Bright Ideas Enrichment Center - Midlothian

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

“During staff interviews conducted on 9/30/2026, it was determined that Staff #1 failed to properly clean infants during diaper changes. Staff reported that infants were routinely left with fecal residue in skin crevices. As a result, additional staff were required to re-clean the infants to ensure proper care.”

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

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?s TB documentation did not include the date the screening was completed, and Staff #4?s TB screening was completed four months prior to their start date.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

“Staff #2’s updated tuberculosis screening was over due by two months. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided.

“The center did not have documentation of a required annual environmental health sanitation inspection for the year 2026. Inspection was overdue by six days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective.

“Child #5 had medication stored on site; there was not a medication authorization completed. Staff reported the medication had not been administered.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-F.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“The record for Child #5, who has been enrolled for six days, did not include the required written care plan for the documented food allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

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 for child #4, who has been enrolled for one month and two weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.

“Chipping paint was observed along the walls in the younger toddlers? and older toddlers? classrooms. In the school aged classroom, the plaster around the window was peeling, and there was an accumulation of dirt, toys, crumbs, and a cotton swab under the lockers. In the JK classroom, a floor tile near the playground door was broken.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.

“Based on record review, the program conducted only one emergency evacuation drill in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.

“Based on record review, the program did not complete the required lockdown drill for 2025, as no documentation was available to show that the drill had been conducted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.

“The record for Child #3, who has been enrolled for one month and three weeks, did not include documentation of the child’s identity and age being viewed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction

“The record for Child #1, who has been enrolled for two weeks, did not include the required written care plan for the documented food allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

Centers shall inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention.

“Child #6 and Child #7 both received outside medical treatment for injuries sustained while in care at the center but the Department was not notified. On the injury reports, it was noted that Child #6 was taken to the doctor on 12/29/2025 and Child #7 was taken to urgent care on 1/8/2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2.

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

“Staff reported during interviews on February 5, 2026, that assistant teachers are expected to operate and supervise classrooms without a lead qualified teacher, when the lead teachers are not present or absent. Staff stated that a staff member under the age of 18 years old, was left unsupervised, alone with children for approximately four hours.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A. From a complaint.

The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Staff #1 completed the preservice training 96 days after first date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A. From a complaint.

Complaint Related The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.

“Staff reported during interviews that Staff #1 and Staff #2, are used as lead teachers, when needed. Staff #1 and Staff #2, did not have the educational documentation, required for their position, available in the files for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70. From a complaint.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #3 and Staff #4, did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #3 is overdue by four months and Staff #4 is overdue by three weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1. From a complaint.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #3 and Staff #4, did not have a current certification in first aid. Staff #3 is overdue by four months and Staff #4 is overdue by three weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2. From a complaint.

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 did not have a current certification, CPR training was expired by 15 days. Staff #5 did not have a certification on file, CPR training was due one month ago.”

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

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 did not have a current certification, first aid training training was expired by 15 days. Staff #5 did not have a certification on file, first aid training was due one month ago.”

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

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

“Staff #4’s updated screening was three months overdue. The updated screening has not yet been completed and staff was observed working with children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Staff #2, has not completed the Viriginia Department of Education orientation. The course is overdue by eight months. Staff #2 was observed working with children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, rusting or breakage of any equipment and protruding nails or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.

“On the preschool playground, there were two types of playing equipment with rust and chipping paint: the metal green riding equipment and a red metal house. On the toddler playground, a colorful push-car had several broken areas, presenting sharp ridges.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall.

“On the school-aged playground, the mulch in the fall zones of the slides measured 3 inches. The required resilient surfacing is six inches.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

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

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

Handwashing: Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating meals or snacks and shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, and urine. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water: before and after a diaper change, and before serving food or beverages.

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A. From a complaint.

Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.

“Staff stated in interviews that on at least two occasions there has not been soap available for children in the restrooms, and that there was none available in the center to refill the soap dispensers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B. From a complaint.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Classroom B had dried up food stains on the wall underneath the coat rack. In Classroom E underneath the lockers, there were multiple items scattered; including toys, scraps of paper, and particles of food.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

Complaint related repeat violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

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 #4 did not have a current certification, CPR training was expired by two months.”

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

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

“Staff #4 did not have a current certification, first aid training was expired by two months.”

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

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Repeat violation Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6 completed center orientation and training prior to a completed national criminal background check being received.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat violation For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. S6 did not have central registry search results until after being employed for over 4 months.”

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

8VAC20-780-160-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. S2 employed for less than 1 month had no documentation of a negative TB screening. S3 screening was dated 3 weeks after the time of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. A ceiling tile in the Infant II room was observed to be bowed and off the track.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-270-C

“The center shall ensure that the inside areas occupied by children the temperature shall be maintained no lower than 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermostat in the 3-year-old room registered the classroom temperature at 66 degrees.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-C.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Air freshener was observed under the sink in the hallway staff bathroom accessible to children with the warning ?Keep out of Reach of Children?.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Two power strips in the 4?5-year-old room did not have protective covers.”

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

8VAC20-780-550-P

“The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious or minor injuries that contain all the required information. 9 of 36 injury reports in September, 2 of 36 injury reports in October, and 3 of 8 injury reports in November did not document future actions to be taken to prevent recurrence of the injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“When food is brought from home the food containers must be clearly dated. Multiple lunch containers were not dated in the 2-year-old classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

22.1-289.035-B-2

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure an employee not be employed until the center has the person’s completed sworn statement. Evidence: The record for S13 documented the date of hire as 05/10/2024. The sworn disclosure statement was signed 05/21/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

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

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Based on child record review, the provider failed to assure that each report of immunizations shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The immunization record for C3 dated 06/11/2024 was not signed by the licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

8VAC20-780-160-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-560-P Based on interview and documentation reviewed, a child with a diagnosed food allergy was served a food identified in the child’s written allergy care plan.

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