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Soiled or wet diapers and clothing shall be changed immediately.

“1. On 7/7/2026, child #1 had a dry diaper at 12 PM, woke up from nap at 2:30 PM and was not checked for a wet diaper until 3:27 PM. The child’s diaper was wet. 2. On 7/9, child #1 had a wet diaper changed at 12 PM, woke up from nap at 2:30 PM and was not checked for a wet diaper until 3:27 PM. The child’s diaper was wet.”

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

The child day center shall obtain an out-of-state central registry background search, criminal history background search and sex offender background search for each employee who has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the five years preceding employment.

“Employee #2 has disclosed on their sworn disclosure statement that they resided outside of the state of Virginia within the 5 years preceding employment. The employees record does not contain an out-of-state central registry background search, criminal history search or sex offender search for the state which the employee resided in.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The center shall obtain for each employee a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the initial screening.

“Employee #1s most recent TB screening is dated 5/22/2024. The TB screening has been expired for approximately three months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles.

“Various cleaning agents were observed on a shelf above paper plates and napkins in the Preschool I classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-D.

If hazardous substances are not kept in original containers, the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents.

“A spray bottle labeled “Step 2” was observed in the Infant A, Infant B, Twaddler and Preschool I classroom. The bottle does not identify its contents.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-G.

REPEAT VIOLATION The required ratio for children ages 16 to 24 month is one staff per five children.

“There were 16 children with two staff observed in the Preppers classroom. The youngest child in the room is 23 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

Diaper ointment or cream shall be labeled with the childs first and last name.

“Two unidentified diaper creams were observed in the Toddler B classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

The center shall obtain a physical exam for each child within the first 30 days of attendance.

“1. Child #2’s (date of enrollment: 6/2/2025) record does not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. Child #4’s (date of enrollment: 8/18/2025) record does not contain documentation of a physical exam.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

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

“In the Toddler B classroom, child #6 was observed sipping from a sippy cup. The staff in the classroom recognized that the sippy cup did not belong to child #6. The staff person took the cup from child #6 and placed it in front of child #7 who was still eating lunch. The sippy cup was not cleaned, sanitized or put away to be returned home to child #7.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Hand washing requirements were not met.

“A child was observed getting their diaper changed in the Toddler B classroom. The child was returned to the floor and laid down on their nap mat to rest after the diaper change. The child did not have their hands washed and the staff member did not wash their hands after the diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Diaper changing requirements were not met.

“A child was observed having their diaper changed in Toddler B. The changing table was not cleaned or sanitized before the next child was placed on the changing table for a diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Staff shall sit with children during meal times.

“During lunch, the staff in Infant B and Toddler a were observed setting out nap mats and cleaning the classroom. The staff did not sit with the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-L.

The staff-to-children ratio of 1:5 required for children aged 16 months up to 24 months.

“The youngest child in the Toddler B classroom is 19 months old. During the inspection, there was 1 teacher observed supervising 6 children alone.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2.

When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. 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.

“The medication authorization for child #6s emergency medication was dated 7/31/2025 and expired on 8/14/2025. The medication was observed on-site at the facility and was not returned to the family or disposed of.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

Documents required for the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The most recent inspection of the facility (2/4/2025) was not posted on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

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

“Child #5 (11 months) most recent immunizations are dated from when the child was 4 months old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child.

“The cots in the Preppers and the cots in the Toddler A classroom were not identified for use by each specific child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

Mats used by children other than infants during the designated rest period or during evening and overnight care shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.

“Two out of nine children in the Prepper classroom did not have a bottom cover on their nap mat. One out of nine children in the Prepper classroom did not have a top or bottom cover on their nap mat.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.