Wilk-N-Kids Learning Center

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“There was no sworn statement for Staff #6.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.

“Peeling paint was observed in the hallway by children’s classrooms and in one of the children’s bathrooms.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Each staff person shall have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training as required in 8VAC20-780-240 and 8VAC20-780-245.

“Staff #6 was observed in the lunchroom with a group of children upon arrival on 7/15/26. The Program Director reported that Staff #6 will fill in when necessary. Staff #6 has not completed the Virginia Preservice Training or required ongoing training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. S1, who had been employed for 3 days, did not have a central registry search requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. C2, who had been attending for six months, did not have documentation of an immunization record within the required six-month time frame. The immunizations were 7 days late.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Repeat Violation A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S5 updated screening was completed 37 days late.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-450-C

“Crib sheets shall be clean and washed daily. Based on interviews with infant room staff and program director, crib sheets are being washed weekly.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-C.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“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 C3, enrolled for 5 months, was missing a second emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. S2 has been working for 9 months did not have a completed sworn statement.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. S2, employed for more than 9 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sexual offender check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. S2 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated 10 days after their first day of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“Repeat Violation A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S1 updated screening was due 39 days ago. The updated screening has not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff shall complete orientation training required by 8VAC20-780-240-C. The employment file for S2 employed for more than 9 months did not contain an orientation form.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. The refrigerator in the infant room had a spilled white substance in the compartment holding children’s food. 2. The safety straps on several infant feeding chairs were caked with dried and sticky food debris.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. The inspector arrived at the center at 12:15 p.m. and observed 3 staff members congregating in the parking lot. Upon entering the building, the licensing inspector inspected the Sigma classroom and observed no staff in the room with 6 children, aged 3- years-old, and napping.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after coming into contact with body fluids. A staff member in the JWW room was observed wiping multiple children’s hands and faces after snack time without washing her hands between assisting the children and then serving seconds of snacks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. S2, who has been actively working at the center for more than 9 months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“22.1-289.035 B 4 The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. S2, employed for more than 2 months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check and a sexual offender registration check. from a different state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-160-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. The TB documentation for S3 was completed 7 days after the time of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. S1 updated screening was due 24 days ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. An over-the-counter non-prescription medication was observed in the Kristian Room in a child’s cubby that was accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Violation The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Feces was observed on the diaper changing pad in the infant room. Electrical outlets in the infant room were missing outlet covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-350-B-2

“The required ratio for children ages 2 years old is 1 staff to 8 children. Licensing inspector observed 1 staff supervising 8 children in the JWW Room during lunch; however, the youngest child in the room due to classes being combined was not yet 2 years old causing the class to be out of the required 1-5 ratio.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

8VAC20-780-350-B-4

“The required ratio for children ages 3 years old up to school age eligible is 1 staff per 10 children. Licensing inspector observed 1 staff supervising 12 children in the Raider’s room. The room came back into ratio when a staff member returned to the room from a restroom break.”

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

8VAC20-780-60-A

“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The records for children, C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5 enrolled for over 12 months was missing the annual parental confirmation that required information in the child’s record is up to date. The record for child, C2, was missing information on allergies and health problems.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-790-530-C

“Each vendor shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The center documented that C6 ate breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and the attendance record documented the child was not checked into the center until 8:44 a.m.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-530-C.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Repeat Violation The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. C3, under the age of 2, and enrolled for over 19 months did not contain additional immunizations due within six months of enrollment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child, C4 was not signed by a physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

8VAC20-780-210-A

“The center shall ensure that program leaders meet all the required qualifications. The records for staff S2 and S did not have documentation to demonstrate how the staff meets program leader qualifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

8VAC20-780-245-A

“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of the children in care. S6 obtained 12 hours and S7 obtained 11 hours.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

8VAC20-780-245-I

“The center is required to provide training on the center’s emergency preparedness plan annually and each time the plan is updated. S7 reported the annual review of the emergency preparedness plan has not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-I.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The diaper changing pad was torn in the infant room. Multiple electrical outlet and power strip in the multipurpose room were missing outlet covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the JWW classroom and Multipurpose room, hand sanitizer was accessible to children with the warning label ?Keep out of reach of children?.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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

“Licensing inspector observed an infant asleep in a crib in the infant room and no staff were observed in the building or infant room. Interviews were conducted and staff reported they were outside the building doing a lesson on fall leaves with the children for approximately 10-15 minutes and that they were periodically looking in the classroom where the 3-month-old child was sleeping.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-40-J

“The center is required to update the injury prevention procedures at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services. S7 reported the review of the injury prevention procedures has not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Cots used by children shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. A child was observed on a cot in The Christian room that did not have a bottom cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Each center shall maintain emergency evacuation drill records that contain all the required information. The drill records dated 02/26/2024, 03/27/2024, and 04/26/2024 did not document the weather conditions during the drills.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Injury reports for children should be either signed by staff and a parent or by two staff. The injury report for C4 dated 08/19/2024 was neither signed by staff and a parent or by two staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the container must be clearly labeled with the child’s name. Multiple thermos bottles in the Raider classroom were not labeled with the children’s names.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The record for child, C3, enrolled for over 19 months was missing the annual confirmation that required information in the child’s record is up to date. The record for child, C4, enrolled for 2 months/25 days was missing information on allergies, health problems, previous child day care attended by child, and the address of a second emergency contact if a parent cannot be reached.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: The records for S3 and S4 did not document the department’s annual health and safety update course due by 05/30/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on child record review, the provider 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: The record for C1, enrolled 10/12/2023 documented immunizations on 10/17/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Repeat Violation Based on child record review, the provider failed to assure that each report of immunization shall be signed by a physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The immunization record for C3 were not signed by the licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the document kept in a vehicle used to transport children contained routes frequently driven by center staff.

“Evidence: On 06/11/2024 during the inspection of the passenger van used during a field trip, licensing inspector requested to review the document prepared by the center containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes that pertain to each site frequently visited or routes frequently driven by center staff for center business such as field trips. This documentation for the field trip to the library and playground on 06/11/2024 was not available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-K. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-580-C

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-C. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-580-I

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not post at the center site before leaving on a field trip, a schedule of the trip’s events and locations. Evidence: On 06/11/2024 S1stated that the children were on a field trip to the local library and when the licensing inspector was in route to the library the S1 advised that the children were at the local school playground. The center did not have a schedule of the trip’s events and location posted and visible at the center site.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-I. From a complaint.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain certification in CPR.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in first aid.

“Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain certification in first aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat violation Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure the record contained central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 05/08/2023 did not contain the findings of a central registry search.”

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

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for C1, under the age of 2, enrolled 05/01/2023 did not contain immunizations due 11/01/2023. The immunizations were completed 12/04/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of six immunizations records for children were signed by a physician, designee, or official of a local health department. Evidence: The immunization record for C5, enrolled 02/21/2023 was not signed by a physician, designee, or official of a local health department.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of four staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment or documentation completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 06/26/2023, contained a screening completed 04/21/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on interview, the provider failed to provide the licensing representative an annual approval from the health department.

“Evidence: The director was unable to provide evidence of an annual health department inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Based on review of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation contained the required information.

“Evidence: The emergency drill documentation reviewed did not document: the method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; and problems encountered, if any.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Repeat Violation Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that three of six records contained the required information for each child enrolled. Evidence: The record for C1, enrolled 05/01/2023 did not document: (1) a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached; (2) a parental agreement required by 8VAC20-780-90.1-3; and (3) documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The records for C2, enrolled 09/05/2023 did not contain an authorization for emergency medical care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat violation Based on record review, the provider did not keep the required records for each staff person. Evidence: The record for S3 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to S3?s character, reputation, and competency were checked before employment. The record for S2, employed 06/26/2023 did not contain documentation that the individual possessed a certification required by the job position. The Child Development Associate (CDA) certification for S2 expired 05/18/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-410-2

“Based on documentation review and interviews review it was determined that staff used the forbidden action of enclosure in a confined space or any space that the child cannot freely exit. Evidence: S1 was interviewed by licensing inspector and confirmed the allegation that she uses on the average twice a day the highchair in the classroom to confine C1, age 4, when he was being aggressive to calm down. She reported she removes C1 from the highchair when he is calm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-2. From a complaint.

22.1-289.035-B-2

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to have central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 01/14/2023 did not contain findings of a central registry search within 30 days of employment. The results are dated 03/17/2023. The record for S2, employed 03/31/2023 did not contain findings of a central registry search.”

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

8VAC20-780-140-B

“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within three months prior to attendance for children between seven months through 18 months. Evidence: The records for C1, enrolled 03/01/2023 and C2, enrolled 03/13/2023 documented the children are under the age of 18 months and the physical exams were conducted outside the three-month period. The physical examination for C1 was dated 11/1/2022. The physical exam for C2 was dated 11/02/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-B.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Three staff did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children: Evidence: The record for S1, employed 01/14/2023, contained a screening completed 03/01/2023. The record for S2, employed, 03/31/2023, contained a screening completed 5/2/2023. The record for S3, employed 03/20/2023, contained a screening completed 05/02/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure all applicants for employment shall undergo a background check prior to employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 01/13/2023 did not contain documentation of a satisfactory national criminal background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure the record contained central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 01/13/2023 did not contain the findings of a central registry search.”

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

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of one staff record, the provider failed to ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 1/13/2023 did not contain the results of a TB screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-245-L

“Based on interview with program director, the provider failed to ensure that there shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. Evidence: The program director confirmed that no staff person is currently certified to perform the daily health observation of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

Based on interview, the provider failed to ensure when the outdoor activity is not adjacent to the center, there shall be at least two staff members on the outdoor activity area whenever one or more children are present.

“Evidence: The program director, reported taking the children enrolled to the park that is located several miles from the day care center 02/22/2023. Licensing inspector asked if another staff member was present at the playground, she reported taking the children alone to the park.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-H.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that the diapering surface was cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed S1 diapering a child. After the child was diapered, S1 did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water before spraying the surface with bleach water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-550-I

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that 911 or local dial number for the police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each phone. Evidence: Based on observation, the provider failed to post emergency numbers by the center’s phone in the staff office.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-I.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed four lunch boxes in the center’s refrigerator that were not dated or labeled in a way that identified the owner.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-580-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure staff record were kept for one of one staff. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 1/13/2023 did not document: the educational requirement to serve as a program director; two employment references; information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; emergency contacts; orientation and training required by 8VAC20-780-240; and first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that two of two records contained all the required information.

“Evidence: The records for S1 and S2 did not contain documentation of orientation and training as required in VAC20-780-240.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The kitchen area contained several cleansers, paints, chemicals, and a large serrated knife. The handle on the door to the kitchen did not have a locking mechanism and did not prevent access by children. The applicant confirmed there was no locking mechanism on the door.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-350-F

“Based on an interview with administration, the center did not ensure to develop a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: There was no documentation of a written policy and procedure on care by consistent staff. Administration acknowledged the center did not develop a written policy and procedure on care by consistent staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-F.

8VAC20-780-500-C

“Based on observation and interview on March 29, 2022, the center did not ensure that the required toilet training equipment was available at the center. Evidence: 1. Based on observation, there was no child size toilet, nor an adapter seat or step stool for adult size toilets at the center. The applicant acknowledged the center would serve children who are toilet training and planned to utilize step stools for the two adult size toilets but they haven’t been purchased.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-C.

8VAC20-780-550-A

“Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure to have an emergency preparedness plan that was developed in consultation with local or state authorities. Evidence: After a review of the emergency preparedness plan it did not contain documentation the plan was developed in consultation with local or state authorities. Administration confirmed it was not completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-A.