Andy Taylor Center for Early Childhood Development

Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

“The depth of the resilient surfacing (mulch) under the playground climbing equipment measured less than three inches in multiple areas; a minimum depth of six inches of resilient surfacing is required for this equipment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Repeat violation

“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before a diaper change. Staff was observed not washing hands before a diaper change in classroom #4.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time to be given.

“Medication #1 was not labeled with child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council and the training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Staff #1?s CPR and First Aide certificate was completed online and did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

The operational responsibilities of the license shall include ensuring that the activities, services and facilities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures.

“The center’s injury prevention plan states that ?staff will immediately complete an incident report for all accidents/injuries.? On 10/23/2025 an injury occurred to Child 1, and no report was completed.”

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

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the date of occurrence.

“Child 1 (16 months old) sustained an injury while under the supervision of the center on 10/23/2025. There was not a written record of the injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

The center 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 (16 months old) sustained an injury, while under the supervision of the center on 10/23/2025, that required outside medical attention. The center did not notify the department that the injury occurred.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B. From a complaint.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.

“Staff 6 changed a child’s diaper and wiped the child’s hands with a disposable wipe and did not wash the child’s hands with soap and running water. Staff 6 used hand sanitizer and not soap and running water after changing a child’s diaper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.

“Staff 6 sanitized the diaper changing surface but did not clean the surface with soap and at least room temperature water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

A written care plan is required 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.

“Child 1, who has been enrolled for three weeks, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

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

22.1-289-036-B-4

“The center is required to request of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years by the end of the 30th day for a new agent/applicant. There was no request of the child abuse and neglect registry for all states in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years for Agent/applicant #1, who has been an agent/applicant for more than 30 days.”

Rule 22.1-289-036-B-4.

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

“The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by eight weeks.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

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

“Staff #5, employed for more than one year and eight months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from another state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Third repeat

“Based on record review, observation, and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Staff 1 has been employed for approximately 11 months. There was no employment eligibility letter in the record. Staff 1 was observed working during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

SECOND REPEAT Based on record review, observation, and interviews with staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from the search of the central registry within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: Staff 1 has been employed for approximately 11 months. There were no central registry search results in the record. Staff 1 was observed working during the inspection.”

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

Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.

“Evidence: The most recent tuberculosis screening for Staff 5 was dated 07/05/2022: there was not a follow-up test/screening for 2024 available for review. Agent 1 confirmed there was no 2024 test/ screening available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

“Evidence: The resilient surfacing (mulch) under the climbing equipment measured approximate one inch at the trajectory of all three slides. Grass was visible in multiple areas of the fall zone. The requirement is at least 6 inches of resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

2nd REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY

“Based on review of eight staff records, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated for employment prior to the center obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1.Staff # 2 had a documented hire date of 7/10/2023. The fingerprint letter of eligibility was dated 09/27/2023. 2.Staff # 5 had a documented hire date of 8/10/2023. The fingerprint letter of eligibility was dated 10/03/2023.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Repeat violation systemic deficiency

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff person has a signed sworn disclosure statement prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1.Staff # 2 had a documented employment date of 07/10/2023. The date of the sworn statement was 07/26/2023. 2.Staff # 5 had a documented employment date of 08/10/2023. The date of the sworn statement was 09/25/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Repeat violation systemic deficiency

“center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1.Staff # 2 had a documented employment date of 07/10/2023. A completed search of the central registry was dated 10/10/2023. 2.Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 10/25/2023. A completed search of the central registry was dated 02/09/2024. 3.Staff # 5 had a documented employment date of 08/10/2023. A completed search of the central registry was dated 10/05/2023.”

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

Systemic deficiency

“Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all children had the immunization record prior to beginning attendance. Evidence: The record for Child # 4 contained documentation that the first day of attendance for Child # 4 was 7/11/2022. The date of the immunization record was 11/21/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Systemic deficiency

“Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child # 4 contained documentation that the first date of attendance for Child # 4 was 07/11/2022; the date on the physical exam was 11/21/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Repeat violation systemic deficiency

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Systemic deficiency

“Based on observation, staff record review, and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each grouping of children had a qualified program lead. Evidence: 1.Staff # 2 was observed working as a program leader on the day of the inspection. In staff # 2 record, there was no documentation of the educational requirements for a program leader position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

Systemic deficiency

“Based on review of staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff # 5 did not have documentation of the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course (Preservice 10- hour training). Staff # 5 first day of employment was 08/10/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Systemic deficiency

“Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that 16 hours of annual training hours were obtained. Evidence: Staff # 1 had no hours toward the required 16 hours of annual training for 2022 and 12 hours for 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Repeat violation

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Maple room above the sink the cabinet door was unlocked with several containers of chemicals.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Repeat violation systemic deficiency

“Based on review of policies and procedures, the center failed to ensure that the center shall develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: The plan that was given to the LI by staff # 6 did not contain policies and procedures to prevent shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, coping with crying children and safe sleep.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.

Systemic deficiency

“Based on review of the allergy list, the center failed to ensure that a current written list of all children’s allergies that are documented in the allergy plan was accessible to all staff who work with children. Evidence: Child # 4 was in the Maple room. Child # 4 was not written on the allergy list for that the Maple Room. The child’s documented first day of enrollment is 07/11/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to ensure that all shelter in place drill were practiced a minimum of twice a year.

“Evidence: The center did not have documentation of two shelter in place drill for 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

Based on record review and interviews, the center failed to ensure that all lock down procedures were practiced at least annually.

“Evidence: The center did not have documentation of a lock down in place drill for 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

2nd REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1.The record for Child #1 did not include the following information: Allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation. 2.The record for Children # 2 and # 5 did not include the following information: Chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

2nd REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Systemic deficiency

“Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to ensure that a written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance and be signed by the parent. Evidence: The record for child # 3 did not contain a signed copy of the three agreements required by the standard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

Systemic deficiency

Rule 22.1-289-036-B-4.

Repeat violation/sytemic deficiency

“Based on review of six staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the enter obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1.Staff # 4 had a documented hire date of 8/10/2023 and the first print eligibility letter was dated 08/31/2023”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Systemic Deficiency

“Based on review of six staff records, the center failed to ensure that all sworn disclosures were completed prior to hire. Evidence: 1.Staff # 4 with a documented start date of 8/10/2023 and a signed sworn disclosure dated 08/25/2023. 2.Staff # 5 with a documented start date of 8/10/2023 and a signed sworn disclosure dated 08/29/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Repeat violations systemic deficiency

“Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all children had the immunization updated every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years. Evidence: The record for Child # 5, with documented first day of attendance of 08/01/2023, did not have the 6-month updated immunization. The date on the immunization was 5/17/2023 and the child is under the age of 2 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Systemic violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-B.

Repeat violation systemic deficiency

“Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff # 2 had a documented employment date of 10/25/2023 and the TB was completed on 11/08/2023. 2.Staff # 3 had a documented employment date of 8/25/2023 and the TB was completed on 3/10/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Repeat violaton

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Repeat violation

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Behind the sink in the infant room there was a chemical spray bottle that was unlocked and accessible to the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, staff record review, and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each grouping of children had a qualified program lead.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Systemic violation

“Based on review of the injury prevention plan, the center failed to ensure that a written injury plan was established. Evidence: Staff #6 confirmed that written injury plan could not be located.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-I.

Systemic violation

“Based on review of required policies, the center failed to ensure that all components were developed in writing. Evidence: Staff 6 confirmed that the written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness was not able to be located.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-K.

Systemic violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-N.

Based on observation and review of medications and authorizations, the center failed to ensure that all medications were returned to the parent or guardian within 14 days after the authorization expired or disposed of by the center.

“Evidence: Medication authorization for Child # 4 to administer prescription Benadryl was signed by the parent on 3/28/2023 and expired on 3/14/2023. The medication had not been returned to the parent. The medication was observed in the center on the day of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Repeat violation systemic deficiency

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Repeat violation systemic deficiency

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on review of five staff records, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated for employment prior to the center obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia.

“Evidence: 1.Staff # 2 had a documented hire date of 01/10/2023. The fingerprint letter of eligibility was dated 01/25/2023. 2.Staff # 3 had a documented hire date of 02/10/2023. The fingerprint letter of eligibility was dated 02/23/2023.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on review of five staff records, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire.

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

Based on review of all staff’s policies and procedures, the center failed to ensure that all required components were given to staff in writing prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment.

“Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 with the documented hire date of 01/09/2023 and the date of that orientation was completed was 02/17/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on observation of snack time, the center failed to ensure that children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.

“Evidence: 1.Observed in the toddler room, 2 year old room and the 3 year old the children were served raw whole baby carrots. The carrots were not cut up to prevent a choking hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F-4.

Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the standard.

“Evidence: 1.The record for Child # 1 was missing documentation of father’s address and work information, one of the two required emergency contacts and the one emergency contact documented did not have an address, allergies and step to be take and chronic physical problems. 2. The record for Child # 5 was missing documentation of the father’s information both parents work and phone number, both of the required emergency contacts with address, allergies and action to take, chronic physical problems and physician’s name and contact phone number.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on review of five staff records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the standard.

“Evidence: 1.Staff # 3 had a documented employment date of 02/10/2023 and did not have the two required reference checks prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each child had a physical within the required 30 day enrollment period.

“Evidence: The review of records for child #3 showed no physical was obtained. 1. Child #3 started on 3/22/2021 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required physical.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on review of five children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all physicals obtained were dated by the physician or designee.

“Evidence: The review of record for child #2 showed the physical was not dated by a physician or designee.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked and not accessible to children in care. Evidence: Cabinets with cleaning materials in two rooms above the counter were not secured with locks. 1. The cabinet in the infant room was unlocked and accessible to children. 2. The cabinet in the 16 month to 24 month room was unlocked and accessible to the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was maintained throughout the playground.

“Evidence: Observed weeds and grass in the fall zones of the climbing equipment and areas of the weed barrier were exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on review of five children’s record, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the requirement of the standard.

“Evidence: Child #5 did not have a documented start date in the record. 1. The review of records for child #5 showed no start date was documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on review of five staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all information for staff was obtained per the standard.

“Evidence: The review of records for staff #3 showed no references were documented. 1. Staff #3 was hired on 9/7/2020 and on the day of the inspection did not have the two required references documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance.

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

Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that all children were within sight and sound supervision at all times.

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