Sowing Seeds Academy-New Market

If asked by parents, staff shall provide feedback about daily activities, physical well- being, and developmental milestones.

“On May 7, 2026, the parent of Child #1 submitted a written request for information from the child’s record and confirmation once completed. The center did not provide the information as requested in writing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-2. From a complaint.

Complaint Related

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

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

“On 10/20/2025 Staff #2, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were supervising 14 children on the playground. Based on review of video on 10/20/2025, Child #1 (age 2), was observed leaving the playground through an unlocked gate. Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 did not notice Child #1 leave the playground through the open gate. Staff #1 saw Child #1 outside of the playground and returned Child #1 to the playground. The gate out of the playground leads to a parking lot at the facility.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine.

“Staff changed a child’s diaper in the infant room and did not wash the child’s hands with soap and water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.

“Staff did not wash hands before or after changing a child’s diaper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“1. The record for Child #1, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: mom’s home phone number. 2. The record for Child #5, enrolled for over a year, was missing the following required components: home phone number and a work number for mom and dad. 3. The record for Child #6, enrolled for six months, was missing the following required components: a work number for mom and dad.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain updated tuberculosis (TB)screening or testing every two years for one staff member.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #5 had a TB screening or testing completed on 11/20/2021 and did not have an updated screening or test in the file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. The concrete at the base blacktop on the playground has a hole in the concrete approximately 3 inches deep, creating a tripping and falling hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of 4 medications, the facility failed to have a medication authorization form completed by the parent or the physician available to staff for each child.

“Evidence: 1. Child #5 did not have a medication authorization on site for two prescription medications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

Based on review of injury reports, the center failed to ensure that all injury reports recorded all required information.

“Evidence: 1. An injury report dated 12/27/2023 did not contain the date and time the parents were notified, future action to prevent recurrence, and staff and a parent signature or two staff signatures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on a review of five (5) child records and interview, the center did not ensure to maintain a complete child record.

“Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 (enrollment date 8/29/2023), did not contain the parents work contact number. 2. The record for child #4 (enrollment date 12/11/2022), did not contain the parents work contact number. 3. The record for child # 3 had a parent listed as the second emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-420-E-3

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date. Evidence: 1. Child #1’s record did not contain an annual update confirming the child’s information in the child’s record was up to date. Child # 1?s start date was 7/5/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-510-F

“Based on review of medications, the center did not have written authorization to administer medication to 3 children in care. Evidence: 1. Child # 6 had an emergency rectal medication on-site, without written authorization from the parent and physician. 2. Child # 7 had an Epi-pen medication on site, without a written authorization from the parent and physician. 3. Child # 8 had an Epi-Pen medication on site, without a written authorization from the parent and physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center did not maintain the facility in a safe condition. Evidence: There was a hole in the wall exposing sheetrock and chipped/peeling paint near the play area in the Toddler Room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

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

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on a review of children’s records and interview, on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child before the child’s attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: The record of child #1, enrolled 9/29/21, contained documentation of a physical exam dated 1/29/22. Administration acknowledged the physical was late.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The toddler room had an unlocked cabinet containing cleaning materials with labels stating “keep out of the reach of children” and “caution.” Administration acknowledged the cabinet was unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children’s records on February 10, 2022, the center did not ensure that each child’s record contained the required information. Evidence: The record of child #1, date of enrollment 9/29/21, did not contain documentation of the written agreements with parents. Administration acknowledged the written agreements were not completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.