Grace Hopper Teen Parenting Childcare Center

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“-The most recent central registry check for Staff #1 (employed 19 years) was overdue by one month. The most recent out-of-state sex offender check for Staff #1 was overdue by 7 days from one state. -The most recent criminal history check for Staff #2 (employed 13 years) was overdue by over 2 months. The central registry check for Staff #2 was received over one month after it expired. The most recent out-of-state sex offender check for Staff #2 was overdue over 2 months from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“The last documented immunizations for Child #5 (2 years old) was over 15 months ago and overdue by 9 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

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 #5, who had been enrolled for over one year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“A spray bottle containing bleach solution was kept on top of the paper towel dispenser above the diapering area in Classroom #2 and a bleach solution and Lysol were on top of the paper towel dispenser in Classroom #3.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Diaper ointment shall be inaccessible to children.

“In Classroom #1, one diaper ointment was kept in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Repeat Violation Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #5 (employed 2 years), did not have the department’s health and safety update course completed. This was previously cited during the last inspections on 11/21/2025 and 4/23/2026 and has not been corrected.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

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 1 ? years, did not have a central registry search requested. This was previously cited during the last inspection on 11/21/2025 and has not been corrected.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #1, employed for 1 ? years, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sex offender check from one state. This was previously cited during the last inspection on 11/21/2025 and has not been corrected.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Repeat Violation Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.

“Staff #2, who is working with children and employed 1 ? years, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 16 months. This was previously cited during the last inspection on 11/21/2025 and has not been corrected.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“There were no allergy lists posted in 4 out of 4 classrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child’s record at least annually.

“The information in the record of Child #2 had not been updated in over 3 years which is overdue by 2 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

Repeat Violation Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #1, employed 1 ? years, and Staff #2, employed 1 ? years, did not have the department’s health and safety update course completed. This was previously cited during the last inspection on 11/21/2025 and has not been corrected.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #1, employed over 1 year, and Staff #3, employed over 1 year, did not have the department’s health and safety update course completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

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 over 1 year, did not have a central registry search requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #1, employed for over 1 year, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check, criminal history check, or sex offender check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.

“Staff #3, who is working with children and employed over 1 year, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 9 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention.

“There were no written procedures for injury prevention developed for the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-I.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine.

“Staff # 1 changed a child’s diaper in Classroom #3 and did not wash the child’s hands with soap and water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated.

“The food container for Child #7 in the main refrigerator were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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.

“The main attendance record for the center did not have two children recorded when they arrived. The attendance record in Classroom #1 did not have two children recorded when they arrived.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-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 #3, who had been enrolled for 56 days. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for over 4 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Medications shall not be stored in areas that are accessible to children.

“A Ziplock bag containing a topical medication was in a child’s cubby within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-H.

Sunscreen shall be inaccessible to children.

“A Ziplock bag containing sunscreen was in a child’s cubby within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

Diaper ointment shall be inaccessible to children.

“A Ziplock bag containing diaper ointment was in a child’s cubby within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for Staff #1, who is currently working, was not completed.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

The center is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #1, who had been employed for three days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

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 days, did not have a central registry search requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who meets the requirements to administer medications.

“Child #1 (3 years old) has an emergency medication and there are no staff currently MAT trained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-3.

In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.

“Children in the Sesame Street room were sitting at a table next to one uncovered outlet that was within their reach.”

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

Up-to-date information is required to be requested from the parent for each child’s record at least annually.

“The information in the record of child #1 had not been updated in over fifteen months which is overdue by three months. The information in the record of child #4 had not been updated in over one year and eleven months, which is overdue by eleven months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

Diaper ointments or creams shall be inaccessible to children.

“Two diaper creams and one lotion in the Cocomelon class were kept in a cubby underneath the changing table in an area accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“One lunchbox in the Paw Patrol class was not labeled or dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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 10:30 a.m. on November 21, 2024, there were four children present in the Paw Patrol room, but only two were marked present on the attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on file review and interview, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2, Staff #5, and Staff #6 did not have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

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

Based on file review and interview, the center did not ensure all staff who work directly with children have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2, Staff #5, and Staff #6 did not have current certification in first aid.”

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

Based on review, the center did not ensure that the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“Evidence: The current inspection notice was not posted. The inspection notice that was posted during inspection was dated 11/21/2022.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. Baby wash labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was accessible to children in the Cocomelon room, Sesame Street room, and extracurricular room. 2. Vaseline labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was accessible to children in the extracurricular room. 2. Disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer labeled ?keep out of reach of children? was accessible to children in the Cocomelon Room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure children’s hands were washed with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.

“Evidence: Staff member in Baby Einstein’s room did not wash the child’s hands before or after a diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: A prescription spray medication was in an unlocked cabinet in the Sesame Street classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills included the required information.

“Evidence: The documentation of drills only included the type of drill, date, and time. The missing required information was as follows: -The identity of the person conducting the drill. -The method used for notification of the drill. -The number of staff participating. -The number of children participating. -Any special conditions simulated. -The time it took to complete the drill. -Problems encountered, if any. -For emergency evacuation drills only, weather conditions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Evidence: Food brought from home for two children in the refrigerator were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt was fastened securely.

“Evidence: Two children in the extracurricular room were placed in a highchair table and not secured with the protective belt.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

Based on file review, the center did not ensure documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering.

“Evidence: 1. File for Staff #1 only contained documentation for one reference check. 2. File for Staff #2 did not include documentation for any reference checks. 3. File for Staff #3 did not include documentation for any reference checks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, observation, and interview, the center did not keep a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children.

“Evidence: One general attendance record is kept where the parents sign their child in and out each day. No attendance records were kept for each group of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, an additional immunization documentation record was not obtained. Evidence: Child #2 (under the age of 2) does not have a new immunization record every 6 months. Last update was 2/6/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on medication review, the center has not followed its procedures for administering a long term medication. Evidence: No written authorization was available for Child #4’s Epi-Pen and Benadryl that was signed by a parent and physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-60-A-7

“Based on record review, a child has a documented allergy but no written care plan. Evidence: Child #1 has a documented allergy but no care plan to outline steps to take in case of a suspected allergen exposure.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-7.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and center administration statement, a Central Registry Search for a staff member had not been completed within 45 days for a staff member who has lived outside the State of Virginia within the past five years. Evidence: Staff #1 signed a Sworn Disclosure Statement that they have lived outside of Virginia within the past 5 years. No CPS search was obtained within the 45 day requirement. Staff was hired 8/30/2022.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on staff statement a written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions was not kept in each room or where children are present. Evidence: The current list did not include dietary restrictions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on record review and center statement, 2 medications do not have physician signatures for medications on-site longer than 10 days. Evidence: Medication for Child #1 and Child #2 did not have long term authorizations signed off by the physician for medication on-site longer than ten days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-350-F

“Based on staff statement, the center did not have a written policy to ensure consistency of staff. Evidence: No written consistency of staff policy was available following the new Child Day Center Standard updates that went into effect 1/13/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-F.

8VAC20-780-40-K

“Based on center administration statement, a written policy for prevention of shaken baby syndrome and/or abusive head trauma, including safe sleeping practices was not available. Evidence: New CDC requirements that went into effect were not written out for SIDS and shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review, injury forms did not contain all required information. Evidence: Two injury forms for school year 2021-2022 were reviewed. Missing information was the time the parent was notified and a second signature (parent or staff).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, 1 of 3 children’s records was incomplete. Evidence: Child #1 was missing an updated immunization record every 6 months for a child under two years of age. Last update was 7./2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

63.2(17)-1720.1-A

“Based on record review and staff statement, 2 staff have not renewed the background checks within 5 years of the expiration date of the previous check. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 had CPS checks completed 6/2016 and have not obtained new CPS checks prior to expiration.”

Rule 63.2(17)-1720.1-A.