New Beginnings Learning Center II

The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/23/2026, were not posted.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for over five months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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 #5 was not signed or dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“1. In the boys bathroom, one soap dispenser was not securely attached to the wall. 2. In room #1 and room #4, peeling paint was within reach of children. 3. In room #6, a toy shelf was broken and unstable. The wall had a crack that ran down from the ceiling to the baseboard with peeling paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“1. Upon arrival at the facility, child #1 (4 years old) was observed alone and unsupervised eating a snack in the front lobby of the facility for 12 minutes. 2. Upon arrival at the facility, child #6 (8 years old) was observed alone and unsupervised in the director’s office watering plants. Staff #4 stated that child #6 was watering the plants for no more than five minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Children 10 years of age and older shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff unless certain requirements are met.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-G.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, and services are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures.

“1. Staff #6 stated that child #1 (4 years old) arrived at the center at 2 PM. Child #1 was observed for 12 minutes eating a snack alone and unsupervised in the front lobby of the center. 2. Staff #6 stated that child #6 and child #7 were watering plants for no more than 5 minutes. Child #6 and child #7 were observed watering plants in the Director’s office alone and unsupervised.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“In room #2, room #3, and room #5, the allergy list was posted in plain sight.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.

“In room #1, staff #7 changed a child’s diaper and did not wash their hands with soap and running water after diapering.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Staff shall complete the departments health and safety update course annually.

“1. Staff #4 did not have documentation of completing the health and safety course and was overdue by more than three months. 2. Staff #5 did not have documentation of completing the health and safety course and was overdue by more than two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

***Repeat Violation*** Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff person that contains all of the required information.

“The record for staff #2, employed for four months, did not have documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency prior to hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-70-A.

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

“The record for staff #3 did not contain an updated TB screening, the screening is overdue by 34 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The required ratio for children ages birth up to 16 months is one staff per four children.

“Staff #1 was observed supervising 10 children during the designated rest period in the toddler classroom. The youngest child in the group was five months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

One staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time.

“Staff #5 was observed supervising 13 children between the ages of 3 years to 4 years in two classrooms during rest time. Staff #5 was standing between the door that separates room #3 and room #4.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-M.

Any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of children.

“Bus #2 had registration that expired August 2025. Staff reported that bus #2 is used to pick up children from school each day.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

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

“1. The record for child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not contain documentation of child updates. 2. The record for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did contain documentation of chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed, previous child day care and schools attended by the child, and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Documentation of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

“The record for staff #1, who has been working at the center for over four months, did not have at least two complete reference verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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

“Staff #12, who is currently working, did not have an updated TB screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

“The list in each classroom was hanging on the wall and was not confidential.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth

“The records for staff # 2 and staff #3 did not contain a sworn statement or affirmation.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet all the required qualifications.

“Staff #1 had 19 hours of the 24 hours of continuing education required for program leader qualification’s.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

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.

“In room #2, room #7, bathroom #1, and bathroom #2 hazardous substances were not kept locked to prevent access by children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.

“The record for child #4 did not contain parent confirmation that the child’s record was up to date.”

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

The emergency preparedness plan shall contain procedural components for: plan review and update.

“The emergency preparedness plan contain evacuation sites that are no longer available and contact information that is incorrect. The plan did not have information demonstrating that it was reviewed and updated as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-B.

Based on review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.

“Evidence: 1.The records for staff #7 (employed 3/16/23), staff #8 (employed 3/14/23), and staff #9 (employed 2/08/23) did not have documentation of the TB screening or test prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas used by children of preschool age or younger shall have protective covers on all electrical outlets.

“Evidence: 1. In classroom #5, the electrical outlet on the floor was not covered. Children in this classroom are preschool-age.”

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

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: The playground fence has a gap at the bottom of the fence. The gap at the lowest point is approximately 2 inches. The gap at the tallest point is approximately 7 inches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each staff record contains all required information.

“Evidence: The records for staff #2 (employed 3/20/23) and staff #3 (employed 3/20/23) did not contain documentation of two or more references before employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, a diaper changing area did not have a sink with running warm water.

“Evidence: In bathroom #1, there is a diaper changing area. The bathroom did not have a sink with running warm water.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.