Little Peeples World, LLC

Repeat Violation: Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet additional requirements for experience/ education.

“1. On 10/22/ 2026, during inspection, Staff #2 (under the age of 18) was left unsupervised with 4 children (2 and 3 years old) from 2:40pm until 3:15pm. 2. On 10/22/ 2026, during inspection, Staff #2 was left unsupervised with 21 children (school age 5-12years old) periodically during the time frame of 3:15pm- approximately 4:10pm. Lead staff member was in and out of the classroom leaving Staff #2 alone with the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A. From a complaint.

The required ratio for children ages birth- 16 months is one staff per four children.

“1. Staff #1 was observed supervising eleven children (youngest child 11 months old-5 years old) from approximately 2:40pm to 3:15pmduring nap time. 2. Staff #3 was observed supervising five children (youngest child 11 months old- 3 years old) from approximately 3:15pm-3:40pm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1. From a complaint.

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child #1, who has been attending for more than 6 months, had immunizations dated approximately one month after enrollment date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet additional requirements for experience/education

“On 8/13/2026, during inspection, Staff #2 (under the age of 18, still in high school) was left unsupervised with School Age children on multiple occasions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

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

“On 8/13/2026, there was no staff member with an active MAT credential onsite. The center actively advertises medication administration. Child #3 has a rescue medication with a medical authorization needing medical administration during an emergency.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“The allergy lists were not dated in any of the three classrooms throughout the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats.

“On 8/13/2026, during inspection, the preschool class cots were found to be less than 12 inches apart from one another.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

Toys or objects hung over an infant in a crib and crib gyms that are strung across the crib may not be used for infants over five months of age or infants who are able to push up on their hands and knees.

“The crib for Child #1, over 5 months old, had 4 different toys strung across the crib in the infant classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-N.

Crib sheets shall be cleaned and washed daily.

“Staff stated they wash all linens including crib sheets once a week.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-C.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment current certification in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of the children in care.

“Staff #3, who has been employed for at least 90 days, did not have a current certification in CPR. CPR certification was due on 8/13/2026.”

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

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification first aid appropriate the ages of children in care.

“Staff #3, who has been employed for at least 90 days, did not have a current certification in First Aid. First Aid certification was due on 8/13/2026.”

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

Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #3 did not complete the annual health and safety training in 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Staff #3 obtained no training hours in 2024. Staff #4 completed 12 of the 16 required hours in 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“The allergy lists in the infant/toddler room and in the Pre-K room were not dated and had previous children’s information who no longer attended the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed.

“Medication for Child #2 was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 60 days ago. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #5 did not obtain a minimum of 16 hours of training in 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

Based on review of five children’s records and interview, the center did not obtain all required information for three children’s records.

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on review of two staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed, in addition to preservice, and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“Evidence: The record of staff #3, employed 09/13/2019, did not contain documentation of completing the department’s annual health and safety update course for the 2022 year.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that one staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening.

“Evidence: The record of staff #2 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 06/03/2021, exceeding two years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

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

“Evidence: A canister of deicer spray was observed unlocked in the side door panel of the bus used to transport children. There were no children on the bus at the time of the observation”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on review of seven written records of children’s serious and minor injuries, the center did not ensure the record contained all required documentation.

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the results of the central registry background report within 30 days of employment. Evidence:

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

Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure three staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within the first 30 days for employment.

“Evidence: The record of staff #1 (employed 10/14/2022), staff #2 (employed 10/18/2022) and staff #3 (employed 12/12/2022) all contained an orientation checklist that did not indicate training in CPR & first aid had been conducted. When asked, the director stated training in CPR & first aid had not been conducted within 30 days of employment for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-E.

Based on review of written records of children’s serious and minor injuries, the center did not ensure the record contained all required documentation.

“Evidence: A sample of three incident reports written for child #6, child #7 and child #8 were reviewed. The three written incident report reviewed did not include the date and time when parents were notified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on review of ten staff records, the facility did not ensure one staff member maintained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: The record of staff #8 had documentation of CPR that had expired on 06/23/2022. The director stated the staff had not renewed the CPR certification.”

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

Based on review of ten staff records, the facility did not ensure one staff member maintained current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages in care.

“Evidence: The record of staff #8 had documentation of first aid certification that had expired on 06/23/2022. The director stated the staff had not renewed the first aid certification.”

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

Based on a review of ten staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure that one staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #3, hired on 05/09/2022, did not contain the results of a central registry finding. The record did not contain documentation of any further contact and the staff has been continuously employed. The director stated a follow up to the status of the request had not been conducted.”

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

Based on review of ten staff records, the facility did not obtain from one staff member documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: The record of staff #3, hired 05/09/2022, had documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 03/10/2022, exceeding 30 calendar days prior to hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation and interview, the facility did not maintain the staff-to-child ratio of one staff for every ten three year olds up to school age.

“Evidence: The three year old classroom had 11 children in attendance with one staff exceeding the requirement. The director stated additional staff for the classroom had called out today.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4.

Based on a review of four staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure one staff was evaluated by a health professional and was issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the required time frame.

Rule 22VAC40-665-540-A.

Based on a review of four staff records, the vendor did not ensure that within the first 90 days of employment, two staff who works directly with children, completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.

“Evidence: 1. The VA Preservice Training for Child Care Staff certificate in the record for Staff #2, hired on 09/17/2021, was dated 01/13/2022. Staff hired prior to 10/13/21 were required to complete the training within the first 90 days of employment. 2. The VA Preservice Training for Child Care Staff certificate in the record for Staff #3, hired on 09/21/2021, was dated 01/10/2022. Staff hired prior to 10/13/21 were required to complete the training within the first 90 days of employment.”

Rule 22VAC40-665-580-B.

Based on a review of four staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record information check, the results of a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years within the required time frame.

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.