Four Seasons Learning Center & Daycare, Inc.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #4, who had been enrolled for six months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-260-A

“The center is required to have an annual fire inspection conducted. The last documented fire inspection was conducted February 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A spray bottle of disinfectant was on an unlocked cabinet in the three-year-old classroom, within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. One crib was not labeled with a specific child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Documentation of a tuberculosis screening shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Staff #1’s tuberculosis screening was dated 10 weeks prior to the first date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

“One 10 month old infant was observed in a crib with a pacifier in her mouth that was fastened to a beaded holder.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

8VAC20-780-430-M

“Play yards shall not be used as a designated sleeping area. One infant was observed sleeping in a play yard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-M.

8VAC20-780-340-D

“In each grouping of children at least one staff member must meet the qualifications of a program leader or program director. Classroom #1 did not have a qualified program leader.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Based on observation the center failed to maintain a safe condition for children using the playground.

“Evidence: 1. Observation of the playground revealed the mat ,at the bottom of the slide, was torn and posed a tripping hazard. 2. Administration confirmed the mat was torn.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member obtain an updated TB test within two years from the prior one.

“Evidence: 1. Five staff records were reviewed, 2. Staff #2 did not have documentation of obtaining an updated TB test with two years of the prior one. Last documented TB screening was dated 03/14/2021. 3. The director confirmed Staff #2 had not obtained an updated TB screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on observation the center failed to have on hazardous substance in a locked area.

“Evidence: 1. One can of Febreeze air freshener was found in an unlocked cabinet in infant room. 2. Staff confirmed the air freshener was not in a locked cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation the center failed to have one diaper ointment labeled with the child’s name.

“Evidence: 1. One tube of Destin was found on a shelf not labeled with the child’s name in the infant room. 2. Staff confirmed the Destin was not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Based on observation the center failed to food brought from home labeled with the child’s name and dated.

“Evidence: 1. One can of Similac Formula and one Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie was found on a shelf in the infant room not labeled with the child’s name and date. 2. The staff confirmed the items were not labeled with the child’ s name and date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on observation the center was offering a snack to a child under three years of age that is considered to be a potential choking hazard.

“Evidence: 1. Six gummy bears were observed on a highchair in the older infant room. 2. Staff stated the gummy bears were brought in by a parent for their child, age 1, to have for a snack. 3. The director confirmed the gummy bears were brought in by the parent.”

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

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all equipment was maintained in a safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. The pink tunnel on the play structure on the playground has a large crack in the middle. The crack spreads off into different directions, and creates sharp edges and pinch points. 2. The playground mat at the end of the slide is buckled in the middle and cracked. The buckling of the mat creates a trip hazard at the end of the chute of the slide.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on measurement and observation, the center failed to maintain the required depth of resilient surfacing in all the fall zones.

“Evidence: 1. At the end of one of the slides and the fall zone around the play structure the mulch was compacted and deteriorated. 2. There was grass and weeds coming up through the mulch in the fall zone areas of the equipment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observations and verification from staff, the center failed to ensure the required staff-to-child ratio for children ages birth-16 months at all times.

“Evidence: 1. On June 16, 2022 there were six infants between the ages of 2 months-13 months in care of one staff member. The required ratio is 1:4. 2. Staff verified the number of children in care and the ages of the youngest and oldest child in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure a top and bottom cover for children 16 months- five years of age, and a bottom fitted cover for an infant.

“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1 there were six children on cots that did not have a bottom cover. 2. In Classroom #2 there were eight children on cots that did not have a bottom cover. 3. In Classroom #3 there were three children on cots that did not have a bottom cover. 4. In Classroom #3 there was one child in a crib that was not provided a fitted bottom cover. 5. Staff #1, and Staff #2 confirmed that the children were not offered a bottom linen for rest time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to obtain a completed central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #3 did not have a completed central registry finding in the record. Date of hire for Staff #3 was 09/30/2021. There was a copy of the paperwork that was sent out on 11/22/2021 to obtain the central registry finding. That should have been sent out within the first week of hire. 2. Staff verified that there was not a completed central registry finding for Staff #3, and verified the date of employment.”

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

Based on review of children records, the center failed to obtain immunizations prior to a child attending.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1’s immunizations on file were dated 12/06/2021. Date of enrollment for Child #1 was 11/29/2021. 2. Staff verified the date on the immunizations and the date of enrollment for Child #1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.