Shining Stars Child Development Center

At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening as stated in subsection B of this section.

“Staff #1 did not obtain an updated tuberculosis screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

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

“Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not obtain 16 hours of training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

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

“Infant bottles were not labeled with the child’s name or the date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards.

“On the playground, patches of grass has grown through the rubber flooring. Hard surfaces such as grass do not qualify as resilient surfacing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used.

“An absorbent cover was found on the plastic changing surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on observation, the center failed to have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering and changing.

“Evidence: The diapering pad in the infant room had two tears in it revealing a nonabsorbent surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Repeat violation

“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that staff have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (hire date 11/29/2023), Staff #4 (hire date 11/29/2023) and Staff #5 (hire date 8/31/2023) do not have a central registry checks on file.”

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

Based on record reviews and interviews, the center failed to ensure there shall always be 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: Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have documentation of completion of a daily health observation training. Interview of staff confirmed the training had not been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

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.

“Evidence: There is a small area of flooring in the preschool/school-age room that is missing, revealing concrete below.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on review of administration records, the center failed to ensure injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services.

“Evidence: No documentation of a review of the activities and services were found in administration records. Staff was unable to provide documentation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-J.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-160-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-80-B-2

“Based on record review and interviews the center failed to inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Evidence: In July of 2023 a child was injured while at the center. This injury required outside medical treatment. The center did not inform the licensing inspector of this injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2. From a complaint.

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The violation notice from 4/11/23 was not posted in a conspicuous place.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that staff submit to a fingerprint based background check prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (hire date 8/21/23) does not have a fingerprint background check on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that staff have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (hire date 8/31/23) does not have a central registry check on file.”

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

8VAC20-780-210-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interviews the center failed to ensure that program leaders meet the educational requirements. Evidence: Staff #2 was in a program/lead teacher position on 10/25/23. Staff #2 does not meet the qualifications to be a lead teacher.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation 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: Located in the white cabinet labeled staff snacks was a can of disinfectant spray not locked. This cabinet is accessible to the pre-school/school age classroom. Located in the staff bathroom was a spray can of deodorizer, not locked. This area is accessible to the pre-school/school age classroom”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on interviews the center failed to ensure that children’s hands are washed after meals and snacks. Evidence: While interviewing staff it was found that handwashing after meals was not being done.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information 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. Evidence: Staff #1 (hire date 2/1/23) listed on the sworn statement that she had resided in another state in the preceding five years. There are no criminal history or child abuse and neglect checks on this staff.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-160-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-210-A-4

“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that all program leaders (lead teachers) have six months of supervised programmatic experience. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (hire date 2/1/23) and staff #3 (hire date 2/1/23) do not have six months of programmatic experience. Staff #3 was working as a lead teacher during the inspection and staff #1 has a job title of lead teacher.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A-4.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on record review 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: 1. Staff #1 (hire date 2/1/23), staff #2 (hire date 2/3/23) and staff #3 (hire date 2/1/23) have not received the required orientation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-270-B

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the heating system shall have appropriate barriers to prevent children from being burned, shocked, or injured form the heating equipment. In addition, proper supervision shall be available to prevent injury. Evidence: The fence around the heat pump has a gap that is big enough for a child to have access to the heat pump area/fan.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-B.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that staff shall wash their hands with soap and water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: LI observed staff #3 chance a child’s diaper. The staff person did not wash hands before or after the diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on observation and interviews the center failed to ensure that When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply: a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents. Evidence: The snack menu is not posted or given to parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-780-560-M

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that no child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around. Evidence: While conducting the inspection the LI witnessed a child in the toddler room walking around and drinking out of a sippy cup.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-M.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“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. Evidence: 1. The flooring in the pre-school/school age room, located at the door going outside, has trim that is broken with sharp edges. This could entangle clothing or snag skin.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the first aid kit included all the required items. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit was missing a second triangular bandage and an antiseptic cleansing solution/pads.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

8VAC20-780-540-E

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that all nonmedical emergency supplies are at the center. Evidence: 1. The center did not have a working, battery operated radio in the building.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.