ImagiNation Learning Center - Bristow

Outdoor time is required for infants if weather and air quality allow based upon the Air Quality Color Code Chart as provided by the Department of Environmental Quality.

“Infants are not provided outside time regardless of the weather.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-370-3.

The center’s procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parents authorization for medication provided that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days.

“The medication authorization for child A was not renewed by the parent within 10 work days nor was there a long term physician authorization. The parent’s authorization was overdue by 7 weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.

“The center had not practiced a lockdown drill annually, this drill is overdue by 3 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

8VAC20-780-400-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. 1. On 3/25/26, staff A threw child A’s blanket in the trashcan because the child was being disrespectful. 2. On 3/25/26, staff A screamed in child B’s face and told the child to “have respect for your teacher.””

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

Physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child are forbidden.

“1. On 3/25/26, staff A pinched child B, a 5 year old child on the back of the neck, hit the child on the head with a stuffed animal and grabbed them by the arm because the child was not listening. 2. In March 2026, staff A grabbed child C by the wrist and arm and pulled the child toward the bathroom in an attempt to make the child use the bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“The allergy/sensitivity/dietary restriction list posted in 3 classrooms were not confidential . The lists were posted on the outside cabinets and anyone entering the classroom could easily see what children had what allergies/restrictions or sensitivities.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine.

“After diapering an infant, the staff failed to wash the infant’s hands.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

The center shall maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be kept in each room or area where children are present.

“Child A has a sensitivity to dairy, this information was not listed on the current written list in the room or area where the child was present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on review of ine staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire.

“Evidence: Staff B was hired on 2/13/23, however the Sworn Disclosure Statement was dated 2/14/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of nine staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for an employee. Evidence: Staff C was hired on 12/12/22, the Central Registry background was requested on2/23/23 and was obtained on 3/1/23.”

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

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of nine staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for staff within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff A was hired on 2/23/23. The tuberculosis test on file is dated 12/8/22 which is more than 30 days prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning agents were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. Licensing Inspector’s (LI’s) observed two fragrance sprays on a shelf in an unlocked cabinet in the infant classroom. The sprays had cautions, warnings and flammable instructions. 2. In an unlocked kitchen, the LI’s observed cooking spray, with flammable warnings, on shelf accessible to children. There were three containers of concentrated detergents stored under the sink in the unlocked kitchen.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation it was determined that all children did not washed their hands before eating meals or snack.

“Evidence: LI’s observed a child being dropped off in the infant class and served food. The teacher did not wash the child’s hands before the child began eating.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on review of two medications, the center did not have written authorization from the parent or physician to administer a dietary supplement to a child in care.

“Evidence: There was no parental or physician authorization to administer a Gel mix Thickener to Child A, 16 months of age. The direction label stated to consult a medical professional before using. The center has been mixing and administering the dietary supplement to child A without written authorization”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-510-N

“Based on review of record keeping and interview, it was determined that the center has not kept a record of medication given to children. Evidence: There was no record of medication given for a dietary supplement that has been administered to Child A.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-N.

8VAC20-780-340-F

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Repeat Violation: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a Fingerprint background check on file, which is required upon hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no fingerprint background check on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a Sworn Disclosure background check on file, which is required prior to hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no sworn disclosure statement on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was alone with a child, therefore functioning as an employee of the center, however this person did not have a central registry background check on file, which is required within 30 days of hire/functioning as an employee. Evidence: Person A has been acting as an employee since December 2023, however these was no central registry background check on file.”

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

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that a contract worker was functioning as an employee but the center had not established a file on this person. Evidence: Person A was observed alone with child A. Interviews revealed that the contract worker is intermittently alone with the child at the center anytime between 9 am to 3pm on a daily basis. Consequently, Person A was functioning as an employee but there was no file established for this person.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-560-P

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-P. From a complaint.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of files and interview with administrative staff, it was determined that one staff did not have an out of state background check prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: Staff A was employed on 7/11/23 and the center does not have the out of state criminal history check from Texas.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that one child did not wash their hands or clean them with disposable wipes after eating breakfast in the Elephant’s classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, it was determined that the center was not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The platforms and steps on the multicolored climbing and slide structure on the preschool playground was severely decaying, rusting and cracking.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation and measurements, it was determined that there was inadequate resilient surface surrounding play equipment on the preschool playground. Evidence: The resilient surface ( poured-in-place) on the preschool playground surrounding the multicolored composite climb and slide structure was cracking, separating and had divots in the surface therefore was no longer considered an adequate resilient surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.