Lightbridge Academy of Manassas

There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats.

“In classroom # 1 and 8, there were cots occupied by children that were less than 12 inches apart.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Classroom # 5 did not have all the children present in the classroom signed in on the attendance sheet. There were 11 children signed in and 12 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Authorize the child day center, family day home, or family day system described in subsection A are required to obtain and maintain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry.

“Staff 1’s record was missing a copy of the results of a central registry search.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Authorize the child day center, family day home, or family day system described in subsection A are required 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.

“Staff #1’s record was missing a sex offender registry check and an out of state central registry check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Staff members and individuals from independent contractors are required to obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing.

“Staff 5, 6, and 7’s tuberculosis screenings were expired. Staff 5 and 7’s tuberculosis screenings were overdue by five months past due. Staff 6’s tuberculosis screening was overdue by 6 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Medications are required to be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“In classroom #1, there was a medication in a backpack that was not locked and in a location accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

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

“On February 25, 2026, a two year child was left unattended in a classroom for approximately two minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the required information which includes home phone number of each parent and work phone number and place of employment of each parent.

“Child #3’s record was missing documentation of a home for number for the parents and a work number for one parent. Child #6’s record was missing documentation of the work addresses for both parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Repeat Violation - For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Classroom #5 had five children physically present but four children were signed in on the daily attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Children under 10 years of age are always required to be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except while using the restroom.

“Child #1, age 2, was left unsupervised in the hallway by staff #1 for approximately two minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Staff are required to ensure the care, protection, and guidance when supervision children.

“Staff #5 and staff #6 engaged in physical horseplay while supervising children in classroom #1.”

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

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

“Staff #1 leaned over child #1 in an intimidating manner and yelled in his faces to correct behavior.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

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

“On February 14, 2025, Staff #1 roughly grabbed Child #1 by the wrist and pulled away from the cubby area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

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

“In classroom A, there was a bottle of formula that did not have a date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Classroom B had nine children present but six children were signed in on the written attendance sheet. Classroom C had six children present and seven children were signed in on the written attendance sheet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, 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: In the younger preschool and older preschool classrooms, there were cleaning agents labeled bleach water, Lysol water and Windex water in unlocked upper cabinets.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on staff interviews and documentation review, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Documentation was discovered in a staff file that documented a child aged 3 years old in the Yellow Ducks classroom, was left in the classroom for approximately 30-40 seconds during a fire drill. Director stated teachers were written up for the incident and retrained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on observation and staff interview, the center failed to ensure the center’s activities, services, and facilities were in compliance with these the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by the standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: There were 3 children, ages 2 months, 4 months, and 5 months, enrolled in the program. The facility is currently licensed to provide children 6 months through 12 years old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that medication be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the older preschool classroom, there was an unlocked bookbag, hooked onto a cabinet with an Epi-Pen that was just inside of a clear plastic bag.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on review of documentation and staff interview, the center did not ensure they implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: There was no documentation for evacuation drills for May 2024 and director stated the drill was not completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of 5 child records, the Center did not ensure they obtain all of the required documentation for child records. Evidence: In the records for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, there were no work telephone numbers documented for both parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain all of the required documentation for staff records. Evidence:The center did not have documentation for Staff #1 and Staff #2 that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.The center did not have documentation for Staff #1 that they possess the education and experience required by the job position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: During the inspection of the Mobile Infants Classroom, there were 4 children present, but the written record kept virtually only had 3 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure hand washing and toileting procedures were being followed. Evidence: In the 3-year-old classroom, one child’s hands were not washed after lunch. In the preschool classroom, a staff did not wash hands after assisting a child in the bathroom and children did not wash hands after finishing lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-570-C

“Based on observation, the facility staff did not ensure that prepared formula was refrigerated, dated, and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: In the infant classroom, there were 13 bottles in the refrigerator that were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-C.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on review of documentation and an interview with the regional director and facility director, it was determined that not all agents had an Office of Background Investigations (OBI) fingerprinting-based criminal history record check completed. Evidence: The records for agent #1 and agent #2 did not have an OBI fingerprinting determination letters.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-40-C-1-a

“Based on review of documentation and an interview with the regional director and facility director, it was determined that not all agents had a central registry search completed. Evidence: The records for agent #1 and agent #2 did not have a central registry finding letters.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-C-1-a.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on review of documentation and an interview with the regional director and facility director, it was determined that not all staff had a documentation of a central registry finding search. Evidence: The records for staff #1 did not have an a central registry finding letter.”

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

8VAC20-780-250-A

“Based on a review of documentation, the facility did not have approval from the local health department. Evidence: The facility did not have documentation of a health inspection or approval from the local health department.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-250-A.

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on a review of the first aid kits, the facility did not ensure that the first aid kits contained all of the required items. Evidence: The facility did not have two triangular bandages in the first aid kits.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.