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(Repeat Violation and Systemic) When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“On August 4, 2026, at approximately 3:51 PM, Child #1 (4-year-old) was left inside of the classroom alone for approximately 9 minutes. Based on video footage reviewed on August 10, 2026, Staff # 1 and staff #2 were transitioning the pre-k class from the classroom to the gym. During the transition, Child #1 (4-year-old), was left alone in the classroom and was later found by a parent. At approximately 2:02, the child became upset and was seen crying in the video.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

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

“On August 4, 2026, from 3:51 PM until 4:00 PM Child #1 (4-year-old) was left alone in a classroom out of sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 9 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

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

“The wooden border located in front of the gate on the two-year-old playground was cracked/broken in 2 places. The wallpaper in the cruisers classroom was separating from the wall in multiple areas of the classroom. The windows sills in the Toddler classroom, Two’s classroom, and the Three’s classroom, had peeling and chipped paint. Bus #2 had holes in the vinyl located under multiple windows exposing the inside materials.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.

“In the Toddler classroom, an electrical outlet located near a child size chair did not have a protective cover. The outlet was assessable to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-3.

(Repeat Violation) Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.

“On the two-year-old playground, the resilient surfacing measured approximately one inch in front of the blue slide.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

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 allergy list in school age classroom was posted on a wall in sight of anyone who entered the room”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

(Repeat Violation) When staff is supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“On July 9, 2026, Child #1, age 7, sustained an injury while in the care of the center. Staff stated that the child did not have any visible injuries upon arrival. Child #1 sustained an injury to the right arm after Staff #1 was seen roughly grabbing the child’s arm. Child #1 had a red mark on their right arm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

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

“Child #1 was seen choking child #2. Staff #1 roughly grabbed child #1?s right arm trying to separate the children. Witnesses stated that child #1 did cry following the incident.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

The following acts are forbidden: physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment.

“Staff #1 was seen roughly grabbing child # 1 by the right arm. Witnesses stated that staff #1 was seen arguing with child #1 while roughly grabbing the child’s arm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

22.1-289.011-F

“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 4/1/2026, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #4, who has been employed for two months and have been working with children.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

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

“On March 19, 2026, Child #1 (4-year-old) was found unattended in the classroom out of sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 15 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

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

“On 2/6/2026 at approximately 10:45am, Child #1 (3-year-old) received a serious injury while Staff #1 turned to monitor a child in a restroom across the room. Child #1 walked over to a table where a hot griddle was stored and laid their hand on top of the hot griddle. The griddle was being used for a cooking activity. Child #1 was burned on the back of the hand.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

(Repeat Violation) Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

“Staff #3 had no documentation and has been employed for one month, and Staff #5 TB had no documentation and had been employed for eleven months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet the qualifications of six months? experience and 24 hours of training within the six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted.

“1. The record for staff #3 and staff # 6, did not contain program lead qualifications. Staff #3 and staff #6 have been employed for over two weeks. 2. The record for staff #2, did not contain program lead qualifications. Staff #2 had been employed for over 11 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

(Repeat Violation) The center is required to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“1. In the two’s classroom, there were three pillows that had multiple stains. 2. Multiply vinyl covered blocks located in the Two’s classrooms were torn exposing the inside materials. 3. A hole was observed approximately 3 inches wide in the fence of the infant/toddler playground that had sharp edges exposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“The Two’s playground had approximately three ? inches of mulch on the day of the inspection, which is less that the minimum requirement of six inches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

When a medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet.

“There was an expired emergency medication for child #7 that had not been returned to the parent or disposed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

“Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for 30 days, did not have any complete reference verifications on file. Staff #6, who has been actively working at the center for 3 weeks, did not have any complete references verifications on file. Staff # 7, who have been actively working at the center for over 2 months, did not have any completed references verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

(Repeat violation) All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #2, #4, and #5 who was present during the inspection, did not have a current certification in CPR.”

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

(Repeat Violation) All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #2 #4, and #5, who was present during the inspection, did not have a current certification in first aid.”

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

Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation Training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff #2 and Staff #5 did not complete the annual health and safety update course for the year 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Children shall not be allowed to drink or eat while walking around.

“One child was observed walking around drinking out of a sippy cup in the toddler classroom.”

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

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“There was no documentation of a completed sworn statement for staff # 3 and staff #4, who have been employed and working in the classroom for two months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

(Repeat Violation) 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 #4 and #5, who had been enrolled for over a month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

“Staff #7 had no documentation of a completed tuberculosis (TB) screening and has been employed for two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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.

“Staff #3, #5, and #7, did not have documentation of orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #3, #5, and #7 has been employed for two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

If sunscreen is used, the following requirements shall be met; sunscreen does not need to be kept locked but shall be inaccessible to children under five years of age.

“Sunscreen was accessible to children in the Pre K classroom. The room contained children under the age of five years.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

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

“Three bottles of prepared infant formula were labeled with a name but were not labeled with the date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

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

“The record for Child #1 and Child #2, enrolled for over a year and a half, was missing an annual update signed by the parents documenting that the information in the child’s file is up to date. The record for child #4 and child #5, were missing the parent’s home phone number and the parent’s work number.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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

“Peeling and chipped paint was observed in a window located in the Two’s classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence.

“Three injury reports reviewed, did not contain documentation of any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on review of nine staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children obtained certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 (employment date 4/9/2024), and staff #9 (employment date 4/1/2024) did not contain documentation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. 2. Administration verified that the CPR had not been completed for staff #4 and staff #9.”

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

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on review of nine staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children obtained certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 and staff #9, did not contain first aid certification. 2. Administration verified that first aid certification had not been obtained for staff #4 and staff #9.”

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

Based on review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that out of state background checks were completed as required.

“Evidence: The record for staff #1 (hire date: 5/12/24) contained a sworn statement that indicated that the staff resided outside of Virginia within the last five years. The record did not contain an Out of State Sex Offender Registry Search or an Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect search.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on review of five child records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations prior to the child’s first attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child #5 (enrollment date: 2/23/2024) contained documentation of immunizations dated for 5/3/2024. 2. The record for child #8 (enrollment date: 2/23/2024) contained documentation of immunizations dated for 2/26/2024”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain a physical examination for a child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #5 contained documentation of a physical examination that was dated for 5/3/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all requirements related to hand washing were followed.

“Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom staff #3 was observed changing diapers for three children. Staff # 3 did not wash the children’s hands after the diaper change. 2. Staff # 3 was observed changing diapers and used hand sanitizer in between diapers. The requirement is for staff to wash with soap and water after each diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the diapering surface is cleaned and sanitized after each use.

“Evidence: The diapering surface in the toddler’s classroom was not cleaned or sanitized after each diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of five child records, the center did not ensure that all children’s records were complete. Evidence: The record for child #4 did not contain documentation that proof of identification was verified within 7 days of child’s enrollment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on a review of seven (7) staff records, the center failed to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: The record for staff #6 (date of hire 3/13/2024), did not have a central registry finding.”

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

Based on record review, the center did not ensure to that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 contained a physical dated for 4/8/2024. Child #3?s enrollment date was 2/23/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #6 (hire date 3/13/2024), did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. The record for staff #3 (hire date 1/25/2024), contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated on 2/6/2024. 3. The record for staff #7 (hire date 1/16/2024), contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated on 2/7/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of seven (7) staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 (date of hire 1/25/2024), contained an orientation that was completed on 2/23/2024. 2. The record for staff #7 (date of hire 1/16/2024), contained an orientation that was completed on 2/23/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on a review of seven (7) children records, the center did not ensure that all child records contained documentation of all required components.

“Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 (enrollment date 2/23/2024), did not contain documentation of dad’s work phone number. 2. The record for child #5 (enrollment date 2/23/2024), did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.