Primrose School of Atlee Commons

The child day center shall obtain a copy of the results of a fingerprint background check prior to employment and contact with children.

“Staff #5 was employed for two days before a completed national criminal background check was received.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“1. In the girl’s bathroom, located in the kindergarten classroom, there was a piece of tile missing from the wall exposing the drywall and a hole approximately 7 inches long. 2. Outside in multiple play areas, there were holes and cracks in the poured in place resilient surfacing. These areas pose as a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“1. In the PreK classroom, a container of Clorox wipes with the ?keep out of reach of children? label was stored on a shelf above the toilet in the girl’s bathroom accessible to children. 2. The boy’s bathroom located in the PreK classroom, where there was an unlocked cabinet with air freshener and liquid spill accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

“On March 13, 2026, Staff #1 forcefully lifted child #1 age 2, by the left arm off a step stool while child #1 was playing at the sink with another child. Staff #1 lifted child #1 approximately 1 ? feet off the ground before child #1 landed on both feet. Child #1 was observed crying.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child.

“Staff #1 roughly handled Child #1, age 2, when they forcefully lifted child #1 by the left arm off a step stool. Child #1 was observed crying.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

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

“Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 updated screening was due 5 months ago and Staff #4 updated screening was due 4 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

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

“Staff #5 obtained 10.5 of the 16 required hours in 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

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

“In the toddler room there was chipped and peeling paint. There were also about a dozen foam blocks that were ripped in the corners, exposing the foam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader shall be regularly present.

“1. In the private kindergarten classroom, staff #5 was left alone with 10 children. 2. Staff #5 is listed as an assistant teacher and does not have program leader qualifications documented in their record. 3. The director verified that staff # 5 is an assistant.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

Based on documentation review and interviews, the center failed to follow their own policies related to behavior guidance.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E. From a complaint.

In interviews on 7/3/2024 staff reported that, the center failed to ensure that behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

“Evidence: Staff #1 was witnessed having child#2 put their hands in their mouth and bite down on their hand to see how it felt as punishment for biting another child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B. From a complaint.

Based on interviews, the facility failed assure that certain forbidden actions or threats of forbidden actions did not occur.

“Evidence: In interviews on 7/3/2024 staff reported that staff #1 entered the infant classroom with child #2. As staff #1 and child #2 entered the classroom, child #2 was crying and upset. Child #2 went to put his fingers in his mouth when staff #1 pulled the child’s hands down forcefully while telling the child to ?put your hands down? harshly. Staff #1 was seen smacking child #2?s hand two times.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that certain actions or threats thereof are forbidden including verbal remarks which are demeaning to the child.

“Evidence: Staff witnessed staff #1 asking child #2 ?if he would like to be placed in a crib because that’s where babies go when they don’t listen?. Staff stated that child #2 looked upset but wasn’t crying.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-6. From a complaint.

(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, areas, and equipment inside and outside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: The poured in place surfacing on the Pre-K playground, 3-year and 4-year-old playground, and the infant and toddler playground, had multiple circular areas approximately 4-5 inches inches wide where the poured in place surfacing was missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place. Evidence: Evidence: In the PreK 1 classroom, there was a can of air freshener spray and a container of hand sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet in the restroom that was accessible to children. The can of air freshener and the container of hand sanitizer were labeled “keep out of reach of children”.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A (Repeat violations) Based on observation, areas of the center, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, there was chipped blue paint on the boarder of the window seal. 2. In preschool classroom, there was chipped green paint on a boarder on the wall in the front of the classroom under the bulletin board.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions is maintained and documented in the allergy plan that is dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: 1. The dietary restrictions lists in the classrooms were posted in a way that the information was not covered or protected to keep it confidential.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands are washed after toileting and staff’s hands are washed after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, Staff #9 was observed changing a diaper and did not wash their hands or the child’s hands after the diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. Staff #7’s record did not contain documentation of a complete CPR certification. 2. An administrator verified that CPR was not completed for staff # 7.”

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

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

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

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home were found in an unsafe condition. Evidence: 1. A blue child size chair in the reading area located in the PreK classroom, was torn on both arms of the chair exposing the webbing. 2. A child size red chair in the Early Preschool classroom, was torn on the corners of the arm exposing the webbing.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on observation, and interview, the center did not ensure when food was provided the most recent USDA nutritional requirements. Evidence: 1.The inspector observed children eating breakfast that did not contain all of the USDA nutritional requirements. 2. Breakfast consisted of orange slices, strudels, and water. 3. Milk was not provided for breakfast.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all prepared infant formula was labeled with the date. Evidence: 1. 6 out of 15 prepared bottles of formula, were not labeled with the date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.