Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent sworn statement of affirmation check for staff #4 was overdue by over 5 months.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-1.

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent criminal history check for staff #4 was overdue by over two months.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“The back of a shelf in the K1 classroom had multiple rough edges on which a child could scrape their finger.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The license and other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The center’s most recent inspection, dated 01/29/2026, was not posted in the center.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

The climbing portions of indoor slides and climbing equipment over 18 inches shall not be over bare flooring.

“Climbing structures in both the toddler and two year old classrooms were both over bare flooring without a padded surface in the fall zones.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-430-F.

The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent to a child provided the center takes only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container.

“A medication for child #5 was observed in a plastic bag without the original box or prescription label.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

Each staff record shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in case of emergency.

“Staff members #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not contain a name, address, and phone number of a person to be notified in case of emergency.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

In inside areas occupied by children, the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68?F.

“On 1/29/2026, the center operated the infant classroom at 58?F (at the time of the complaint), 60?F (at the time of inspection), and a toddler classroom at 65?F.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-C. From a complaint.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #1, employed for more than 3 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state and Staff #2, employed for more than 4 years, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Staff and children’s records shall be treated confidentially.

“The allergy list posted in the two year old classroom was visible and not covered.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

The diapering area shall be accessible.

“Changing tables in both the infant classroom as well as the 3 year old classroom were observed to have multiple items on them.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Bottles shall be clearly dated and labeled with a child’s name.

“There were 4 infant bottles that were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“The center did not request a search of the National Sex Offender Registry for Staff #3, who has been employed for four months, and did not request a criminal history search from another state for Staff #4, who had been employed for over 4 years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #2 updated screening was due 1 month ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

To safely perform medication administration practices, the administration shall be performed by a staff member who has satisfactorily completed a training program for this purpose.

“The center had a child requiring a rectal medication, and no staff member had rectal medication administration training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J.

Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Multiple walls in the center were seen to have chipping paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The required ratio for children ages 2 years old is one staff per eight children.

“Staff in the two year old classroom were observed supervising 17 children (all two years old) from approximately 10:30 am to 12:45 pm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-3.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on staff record review, staff have not completed the annual department’s health and safety update training. Evidence: Staff #1 has not completed the annual 3 hour health and safety update training, last training dated 4/2021. Staff #2 has not completed the annual 3 hour health and safety update training, last training dated 5/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, the CDC does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for each staff. Evidence: Staff #1, date of hire 8/1/2022 does not have documentation of central registry results within 30 days of employment.”

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

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, is not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children. Evidence: Disinfectant sprays were observed in the Pre K room on top of the children’s cubbies, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, prepared infant formula bottles were not dated with the child’s name. Evidence: Several infant bottles were found on the counter and in the refrigerator not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.