My Joy II Infant Center, LLC

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

“Staff #1, employed for more than a year, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from Maryland.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

“There were six infants sleeping in infant seats at the time of the inspector’s arrival.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

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

“There were five staff supervising twenty-four children, 16 months old or younger at the time of the inspectors arrival.”

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

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

“There was not 12 inches of space between the occupied cots during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

The center shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. For centers offering multiple shifts, the simulated drills shall be divided evenly among the various shifts.

“Staff confirmed drills were practiced but there was no documentation of drills for Oct.-Dec. 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-H.

The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“The records for child #1 and child #5 (under two years of age) did not contain updated immunization documentation. Both children were present during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-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.

“The allergy list was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“There was no evacuation drill completed December 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each staff submitted a Criminal History Records Check Prior to 1st Day of Employment. Evidence: 1. There was no criminal history record check in the record for staff #2(hired 9/3/24). 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure staff did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a central registry search in the record for staff #4(hired 7/9/24). 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”

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

8VAC20-780-350-B-1

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the ratio of 1 staff to every 4 children aged birth to sixteen months was maintained. Evidence: 1. There were 17 infants in the care of 3 staff upon inspector’s arrival to the center at 11:05 am until 11:11 am when 2 additional staff arrived. 2. Staff confirmed they were not in ratio and that two staff had gone on break.”

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

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt was fastened securely. Evidence: 1. Two infants were seated in the inset chairs of the infant table without the protective belts fastened. 2. Staff confirmed the infants did not have their protective belts fastened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each staff record contained all the required information. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #2(hired 9/3/24), staff #3(hired 8/19/24), and staff #4(hired 7/9/24) did not contain documentation of the required two references being checked prior to employment. 2. The records for staff #3 and #4 did not contain documentation of orientation. 3. The Director confirmed the references and orientation documentation were not available during this inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure there was a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The attendance sheet had 14 children signed in but 17 were in care at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that 3 of the children had not been signed in.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-780-160-C

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure there was a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The attendance sheet had 10 children signed in but 12 were in care at the time of the inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that 2 of the children had not been signed in.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.