Wanda’s Wonderland Educational Center

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

“Staff 2 updated screening was due 1 month ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

“There was no documentation of 16 hours of annual training for Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, and Staff 5.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“The was no documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drill for July 2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.

“Three children (19 months - three years of age) were observed consuming mini corn dog nuggets for lunch. The mini corn dog nuggets contained a whole mini hot dog inside batter. These mini hot dogs are a potential choking hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F-4.

The vendor shall ensure compliance with the terms of the vendor agreement. The subsidy vendor agreement states: The vendor shall complete the Annual Health and Safety Update Course each year and ensure all staff providing care to children complete the training annually.

“The was no Annual Health and Safety Update for Staff 1, Staff 2, Staff 3, Staff 4, and Staff 5.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-520-A.

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

“Staff 2 updated screening was due 2 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

When centers chose to provide meals or snacks, the centers shall follow the most recent requirements of Child and Adult Care Food Program.

“For lunch, the center served four food components. Five food components are required for lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

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

“The record for Child 4 (enrolled two months) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

“Staff 1 TB was dated two months prior to date of employment and Staff 2 TB was dated one year prior to date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on document review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“Evidence: Child 4 was confirmed to be 2 years old. The most recent documentation of immunizations in the record for Child 4 was dated 08/16/2023. The documented first date of attendance for Child 4 was 08/21/2023. Documentation of additional immunizations were not obtained every six months for a child under two years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Based on documents review, the center failed to ensure at least annually that parents confirm the required information in the child’s record is up to date.

“Evidence: The record for Child 2 documented the first date of attendance was 9/19/2022. These was no annual update of required information.”

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

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that a first aid kit shall be wherever children are in care.

“Evidence: No first aid kit was located in the black rental vehicle. Staff 8 confirmed that the black rental vehicle was used to transport three children from school on 05/30/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on observation and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff to child ratio and the group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.

“Evidence: On 03/20/2024 at approximately 3:30 pm, there were 36 children observed on the outside play area with 6 staff members. The children were all playing together, and no staff could identify a group of children they were supervising. The youngest child in care was 18 months old. The required ratio for this mixed age group of children was 1 staff to 5 children. Eight staff would be required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-C.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation the center failed to maintain the operational responsibility of the licensee to ensure that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by the standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

“Evidence: The terms of current license issued by the department shows a capacity of 32 children. The stipulations shown on the face of the license states the maximum occupancy of the building is 37, including staff and no more than 24 children on the outside play area at one time. On 03/20/2024 at approximately 3:30 pm, there were a total of 40 children, ages 18 months to 8 years, in care and 36 children were on the outside play area. The provider was previously found exceeding licensed capacity on 03/06/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

THIRD REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that 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.

“Evidence: On 03/20/2024 at approximately 3:30 pm, there were 36 children on the outside play area. No children’s attendance was available for review when requested. Children were observed leaving the center with parents and staff were not documenting departures as they occurred.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to obtain a copy of a child abuse and neglect search from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Evidence: Staff 6 had a hire date of 01/15/2024. The record contained documentation that Staff 6 has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. There was not an out of state child abuse and neglect registry check from all of the states in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years available for review during the inspection. Staff 2 confirmed the out of state child abuse and neglect registry has not been requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation.

“Evidence: Staff 5 had a hire date of 07/25/2023. No sworn statement was available for review. Staff 2 confirmed that no sworn statement was available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Systemic violation repeat violation

“Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Staff 3 confirmed the first date of attendance for Child 1 was 08/25/2022. Staff 2 and Staff 3 confirmed that no documentation of immunizations for Child 1 was available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Systemic violation second repeat violation

“Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Staff 3 confirmed the first date of attendance for Child 1 was 08/25/2022. Staff 2 and Staff 3 confirmed that documentation of a physical examination for Child 1 was not available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Systemic violation

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff 6 had a hire date of 01/15/2024. The date on the tuberculosis screening in the record was 01/23/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Systemic violation

“Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The most recent tuberculosis screening for Staff 4 was dated 10/20/2021: there was not a follow-up test/screening for 2023 available for review. Staff 2 confirmed there was no 2023 test/ screening available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation within 90 calendar days of hire.

“Evidence: 1. Staff 1 had a hire date of 06/03/2023; no documentation of Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation was available for review. 2. Staff 5 had hire date of 07/25/2023; no documentation of Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation was available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Evidence: Staff 1 had a hire date of 1/15/2024. There was no documentation to verify that Staff 1 had completed orientation training in the required timeframe. Staff 2 verified no documentation was available. Staff 1 was observed working on 03/04/2024. Staff 1 confirmed they had not been provided with orientation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Repeat violation

“Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: The cabinet under the sink in first floor restroom was unlocked. Half gallons of bleach, bleach spray bottles, disinfecting spray and glass cleaner were in the unlocked cabinet. Children were observed using this restroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and document review, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on observation and record review, the center failed to ensure that the required staff to child ratio shall be maintained for 3-year-olds up to school age eligible.

“Evidence: On 03/06/2024 at approximately 3:35 pm, there were 16 children observed in the room to the left at the top of the stairs with 1 staff member. The youngest child was 3 years old. The required staff ratio for this group of children was 1:10. Two staff would be required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4.

Systemic violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds or rest mats.

“Evidence: 1. In the large room on the first floor, there were 8 occupied rest mats that were spaced less than 12 inches apart: the space between mats varied from approximately less than 1 inch to approximately 3 inches. 2. In the small room on the first floor, there were 7 occupied rest mats that were spaced less than 12 inches apart: the space between mats varied from approximately less than 1 inch to approximately 6 inches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

Systemic violation

“Based on observation and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that a first aid kit shall be wherever children are in care. Evidence: There was no first aid kit on the center’s red transit van. Staff 1 and Staff 3 confirmed that the van was used to transport Child 1 from school on 03/01/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-A.

Systemic violation

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required first aid kits shall include all required items. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit in the center’s gold transit van was missing the following required items: scissors, tweezers, adhesive tape, thermometer, triangular bandages, gloves and first aid instruction manual. 2. The first aid kit in the center’s tan transit van was missing the following required items: scissors, tweezers, gauze, adhesive tape, thermometer, triangular bandages, gloves and first aid instruction manual.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

Systemic violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-K.

Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that during transportation of children the Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by the Code of Virginia and that the information required by the standard is in the transportation vehicle.

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-C.

Based on interviews with staff, the center failed to obtain parental permission for transportation and field trips before the scheduled activity.

“Evidence: Staff 2 and Staff 3 confirmed there was no parental permission to transport for Child 1 available for review during the inspection. Staff 1 confirmed that Child 1 was transported from school to the center on 03/01/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-L.

Systemic violation repeat violation

“Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: Staff 3 confirmed the first date of attendance for Child 1 was 08/25/2022. Staff 2 and Staff 3 confirmed that no record for Child 1 was available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Systemic violation second repeat violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Third repeat violation systemic violation

“Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Staff 6 did not contain the following: job title, name, address, and telephone number of person to be notified in an emergency, information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. Staff 2 confirmed this information was not available.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Systemic violation repeat violation

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. There were 12 children in care in the large room on the first floor. The attendance record for that group indicated 2 children present. 2. There were 9 children in care in the small room on the first floor. The attendance record for that group indicated 7 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Systemic violation second repeat violation

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: On 3/06/2024 at approximately 3:35 pm, there were 14 children in care in the large room on the first floor. Staff 2 confirmed there was no attendance record for this group of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview with staff, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: The record for Child 3 contained a documented start date of 03/02/2022. There was not documentation of a physical examination in the record for Child 3. Staff 6 confirmed the documentation of a physical examination was not available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observations the center failed to ensure that 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.

“Evidence: A chemical dispensing system, containing 3 Cintas liquid cleaning materials (Hard Surface Sanitizer, Glass and Multi Surface Cleaner and Neutral Floor Cleaner), was attached to the wall in the downstairs children’s restroom. Chemicals dispensed from a hose when a button is pushed. Children were observed using this restroom during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.

“Evidence: Children were observed returning to activities without washing their hands or using a disposable wipe after eating breakfast.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when a center chooses to provide meals or snacks, the center shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United Stated Department of Agriculture.

“Evidence: The USDA requires that a serving from all three components (fluid milk, vegetables/fruits or portions of both and grains) must be served for breakfast. The children were served the following for breakfast: cereal and milk. The children were not served vegetables/fruits or portions of both with breakfast.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements as required by the standards.

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that 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.

“Evidence: As of approximately 8:05 am on 08/07/2023, the daily attendance for the group of children in care had not been taken. Staff 1 stated that they usually take attendance later in the morning after the majority of the children arrive. There was a total of 12 children in care. The daily attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunization required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for Child 4 indicated the first date of attendance as 02/28/2022. The immunization record was obtained 03/31/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child 4 indicated the first date of attendance as 02/28/2022. The physical was not available. Staff 6 confirmed this information was not available.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: 1. There were 5 uncovered electrical outlets on a power strip on a shelf in the 3-year-old room. 2. There was 1 uncovered electric outlet under the window in the 2-year-old room.”

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

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on observation, record review and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualification of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. Evidence: Staff 1 stated that they were the Program Lead assigned to the 1-year-old classroom. The review of the record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation that Staff 1 qualifies as a Program Lead.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Staff 2 was observed leaving the classroom to step into the restroom in the hall. The five children in the classroom, determined to be 2 years old, where not within sight and sound supervision during the time that the staff member was out of the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-560-M

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that no child shall be allowed to drink and eat while walking around. Evidence: Two children were observed walking and drinking from cups.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-M.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

22.1-289.035-B-2

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on the record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The record for Staff 5 had a documented hire date of 3/21/2022. The sworn statement was dated 6/7/2022. Staff 1 confirmed the hire date of Staff 5.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-780-140-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipe before and after eating meals and snack. Evidence: Children were observed returning to activities without washing their hands after morning snack.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on record review and discussion with staff, the Licensee failed to have at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 6 staff records. There was not at least one staff person present during today’s inspection who has received daily observations of children training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

Based on observations & inspection, the Licensee failed to ensure hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed unlocked cleaning agents in the toddler and 3 year old classrooms. Hazardous substances were accessible to the children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observations, the Licensee failed to always keep children under 10 years of age within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed multiple children observed in the hall bathroom without adult supervision. Staff person was located in the classroom located around the corner from the bathroom. Staff person did not have sight & sound supervision.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Based on observations, the Licensee failed to maintain required adult-child ratios in each group of children.

“EVIDENCE: Upon arrival, Licensing Inspector observed ten 2, 3 and 4 year old children under the direct care and supervision of 1 staff person. Adult-to-child ratio of 8 children per adult was not maintained at all times. An additional staff person arrived during the inspection to assist with care.”

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

Based on observations, the Licensee failed to ensure Staff wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed Staff person during diapering for multiple children. The Staff person did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after each diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observations, the Licensee failed to ensure children’s hands are washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.

“EVIDENCE: While observing children and staff in the 2-3 year old classroom, children’s hands were not washed with soap and running water before nor after their meal. Each child was given hand sanitizer to clean their hands. Running water was available.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observations, the Licensee failed to ensure diapering surface if cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed Staff person while diapering multiple children. The diapering surface was not cleaning nor sanitized after each use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to have a leakproof or plastic-line-storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

“EVIDENCE: The diapering area was not equipped with a foot operated trash can for diaper disposal.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on review of staff records, the Licensee failed to ensure all required information is documented in each staff record.

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children.

“EVIDENCE: A written record of daily attendance was unavailable for each group/classroom of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on record review, the Licensee failed to complete required Background Checks for any agent at the time of application who is or will be involved in the day-to-day operations or who is or will be alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more of the children.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed staff records. Record for Staff #2 did not have documentation of Fingerprint background check”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-C-1-b.

Based on record review, the Licensee failed to have documentation of the Center Director’s qualifications.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed staff records. Documentation of qualifications for the Center Director were not received.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-190-A-2.

Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to include the shelter-in-place procedures in the center’s emergency preparedness plans.

“EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed the center’s emergency preparedness plan which did not include procedures for shelter-in-place emergencies.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-B.