Tiny Tykes Academy LLC

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course and has been working at the center for over a year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation: The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The sink in the childcare bathroom had visible grime buildup, and residue present in the sink bowl.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“There were two toilets not working properly observed not clean, and unflushed being used by school age children during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“There was no disposable towels available for use at the center during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

8VAC20-780-340-G

“Children 10 years of age and older shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff except when the following requirements are met Two school age children were observed entering with the classroom while the door was closed and staff was not within actual sign and sound supervision during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-G.

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation for at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff#2, who had been actively working at the center for the past 2 months did not have any completed reference verification. Staff#3, who had been actively working at the center for the past month, did not have any completed reference verification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“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 10:12 a.m. on 08/05/25, there were 5 children present in the twos room, but only 5 were marked present on the attendance record. At approximately 10:18 a.m. on 08/05/25, there were 15 children present in the school age room, but only 9 were marked present on the attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“During an outdoor group activity on April 23, 2025, Child #1 (five years old) ran into oncoming traffic. An emergency traffic stop was executed by local agency representatives to remove the child from the street. The child was gone for an undetermined amount of time and staff were not aware that the child was missing until the group returned inside the classroom.”

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

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

“During an outdoor group activity on April 23, 2025, Child #1 (five years old) was without actual sight and sound supervision of staff for an unknown period of time when the child ran into oncoming traffic and was removed from the street by local agency representatives. The staff were not aware that the child was gone until they returned inside the classroom.”

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

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E. From a complaint.

The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.

“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”

Rule 22.1-289.057-A.

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

“Evidence: In Staff#3’s record (date of hire: 05/01/24), there were no results of a central registry search for the state of North Carolina found for review. I”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on observation and photographs, 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: The storage closet on the upper level was opened containing tile flooring adhesive and paint with the labels “ keep out of reach of children” and “warning” was observed while children in care were present. Photographs of the items observed in the closet during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observations and interview, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“Evidence: During observations at the center, the thermostat read 82 F inside with use of fans at the facility. Interview with staff confirmed the air conditioning unit was not in operable condition and a request for repair in progress.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all staff background checks every five years thereafter.

“Evidence: In Staff#3’s record, the central registry findings was dated 06/07/17. Interview with staff confirmed findings available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain an annual health inspection.

“Evidence: During the inspection, the last health inspection for the center was dated 07/22/21. Interview with staff confirmed this was the most recent inspection for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

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

“Evidence: In the Threes & Fours classroom, there was a bottle of sunscreen with the labels “keep out of reach” and “warning” located on the shelf accessible to children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation at the center and interview, the center did not ensure the license be posted in a place conspicuous to the public.

“Evidence: During the inspection on 4/21/2022, the license for this program was not posted for review. Interview with staff confirmed the license had not been posted at this time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-D.