Virginia Commonwealth University Child Development Center

The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 5/4/2026, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which contains required information.

“The record for Child #6, did not have documentation of the child’s proof of identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“The record of child #8 who has been diagnosed with a food allergy, did not contain a written care plan from a physician.”

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

Repeat violation

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The repeat TB screening for Staff #6 was completed over 1 month late and was not completed and 7 months overdue for Staff #7.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Repeat violation

“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #5 did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course which was approximately 4 months overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

“Seven uncovered outlets were observed in two classrooms. The outlets were out of the reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-3.

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

“The center’s policy to prevent use of outdated medication states that expired medication must be returned to the parent. Child #8 had a current long term medication authorization for an emergency as needed medication that expired two months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services.

“The center did not annually update their injury procedures in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

Repeat violation

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. The references for Staff #1 were completed approximately 3 weeks after the start of employment. The record of Staff #5 contained 1 of the 2 required references.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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

“The exterior door trim of the center’s front entrance that is utilized by children was tested and identified as a lead based paint hazard due to the area containing a minor level of surface deterioration to include cracks in the paint.”

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

Repeat violation

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In a two year old classroom, a gallon of bleach was in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

All nonprescription drugs shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

“Child #6, age 23 months, had an authorization for an over the counter medication that was signed by the parent. The medication contained instructions to consult a doctor for use by children under the age of two years. The center did not have record of an authorization by the physician and had administered the medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

Repeat violation

“A record shall be kept for each staff record that contains the required information. The record of staff #2, a program leader employed for one month, was missing documentation to demonstrate that the individual possessed the education required by the position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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

“Staff #6, employed for over 1 month, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state. Administration stated that staff #6 does work alone with children at times.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Staff #3 completed the department sponsored orientation over 3 months late.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

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

“In a toddler classroom, a bottle of bleach sanitizing solution was on an unlocked shelf, out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Repeat violation

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. A drill was not implemented in March of 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Phone references must contain dates of contact, names of persons contacted, results, and the signature of the person making the call.

“Staff #1’s two references did not contain dates and the signature of the person making the call. Staff #2’s two references did not contain dates and the signature of the person making the call. Staff #5’s two references were received after the start of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #1’s updated screening was completed over 2 months late.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“An evacuation drill was not completed in September of 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

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 of Child #2, enrolled for two months, was missing the following required component: the address of one of the two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. A total of 10 protruding nails were observed on the wooden shed structures on the preschool playground. On the toddler playground, a protruding nail was observed on the wooden fence. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas required maintenance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for one staff member at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 2/15/2024) contained a TB screening dated 2/16/2024. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was obtained after the start of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of 12 staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (date of employment 8/29/2023) did not contain documentation of a CPR certification. The record of staff #7 (date of employment 8/28/2023) did not contain documentation of a CPR certification. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the two staff were not CPR certified.”

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

Based on a review of 12 staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (date of employment 8/29/2023) did not contain documentation of a first aid certification. The record of staff #7 (date of employment 8/28/2023) did not contain documentation of a first aid certification. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the two staff were not first aid certified.”

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

Based on a review of 12 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that two staff completed a fingerprint background check prior to the first date of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #8 (date of employment: 9/5/23) contained a fingerprint background check dated 9/6/23. The record of staff #12 (date of employment: 8/25/23) did not contain a fingerprint background check. 2. Administration acknowledged that the fingerprint checks were not completed prior to employment for the two staff.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure to obtain the required repeat background checks every five years for one officer of the public agency.

“Evidence: 1. The record of officer #1 contained a fingerprint background check dated 3/29/18 and a central registry background check dated 6/8/17. 2. Administration acknowledged that the repeat background checks had not been completed.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Based on a review of 12 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff completed a sworn statement prior to their first date of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 8/25/23) contained a sworn statement dated 9/29/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the sworn statement was completed after the start of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on a review of 12 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for 10 staff within 30 days of employment as required.

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

Based on a review of 12 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for 6 staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of 12 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #7 (date of employment: 8/28/23) did not contain documentation of completion of the dept. sponsored orientation. 2. Administration acknowledged that the course had not been completed by staff #7.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to notify the parents by the end of the day of any known minor injuries.

“Evidence: 1. Injury reports were reviewed on 12/7/23. One injury report indicated that on 12/5/2023, a child sustained a minor injury. The date of parent notification was listed as 12/6/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the parent was not notified the same day as the minor injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-O.

Based on a review of 12 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that a record was kept for 11 staff that contained the required information.

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition as required.

“Evidence: 1. On the preschool playground three (3) rusted bikes and a wooden bench with splintering wood were observed. Areas of chipped and peeling paint were observed in three (3) of six (6) classrooms. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas and equipment required maintenance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of five (5) child records and interview, the center did not ensure that one (1) child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child’s first date of attendance as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #5 (date of attendance: 9/28/2021) contained an immunization record dated 10/18/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was not received prior to the child’s first date of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. Chipped and peeling paint were observed in five (5) of the six (6) classrooms inspected. Rust was observed on the handrails in a walkway area that was used by the children. In a toddler classroom, a piece of climbing equipment was observed with torn fabric. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas required maintenance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation in interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. In a four/five year old classroom, an unlocked cabinet was observed that contained a can of disinfectant, bleach, glass cleaner and an air freshener can. The chemicals contained multiple warnings to include, flammable, caution, keep out of the reach of children and hazard to humans. In a toddler room, a bottle of unlocked bleach solution was observed. 2. Administration acknowledged that the substances were unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that when an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 contained an medication authorization that expired 6/18/2022. The medication was on site on 11/7/2022. The record of child #3 contained a medication authorization that expired 6/22/2022. The medication was on site on 11/7/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the authorizations had expired and the medication had not been returned. The authorizations had not been renewed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that there was a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (date of enrollment: 8/24/2020) contained an allergy care plan form that was not signed by a physician. Child #2 had a diagnosed food allergy. 2. Administration acknowledged that the plan did not contain the documentation to show the instructions came from the physician.”

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

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that the findings from the most recent inspection were posted at the facility.

“Evidence: 1. Findings from previous 2021 inspections were posted. 2. Administration acknowledged that the most recent findings from May of 2022 were not posted.”

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

Based on a review of 5 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 2 staff records contained documentation of required out of state background checks from any state in which the individual(s) had resided in the preceding five years within the required time frames.

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on a review of 5 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff record contained a negative tuberculosis screening that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOE:1/10/2022) contained a tuberculosis screening dated 11/23/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the tuberculosis screening was not completed within the required time frame.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A-2.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps were posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of the building.

“Evidence: 1. The inspectors did not observe emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of the building. 2. Administration acknowledged that the postings were missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-C.

Based on a review of 5 children’s records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 record contained the required information.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (DOE: 6/16/2021) did not include an address for the second emergency contact. Records are required to have the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent could not be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the information was missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain out of state background checks for one staff as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 7/19/2021) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff resided outside of Virginia within the preceding five years. 2. The record did not contain an out of state sex offender name search, an out of state criminal history check and an out of state child abuse and neglect registry check. 3. Administration acknowledged that the background checks were missing.”

Rule 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4.