Elim Kids Academy Inc.

A shady area shall be provided on playgrounds during the months of June, July, and August.

“A shady area is not available on the playground. The center is 22 months out of compliance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-F. From a complaint.

Provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth

“The center failed to ensure a sworn statement or affirmation was received prior to Staff #1 beginning employment. The center is 1 day out of compliance.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening.

“The center failed to obtained from Staff #3 results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The center is 1 month out of compliance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“The center failed to maintain documentation that Staff #4 completed orientation training no later than seven day s from the date of assuming job responsibilities. The center is 9 months out of compliance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

In order to promote the child’s social wellbeing and growth, staff shall interact with the child to provide needed help and support.

“The center used a mask to prevent a child from biting another child. The center does not have documentation of what methods were attempted to provide the child help and support to facilitate positive behavior change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-A. From a complaint.

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

“The center used a mask to prevent a child from biting another child. An online review alleged that the center used a mask to prevent a child from biting another child. The reply from the center owner stated that “When biting became a concern, we discussed the matter with and you, with your consent, used a temporary mask to protect other children””

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B. From a complaint.

Authorize the child day center to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“The center did not submit a request for a criminal record check, a sex offender registry check, and a central registry check for all states Staff #1 resided in within the last 5 years. The center is 3 months out of compliance.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.

“The center did not ensure that the Tuberculosis screening received for Staff #1 was within 30 days of the employment date. The screening is 14 months older than required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Staff #1 and Staff #2 do not have documentation that orientation was conducted or received. The center is 3 months out of compliance in completing new staff orientation for Staff #1 (start date 9/12/25) and Staff #2 (start date 9/5/2025).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

When time out is used as a behavior guidance technique, It shall be used sparingly and shall not exceed one minute for each year of the child’s age;

“The licensing inspector observed Staff place Child #2, 2 years 1 month, into a child care feeder chair for 3 minutes. The center exceeded the one minute for each year of the child’s age regulation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-C. From a complaint.

The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: Enclosure in a small confined space or any space that the child cannot freely exit himself; however, this does not apply to the use of equipment such as high chairs, when used with children preschool age or younger for their intended purpose.

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-2. From a complaint.

Before leaving on a field trip, a schedule of the trip’s events and locations shall be posted and visible at the center site.

“The center did not have a schedule of the trip’s events and locations posted in the center and visible to parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-I. From a complaint.

The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.

“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH. The program is 4 months out of compliance.”

Rule 22.1-289.057-A.

The staff-to-children ratios are required whenever children are in care. Birth up to 16 months- ratio 1:4 (staff:children).

“The center was observed having 9 children in an infant classroom with only 2 teachers. The center was out of ratio for approximately 3 minutes.”

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

The center shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown.

“The center is moving licensed locations and the emergency plan has not been created for the new address.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-A.

Based on record review, 2 of 2 staffing records did not have documentation of a completed preservice training within 90 days of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 both have dates of hire August 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-B.

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

“Evidence: In the Toddler B classroom, various cleaning supplies are located on the top of the cubbies, in a plastic bin.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that each electrical outlet have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

“Evidence: The multipurpose room did not have outlet covers on each outlet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the written record of daily attendance documents arrival and departure times as they occur.

“Evidence: In the Toddler B classroom the attendance record did not match the amount of children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on observation and attendance review, the center did not ensure that they did not exceed the maximum number of children in care.

“Evidence: The center is licensed for 50 children. At the time of inspection there were 64 children in care. The center reduced the number to the maximum capacity number by the next day.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-A-4.

Based on direct observation, the center did not have all of the required first aid kit items.

“Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain more than 1 triangular bandage and also did not contain a First Aid instructional manual.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

Based on record review, the center was not able to provider information for all staff on site.

“Evidence: Staffing records were not located on the premises. The director stated that an administrator was working with the staffing folders off-site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that was conducted no more than 30 days prior to employment.

“Evidence: Staff #1 record identified employment began October 3 2022 and a tuberculosis screening that was submitted was dated June 15 2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on documentation review, the center did not implement at monthly practice evacuation drill each month.

“Evidence: The center had documentation of emergency drills conducted. A shelter in place drill was identified as being the May 2022 emergency drill and an evacuation drill was not documented as having taken place.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on record review, 3 of 3 staffing records reviewed did not contain all of the required documentation.

“Evidence: Staff #1, #2, and # 3 do not have the documentation to demonstrate that the individuals possess the education required by the job position,”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation, the center did not lock up all cleaning materials.

“Evidence: In the infant classroom a cleaning supply was not locked up”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.