Little Learners Tricounty Child Development Center

Repeat violation

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the infant classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were sitting on a shelf unlocked, out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.

“At approximately 9:45 a.m. on 10/08/2026, there were 3 children present in the infant room, no children were marked present on attendance record. At approximately 9:57 a.m. on 10/08/2026, there were 3 children present in the toddler room, no children were marked present on attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Repeat Violation

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The hallway closet was unlocked and several containers of cleaning chemicals with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were assessable to the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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

“During the inspection, three- and four-year-old children were unsupervised on two separate occasions. Two children were unsupervised for approximately three or five minutes in the restroom; one child was unsupervised for approximately 1 minute in the hallway. The teacher was inside the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.

“Three children were preparing for lunch, and their hands were not washed with running water or disposable wipes. The LI mentioned handwashing to the staff and the staff used disposable wipes. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before feeding or helping children with feeding. Staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before helping the toddlers with lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-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, enrolled for one day, was missing the following required components: both parents? information. The record for Child #2, enrolled for one week, was missing the following required components: an emergency contact that is not the parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Repeat Violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In the infant classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The restroom shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.

“The restroom used by the children did not have disposable towels or an air dryer. There was a bin of clean wash clothes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competencies are to be checked prior to employment.

“Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for the past month, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for the past 4 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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.

“There were 6 children present according to the attendance record for the week, and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday none of the children were marked as they departed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

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

“Sanitizing wipes were in the unlocked closet in the infant room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food.

“Sanitizing wipes were located on the same shelf as the baby food.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-D.

Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Child # 6 medication was stored in a locking bag in the emergency backpack. The locking bag was not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

No children are allowed to drink or eat while walking around.

“Child # 5 was walking around with a bottle in the child’s mouth.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-M.

Based on a record review of children’s files, the center failed to obtain documentation of immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: 1. Child B (date of enrollment: 05/09/2022) did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on record review of children’s files, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination within thirty days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. Child B (date of enrollment: 05/09/2022) did not have documentation of a physical examination on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on review of documentation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that a monthly practice evacuation drill was conducted.

“Evidence: 1. The documentation of the evacuation drills did not have dates written for monthly drills in May or June 2022. 2. Staff #2 stated the last fire drill was conducted at the end of May 2022 but they did not have one in June 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on observation and verification, the findings of the most current inspection was not posted in the facility.

“Evidence: 1. The licensing inspector observed the inspection on posted and it was dated 09/028/2021. The date of the last inspection was 01/24/2022. 2. The administrator verified the date of the posted license.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-2.