks, did not have a central registry search. Staff #2 was working alone with children.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for more than 6 weeks, did not have documentation of a central registry check from one state. Staff #2 was working alone with children.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-140-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. There was no physical examination in the record of child #1, who had been enrolled for more than a month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“(Repeat violation) Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment. Staff #4 had documentation of a TB test but did not state negative results.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“The required ratio for children ages birth to 16 months is one staff per four children. Staff #4 was observed supervising five children (youngest child one month old) from approximately 10:30am-11:35am.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

Based on review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service.

“Evidence: In Staff#3’s record (date of hire), there was no documentation of a central registry finding found. Interview with staff confirmed the documentation of a central registry finding for staff was not available for review during the inspection.”

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

Based on review of records, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for each staff member.

“Evidence: In Staff#1’s and Staff#2’s records, there was no documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening found for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation and photograph, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In the Busy Bee’s classroom, there was a wet jet floor mop observed with the cleaning solution attached with the labels “keep out of reach of children” and “caution” accessible to the children in care. Photograph of taken by the inspector of the wet jet cleaner observed in the classroom setting during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using s safe locking method that prevents access by the children.

“Evidence: During the inspection on October 7, 2022, the following observations at the center were made: 1. The kitchen door was observed slightly ajar and unlocked where multiple bottles of disinfectant cleaners, insecticides with the labels “keep out of reach of children” “caution”, and “inflammable” were kept under the sink unlocked and accessible to the children. 2. The storage closet inside the bathroom was observed unlocked containing a variety of disinfectant cleaners, multipurpose cleaners, and insecticides with the labels “keep out of reach of children” “warnings” and “caution”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure all electrical outlets have protective covers.

“Evidence: In the Blooming butterflies classroom, there were two electrical outlets observed with no protective covers and accessible to children during napping.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

Based on review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of a child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resides in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: In Staff#1’s record (date of hire 11/22/21) there was no copies of required out of state background checks found for review. Interview with staff confirmed the out of state searches were unavailable for review during this inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on observation at the center, the center did not ensure all children’s hands were washed with soap and running water after toileting/diapering procedures.

“Evidence: In the center’s Infant room, Staff#1 was observed completing a diaper change and Child#1 was placed on the carpet area with the other children without completion of handwashing procedures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on review of staff record and interview, the center did not ensure all required information was kept for each staff person.

“Evidence: In Staff#1’s record (date of hire 11/22/21) there was no documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Interview with staff confirmed there was no documentation available for review during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.