My Joy II Learning Center and Childcare, LLC

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

“Staff were observed walking past children wrestling and climbing on top of each other and did not redirect the behavior. Staff #3 was observed tossing toys at children after they threw them at the staff and swiping at a child after the child had hit the staff. Children were observed chasing, shoving, and being rough with each other with no staff acknowledgement or redirection.”

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

Rough handling children is a forbidden action.

“On 08/10/2026, Staff #1, #2, and #3 were observed grabbing and lifting children by one arm. Staff #3 was observed moving a cot with their foot, jostling the child on the cot, then moving another child on a cot by picking up one end approximately 6” off the ground. Staff #2 was then observed picking up child from cot then placing them back on the cot roughly.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks and after toileting. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after diaper changes and before serving food.

“On 8/10/26 children were observed being given snacks and lunch by staff, children’s hands were not washed before or after. Children’s hands were not washed after their diapers were changed. Staff were observed on 8/10/26 changing diapers and serving food without washing their hands.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A. From a complaint.

When a child is placed in a high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely.

“On 8/10/26 staff #3 was observed placing two children in high chairs without securing the protective belts.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A. From a complaint.

Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.

“There was no documentation of a negative TB screening for staff #1, this was overdue by approximately one month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

“One July 17th, 2026 a staff member exiting the building left the front door ajar. A grandparent of a child in attendance entered the center through the unlocked front door and was in the center unsupervised for approximately 10 -15 minutes, prior to calling the center phone and making them aware of the situation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Staff #3 left their classroom of 3 to 5 year olds unsupervised for at least 10-15 mins during nap time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“The door to the kitchen was unlocked and therefore accessible to children in care during this inspection. There were several bottles of cleaning chemicals in the kitchen.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Attendance had not been completed in the PreK classroom since April 5th, 2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

“The center did not follow their policy on diapering. On 2/24/26 and 3/18/26 a child was not changed prior to leaving the center as per their policy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E. From a complaint.

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

“During this inspection child #5, three months old was sleeping in baby swing swaddled in a sherpa lined blanket that came up around their face.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include future action to prevent recurrence.

“The injury reports dated 7/14/25 for child #7 and 8/14/25 for child #8 did not contain future action to prevent recurrence.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“The bottle labeled with the name of child #6 was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #2, who had been employed for on day, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Several cleaning and sanitizing agents labeled, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were in an unlocked cabinet in the 3-5year-old classroom, within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence.

“The injury reports for Child #6, #7, and #8 did not contain all of the required information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Child #2, who has been enrolled for approximately two and a half years, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

“An electrical outlet in the yellow room did not have a protective cover on it.”

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

The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present..

“The children’s allergy list was not dated and confidential.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all staff had a follow up TB screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1(hired 6/23/21) did not contain updated TB screening documentation. 2. Staff confirmed the only documentation available during this inspection was dated 6/28/21.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a crack in the concrete walkway by the playground outside that was uneven and jutted up approximately 1.5”, presenting s potential trip hazard. 2. Staff confirmed this area of concrete was raised during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that staff obtained and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1(hired 5/16/22) did not contain documentation of an updated TB test. The test on file was dated 4/22/21. 2. Staff confirmed a more recent TB test/screen was not available during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were unlocked cleaning solutions in unlocked cabinets in the green and blue classrooms. 2. Staff confirmed these cabinets were unlocked during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The kitchen door was unlocked and there were sharp knives in a container. 2. Staff confirmed the kitchen was unlocked during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were several different chemicals in containers in the kitchen which was unlocked during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that the kitchen was not locked during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-340-F

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-350-I

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that for children ages 16 months through preschool age, during the designated rest period, when children are resting or in an inactive state, the rest period ratio of one staff per 10 children was maintained. Evidence: 1. There was one staff person with eleven children aged 16-24 mos in the yellow class napping. 2. Staff confirmed they were the only staff person at that time as the other staff person was on break.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-I.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: There were prepared bottles in the fridge that were not labeled with name and date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 and #3 did not contain the required information for the emergency contacts. 2. Staff confirmed this information was not in the record during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that a central registry search was completed for each staff member within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3(hired 7/5/22) did not contain results of a central registry search. 2. Staff confirmed these results were not available during this inspection.”

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

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: At 10:37 a.m. this inspector found kitchen door open and unlocked while conducting this inspection. There were cleaning agents and insecticides on floor level. The kitchen is located off of the hallway leading to classrooms, outdoor play area, and restrooms therefore; potentially accessible to children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure the written record of children’s serious and minor injuries contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The injury record dated 9.6.22 for child #6 did not include the time, date, and method of parental notification. This record also did not have 1 of the 2 required signatures. 2. The injury record dated 8.9.22 for child #4 did not contain 1 of the 2 required signatures. 3. Staff confirmed these records were incomplete.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not check the two required references for all staff before employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/12/22) did not contain documentation of reference checks. 2. Staff confirmed the reference checks for staff #2 were not completed prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2(under 2 y/o) did not contain documentation of updated immunization records. The documentation present was dated 9/27/21. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-350-B-3

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure the ratio of 1 staff person to every two year old children was met. Evidence: 1. There were 9 two year old children in a classroom with 1 staff member. 2. Staff confirmed that the number of children in the classroom exceeded the required ratio.”

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