Bright Horizons at Ballston

REPEAT VIOLATION Authorize the child day center, to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history records information check, a criminal history 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.

“Staff #4 employed for over 3 months, did not have a copy of the central registry results for all states resided in the preceding 5 years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member.

“Staff #6, employed for over a month, did not have documentation of orientation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-I.

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 documented in the allergy plan.

“The allergy plan, dated November 1, 2025 that was posted in each classroom did not reflect the current status of the building. Child #3 transitioned to a new classroom and the allergy list was not updated to reflect the change. The teacher in the new classroom was aware that child #3 had an allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills.

“The completed drill for October was not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: Documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.

“Child #6 has been enrolled for over 3 years and did not have documentation of proof of viewing identity.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Each employee shall provide a sworn statement 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 they have been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect.

“Staff #5 has been employed for 3 months and did not have a sworn disclosure on record during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

Authorize the child day center, to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against them.

“Staff #4 (employed for 2 months) and Staff #5 (employed for 3 months) did not have a central registry check on record during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Authorize the child day center, to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history records information check, a criminal history 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.

“Staff #4 (employed for 2 months) and Staff #5 (employed for 3 months) did not have a copy of the sex offender registry, the child abuse and neglect registry, and the criminal history record check for all states resided in the preceding five years.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Staff member #5 has been employed for 3 months and did not have an initial TB screening on record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Repeat violation

“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening, staff members shall obtain and submit results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #3 had a TB test that was expired for 6 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“A evacuation drill was not completed for November and December 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening.

“The screening for staff #1 was expired for 5 days. The screening for staff #2 was expired for 2 1/2 weeks. The screening for staff #4 was expired for 6 weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

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

“Two injury reports did not contain written record on actions to prevent future reoccurrence of injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on record review, each child did not have a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: Child #3 has been attending since July 2023, and did not have a physical examination record on site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place, inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: In the Early Preschool 1 classroom, there were two unidentified spray bottles on the counter.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of staff records, the director did not ensure each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening completed within the last 30 days. Evidence: Staff #2 (date of hire 8/8/2023) had a TB test dated 7/1/2023. Staff #3 (date of hire 8/8/2023) had a TB test dated 6/27/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the director did not ensure the diapering surface was cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: The diapering station in room 105 was not cleaned and sanitized after a baby had a diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cots used by children during designated rest period consisted of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which opens on three edges. Evidence: The PS 1 classroom had 9 cots missing a bottom cover and 3 cots missing a top and bottom cover. The PS 2 classroom had 1 cot missing a bottom sheet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, equipment inside the center, was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the Early Preschool 1 classroom there was a broken step on trashcan.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place. Evidence: In the K Prep classroom sanitizer and disinfectant were in an unlocked upper cabinet above the cots. In the Early Preschool 3 classroom disinfectant bleach and sanitizing bleach were unlocked in an upper cabinet above the refrigerator.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, cribs being used by infants did not have only a bottom cover. Evidence: One crib had a sleep sack off of the baby inside the crib. The baby was observed holding the sleep sack.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Based on staff record review, there was no out of state Central Registry results for employee’s who have lived outside of Virginia in the past 5 years.

“Evidence: 1. Teacher 1 (date of hire 4/19/2021) did not have out of state Central Registry results within 45 days of hire.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on interviews and written teacher statements, one staff member engaged in a forbidden action resulting in the injury to a child.

“Evidence: 1. Teacher 1?s written statement stated ?I began to forcefully grab child’s* arm, pinch her.? [sic] 2. Teacher 2 stated ?she heard crying on the other side of the playground equipment. When she asked the child what happened the child said that ?teacher grabbed her.?”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on observation and staff statement, a child under the age of two does not have an updated immunization record every 6 months. Evidence: Child #1 did not have an update since 7/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, prepared bottles were not dated. Evidence: Two bottles in Infant I were missing dates.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.