Ladybug Academy 2

“REPEAT VIOLATION When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. On 4/10/26 and 5/6/26, center staff did not ensure the care, protection and guidance of children in care. 2. On 4/10/26, Child #1 (4 years old) and Child #2 (4 years old), along with some other children were taken back after soccer to their respective classrooms on the second floor by Staff #4. 3. Staff #5 stated that at 10:50 am she was distributing lunch. At 10:55 am when she opened the room to the 3’s classroom, she found Child #1 and Child #2 in the classroom. There were no other children or any staff present. Staff # 5 went to the 3.5-year-old room to see if Staff #4 was there, but she was not present on the second floor at that time. 4. Staff #6 stated that when she asked Staff #4 about what happened, Staff #4 said maybe the children got away from the group and went into their classroom. Staff #4 did not check to see if anyone was in the room or not. 5. An incident report written by Staff #6 stated that the children were unsupervised in the classroom for ‘approximately five minutes”. Staff #6 stated that she was not sure if that was the correct amount of time, and it was an estimation. 6. On 5/6/26, Child #3 (5 years old) was left alone and unsupervised in the multipurpose room between 9-15 minutes, when Staff # 7 and Staff #8 took the rest of the classroom to the playground. 7. Staff #7 stated that sometime after 3:00 pm, they were getting late for recess. There was a total of 13 children present. Staff #7 lined up the children and walked out of the multipurpose room to the elevator. Staff #8 joined the group after cleaning the room, and then they went to the playground. 8. Staff #7 stated that she did not complete the required name to face count before lining up the children and walking them to the elevator. 9. Staff #8 stated that once they arrived at the playground they did not complete the required name to face count. 10. Staff #7 stated that they counted the children 8-9 minutes after they had reached the playground. Staff #8 stated that they counted the children about 10-15 minutes after they were on the playground and realized that Child #3 was not with the group. 11. Both staff lined up the children and went back to the multipurpose room where Staff #8 found Child #3 sitting by the trashcan.”

“REPEAT VIOLATION Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. The center did not ensure the care, protection and guidance of children on two separate occasions. Staff #5 reported that on 4/10 2026, child #1 and child #2 (both age 4) were observed unsupervised in the classroom. It was determined children were left alone for approximately five minutes, Staff #7 reported that on 5/6/2026, one child (5 years old) was observed unsupervised in the multipurpose room It was determined child #3 was left alone for approximately 8-15 minutes.”

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall ensure that 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’s procedures for identifying where attending children at all times, Children’s Transition and Accountability Policy states under “Active Supervision Expectations: During all transitions, staff must: Maintain sight and sound supervision of all children, Position themselves strategically throughout the group, Monitor entrances, exits, hallways, stairwells, and surrounding areas, Search the area before leaving, for example search the playground before you leave with your class, Prevent children from running ahead or falling behind the group”. The policy also states, “Teachers must communicate directly with one another and make eye contact before separating with children for classroom transitions or activities. For example, a teacher should clearly state, ?I am taking 2 children to the bathroom,” and the receiving teacher should acknowledge the communication before the children leave the classroom. Upon return they should communicate ?I am returning with 2 children?. The policy also includes Name-to-Face Verification: Before leaving the classroom, the supervising teacher must conduct a name-to-face check by visually confirming each child against the classroom attendance roster or class list. Teachers must know the exact number of children in their care at all times. Student Counts: Teachers must count children at all transition points, including: Before leaving the classroom, Upon arriving at the destination, Before leaving the destination, Upon returning to the classroom, Any time the group changes locations. Any discrepancy in the count must be addressed immediately. 1. On 4/10/2026, staff #4 did not follow the centers transition and accountability policies and procedures resulting in Child #1 and Child #2 (both four years old) being left unsupervised in a classroom for an estimated five minutes. 2. On 5/6/2026, staff #7 and staff #8 did not follow the centers transition and accountability policies and procedures, resulting in Child #3 (5 years old) being left unsupervised in the multipurpose room on the third floor for an estimated 8-15 minutes.”

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. On 11/5/25, Child #1 (2 years old) was left alone and unsupervised on the playground for approximately two minutes, with no staff to ensure the child’s care and protection. 2. Video footage showed that Staff #1 lined up 7 children from the 2.5 year old classroom against the fence to bring them in. 3. At 10:00:45 Child #1 who was at the end of the line, withdrew from the line and slid into the play equipment. Staff #1 did not see that and walked inside with 6 children at 10:01 am. 4. Staff #1 stated that she had counted the children when they were lined up and also when they were inside. 5. Video footage showed that at 10:03:27 am, Staff #2 who had taken another child to the bathroom returned to the playground, thinking that the children and Staff #1 would still be there. 6. When Staff #2 walked into the playground, Staff #2 saw Child #1 standing alone. Staff # 2 walked around and checked the playground to see if any other children or staff were present. There were none. 7. At 10:04:18, Staff #2 took Child #1 back inside to the office to management staff.”

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 1. On 11/5/25 at approximately 10:00 am, Child #1(2 years old) was left alone and unsupervised by Staff #1 for two minutes when she took 6 children inside the building from the playground. 2. Staff #1 had lined up 7 children from the 2.5 year old classroom against the fence to bring them inside. Child #1 was at the end of the line. 3. At 10:01 am, as Staff #1 walked inside with the other children, Child #1 slid away from the line into the play equipment. 4. Staff #1 did not see that Child #1 slid away, and closed the door once the other 6 children had walked inside. 5. Child #1 was found by Staff #2 at 10:03:27 when Staff 2 returned to the playground.”

“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. 1. On 11/5/25, daily attendance was not accurately documented in writing or electronically for the 2.5 yr old classroom. 2. The written log for the classroom did not have attendance documented for the children in care for all days leading up to 11/5/25 and including 11/5/25. 3. The center uses an electronic software that documents attendance. Staff # 3 stated that the parents log in children as they arrive. 4. A review of the electronic attendance for 11/5/25 showed: a. two children logged in when they were not present for the day; b. one child that was transitioned to another room was still logged in as being present; and c. 4 children that were not logged in by the parents were logged in all at 9:19 am by Staff #2, which is not the time that they all arrived.”

“Resting or sleeping infants shall be individually checked every 15-20 minutes. 1. On 6/12/25, Child # 1 was placed in their crib for 1 hour and 19 minutes for nap. 2. There were three staff members in the classroom during this time. 3. Staff # 1, Staff # 2, Staff # 3 and Staff # 4 stated that when an infant is placed in the crib they are checked approximately every 20 minutes. 4. A review of the video footage from 6/12/25 showed that Staff # 3 placed Child # 1 in the crib at 12:17pm. Staff # 4 took Child # 1 out of the crib for a meal at 1:36pm. 5. During this time, Child # 1 did not fall asleep. It also showed that Child # 1 was not checked on during this whole time by any of the staff members present in the room.”

“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’s medication policy states that “Unused or expired medication will be returned to the parent/guardian when it is no longer needed or be able to be used by the child”. Child # 1’s emergency medication expired in November 2024, and had not yet been returned to the parents. Child # 2’ emergency medication expired in December 2024, and had not yet been returned to the parents.”

“When a child’s clothing becomes wet or soiled, the child shall be cleaned and changed immediately. 1. On 12/5/24, a photograph taken by staff at 3:30pm and viewed in the digital parent communication program showed that Child # 1’s pants were soiled. There was a light brown stain on the right back side of the bottom of the child’s pants. The photograph was taken after the children had woken from nap and were doing an activity on the rug. There was no documentation on the electronic parent communication system to show that Child # 1 had been taken to the bathroom between 12:15pm till the child left for the day. 2. One witness stated that when Child # 1 was picked up at 4:00 pm, Child # 1’s pants and underpants were wet, smelled of urine and had a visible stain. The witness changed the child into clean clothes and pull up at that time.”

“Three of four staff members interviewed stated that Staff # 1 did not use age and stage appropriate behavior guidance for children in care between three to four years old. 1. One of three staff members interviewed stated that Staff # 1 has been observed using phrases such as “Go sit down” using a high tone of voice in response to which some children in the three’s classroom have cried. 2. A second staff member stated that Staff # 1 has been observed using phrases such as “You are short, grow taller”, “Dog” and “Li’l Homie” to a 3 year old child in care. 3. A third staff member interviewed stated that Staff # 1’s tone of voice and verbal remarks such as mentioned above have been addressed with Staff # 1.”

“Based on staff interview, staff did not always ensure care, protection and guidance of children while supervising them. Evidence: 1. On 3/13/24, Child # 1 (2 years old) sustained an injury while in care of Staff # 2 in the 2’s classroom. 2. Staff # 2 stated that close to nap time, she picked up Child # 1 who was laying on her cot by the hands to the point that Child # 1 was sitting on the cot. 3. Staff # 2 stated that after that, she lifted Child # 1 by her hands completely off the cot. Child # 1 started to cry. 4. As Staff # 2 lifted her, she hugged Child # 2 around the waist and placed on the diaper changing pad. Child # 2 continued to cry. 5. After Child # 1 was seen by the physician, it was determined that the child had suffered from Nursemaid’s Elbow in her left arm.”

“Based on records review, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for children in care. Evidence: 1. Written attendance was not recorded for the Toddler room from 7/17/23 and 7/18/23. Additionally written attendance was not recorded for children that had arrived to the center in the morning on 7/19/23. 2. The three and half to four year classroom’s written attendance was missing the check outs for 7/17/23; and no written attendance was recorded for 7/18/23. Additionally, 4 children had arrived on 7/19/23 in the morning whose written attendance was not recorded as they arrived.”

“Based on records review, the center did not obtain results of an out of state criminal history check for an employee that has resided outside of Virginia within the last 5 years. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1’s first day of employment was 10/7/22. Staff # 1’s record indicated that she lived in California within the last 5 years of this date. 2. The center did not submit or obtain results of a criminal history check for California prior to Staff #1’s first day of employment. The results have not been obtained to this date.”

“Based on staff records review and staff interview, the center did not obtain the results of an out of state child abuse and neglect registry for an employee within 45 days of employment, and results of an out of state sex offender registry check from any state in which an employee has resided in the preceding five years, prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2’s first day of employment 12/06/2021. 2. Staff # 2?s records indicated that she resided in New Jersey within the last 5 years. 2. Staff #3 stated that the central registry search for New Jersey for Staff # 2 was not submitted. 3. Staff #3 stated that the sex offender registry search for New Jersey for Staff #2 was not completed.”

“Based on records review and staff interview, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. A review of the digital attendance record showed that children’s time of arrival was not recorded as it occurred. 2. Staff # 3 stated the Child # 1 arrived at the center at approximately 8:30 a.m. During the inspection which initiated at 9:45 am, it was observed that the Child # 1 was not checked into attendance upon his arrival to the center. 3. During the inspection, Child #2 was not checked in. Staff # 4 stated the child arrived to the center at 10:07 a.m. but the time of arrival was not recorded as it occurred. 3. Child #3 arrived to the center at 8:30 am, but was not checked in until 10:48 am.”

“Based on observation, children under the age of 10 years of age were not always within actual sight supervision of a staff while using the restroom. Evidence: 1. One child from the 4?s classroom went to use the restroom across the hall, while Staff # 1 positioned herself at the door of the classroom. 2. It was observed that when the child from the 4?s classroom went to the restroom, Staff # 1 moved away from the door, and was helping the children in the classroom wash hands and prepare for lunch. During this time the child just stood in the bathroom without being completely dressed, soon after which the child left the bathroom without washing her hands. 3. Staff # 2 stated that this classroom allowed children to walk to the restroom while Staff # 1 stands at the door. 4. The child in the restroom was not within sight supervision of Staff # 1, once the staff member turned away from the door.”

“Based on observation, children were not washing hands with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: 1. A child from the 3-4 year old classroom on the third level of the center was observed to have used the restroom, and leaving the restroom and arriving into the classroom without washing hands with soap and water. 2. A child from the 4 year old classroom on the third level of the center was observed using the restroom, flushing the toilet and forgetting to wash hands with soap and water before leaving the restroom. Staff # 1 then asked the child to come wash hands in the classroom.”

“Based on records review, observation of pictures, and staff interview, staff supervising children did not always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. On 8/31/21, Child # 1 in the three’s classroom wore another child’s used face mask for part of the day. 2. On the program used by the center to update and communicate with parents, two pictures on 8/31/2021 at 10:15 am and 11:01 am showed Child # 1 wearing his own mask brought from home. Two pictures from 4:37 pm and 4:50 pm showed Child # 1 wearing a navy blue mask which did not belong to him. 3. The daily report message from 8/31/21 included a comment from Staff # 1 to Child #1?s parent at 5:55pm stating ?Oh my goodness. I am terribly sorry. We place the masks on a table when eating and I must have switched his mask. It will not happen again?. 4. During the staff interview, Staff # 1 stated that staff ask the children to place their masks in their cubbies when going on the playground. Staff # 1 stated that after returning from the playground, children reach into their cubbies to get their masks back on. Staff # 1 stated that she thinks Child # 1 accidentally took another child’s mask and put it on.”