Vinci School Alexandria North

The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“The last annual fire inspection was completed over one year ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

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

“On 08/13/2025 at approximately 11:40am in the Junior Toddler classroom, Staff #1 tied Child #1(21 months old) to a chair during lunchtime for 22 minutes. Staff #2, did not untie Child #1 from the chair.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

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.

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

“On 08/13/2025 at approximately 11:40am in the Junior Toddler classroom, using a thin blanket, Staff #1 tied Child #1 (21months old) to a chair during lunchtime for 22 minutes. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 was tied to the chair with a blanket during lunchtime because Child #1 threw food on the floor and moved from the table while eating. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not use redirection to get Child #1 to sit down in the chair during lunchtime.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

The following acts are forbidden: physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment.

“On 08/13/2025 at approximately 11:40am in the Junior Toddler classroom, using a thin blanket, Staff #1 tied Child #1(21 months old) to a chair during lunchtime for 22 minutes. Child #1 was eating lunch and not crying or in distress while being tied to the chair. Staff #1 stated that they “did not tie the blanket strong around the child”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

The Child Day Center must obtain a completed criminal history check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Caregiver #1, who had been employed for 1 year 7 months, did not have a completed criminal background check. The center requested and received the criminal history check but the results did not state eligible.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on review of records and medications, the center did not ensure safe medication administration practices.

“Evidence: Child #6 had emergency medication on site and the center did not have the required Auvi-Q training to be able to administer the medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J-1.

Based on medication review, the center did not ensure proper written authorization for the medication was obtained.

“Evidence: The written authorization for a medication listed “Epi-pen” however the medication obtained by the center was an “Auvi-Q.””

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation, all documents required by the Superintendent were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The Violation Notice from the previous inspection was not posted on the bulletin board with the Inspection Summary.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, soiled diapers were not disposed of in a leakproof covered receptacle that is foot operated. Evidence: Soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan without a lid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Evidence: Staff #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5’s records do not contain documentation of the completion of the annual training hours for 2021-2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: In the Infant room, the bleach/water solution was not in a locked place.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children’s hand shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting or any contact with blood, feces or urine.

“Evidence: In the Infant room, a staff member changed a child’s diaper, but did not wash the child’s hands after a diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on staff interviews, staff failed to ensure the care protection and guidance when staff are supervising children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that staff followed the center’s own polices and procedures.

“Evidence: The Staff Handbook lists under Prohibited Practices - Lack of Supervision including diverted attention for frequent or extended periods leaving the children unsupervised or having a child unaccounted for.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: Child #4’s record does not contain documentation that the child received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. First date of attendance - 4/5/2021, documentation of immunizations dated 6/5/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: Child #4’s record does not contain documentation of a physical examination before the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. First day of attendance - 04/05/2021, Date of physical - 06/05/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Evidence: Staff #1’s record does not contain documentation that the recognizing child abuse and neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse as required by ? 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia was completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on a review of documents, the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.

“Evidence: The fire report posted expired 12/01/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on a review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain all required documentation for each child enrolled.

“Evidence: Child #2’s record did not have documentation of a work phone number for each parent who has custody. Child #4’s record did not contain documentation of the names of persons authorized to pick up the child or the work phone numbers of each parent who has custody. Child #5’s record did not contain documentation of the work phone numbers of each parent who has custody.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on file review, there was not documentation of staff having acceptable form of tuberculosis screening every 2 years.

“Evidence: Staff #3’s most recent tuberculosis screening was from more than 2 years ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on file review, staff did not have training on preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect.

“Evidence: Staff #5 did not have documentation of receiving training on preventing and reporting child abuse and neglect.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a.

Based on site review, the center did not provide an annual fire inspection.

“Evidence: The site records did not contain an annual fire inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

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

“Evidence: A spray bottle containing bleach water was found on top of a mirror in the SR CASA classroom. Bleach water and hand sanitizer were left out in the JR/SR Toddler classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, a prohibited item was in an unoccupied crib for a child under 2 years

“Evidence: 3 cribs in the infant room contained a blanket.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-L.

Based on observation, children’s hands were not washed before eating meals.

“Evidence: Children in the infant room were fed breakfast without having their hands washed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on review, a long-term prescription drug did not have written authorization from the child’s physician.

“Evidence: Child #1 had an epi-pen at site, but did not have long-term medication form completed by physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Based on observation, the first aid kit did not include all required minimum supplies

“Evidence: First aid kit in the JR CASA class was missing gloves and ice pack.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

Based on observation, there was not a battery operated flashlight in the emergency supply kit.

“Evidence: The emergency kit in the infant room, did not contain a battery operated flashlight.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

Based on file review, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“Evidence: The emergency drill log did not include a drill for March 2022, or April 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on menu documentation, the center was not following the most recent nutritional requirements of USDA when providing meals.

“Evidence: The menu listed a meal containing only 2 food groups for breakfast.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on observation, the center did not have a battery operated radio in each building.

“Evidence: During the inspection, the center did not have an working battery operated radion.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

Based on a review of child records, the center failed to obtain and maintain required documentation for each child enrolled.

“Evidence: Child #1’s record did not have documentation of an annual review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.