Primrose School of Midlothian Village

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The toilet for Classroom #1 had an exposed screw approximately two inches in length at the base.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Classroom #2 and Classroom #3 had two unlocked cabinets containing cleaning products. Children were observed in Classroom #2 and Classroom #3 during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the system during disposal. Staff in Classroom#1 and Classroom #2 lifted lids of the trashcans with their hands to dispose of soiled diapers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-410-1

“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 02/23/2026, Staff #1 slapped Child A (age 3 years) on the arm while supervising children in Classroom #1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The screening for S2 was completed one day after hire. S11 reported that S2 did not come into contact with children prior to the screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

“In a pre-k classroom, the red vinyl couch cushions had areas that were torn/cracked in two areas. On the preschool playground, rust was observed along the front edge of the step platform the children used to access the equipment. On one bus, the stair edge trim was loose, creating a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-270-C

“Inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees F. The thermostat in the pre-school room (3-year-old room) registered the temperature in the classroom occupied by children at 67 degrees.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-C.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. There were two infant bottles in the younger infant room refrigerator without a date on them and one bottle in the older infant room refrigerator not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

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

“Evidence: The toilet seat and seat cover in the Explorers Room bathroom used by children showed cracks and flaking of the water resistant covering allowing liquids to soak into the underlying porous materials.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and interview, the facility did not ensure that all playground equipment in the toddler playground area was provided the minimum amount of resilient surfacing to comply with the minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials.

“Evidence: Measurements taken around the swing and climbers showed between 4.5 and 5 inches of resilient surfacing when at least 6 inches of surfacing was required based on the height of the equipment. The program director acknowledged the need for additional resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.