The Village- Richmond

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Child #2 had documentation of immunization three months past the child’s first day of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

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.

“Child #2 had documentation of a physical examination which was two months overdue when received.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.

“The record for staff #5 did not have documentation of 16 hours of training for 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-A.

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

“1. The wooden stage on the playground had deteriorating splintered wood and had a two-inch gap between the boards that could pose a tripping hazard. 2. Metal was stored behind the shed on the playground and poses a risk for snagged skin. 3. In the inside play area, one ceiling tile was halfway dislodged and one ceiling tile was cracked. 4. In bathroom #1, molding was coming away from the wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“The center did not have documentation of monthly evacuation drills in April 2025, June 2025, September 2025, and December 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

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

“The center did not have documentation of one of the two shelter in place drills required for 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.

“The center did not have documentation of a lockdown drill for 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner;

“1. In room #2, two children’s food containers were not labeled and/or dated. 2. In room #3, five children’s food containers were not labeled and/or dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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

“1. Child #2 did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age and was overdue by more than 18 months. 2. Child #4 did not have documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required by 8VAC20-780-420 E 3.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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

“Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 6 months, did not have one of the two references completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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

“Staff #5, employed for 15 days, had documentation of requesting a central registry two days after employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training as required shall be in each staff record.

“Staff #5 is designated as Program Leaders and does not have documentation of qualifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-70-A.

***Repeat Violation*** Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.

“The TB screening for staff #6 was completed over 480 days prior to hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.

“In the bathroom #2 located in the playroom area, one container of air freshener was on a shelf and not kept in a locked place.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

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.

“Child #3 had one medication which expired on 9/25. The medication was not sent home or disposed of.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

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

“Staff #1 did not have documentation of out of state central registry for one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

***Repeat Violation*** Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. The documentation shall have been completed 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.

“The TB screening was not signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department. Staff #2 had a screen shot of a TB screening which did not include the required information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.

“The record for staff #1 did not have documentation of a completed TB screening for Staff #1. The TB screening was 28 days overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

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

“1. The center’s discipline policy states that: it is our policy to use the principles of reinforcement and to avoid punishment when working with our students. The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: physical punishment, striking a child, and punishment for toileting accidents. 2. On 5/20/2025, staff #1 placed her hand on child #1?s (age 2 years) forehead shoving child #1 to the ground after learning that child #1 had a toileting accident.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

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.

“On 5/20/2025, video footage showed staff #1 placing her right hand on child #1?s (age 2 years) forehead and shoving him. Child #1 fell backwards to the ground and began to cry.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

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

“1. Staff #4, employed for more than 4 months, did not have documentation of requesting an out of state child abuse and neglect check and a sex offender registry check. 2. Staff #6, employed for 17 days, did not have documentation of requesting an out of state child abuse and neglect check, criminal history record check, and a sex offender registry check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia.

“The center did not review and document a birth certificate or other reliable proof of age and identity for child# 4 who had been enrolled for over 5 months. The social security card was listed as the document reviewed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

Tables are required to be sanitized before and after each use.

“Staff did not sanitize the table after morning snack.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

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 9/26/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

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

“1. The sworn statement for staff #2 who is currently working, was dated forty days after their first day of employment. 2. The sworn statement for staff #6 who is currently working, was dated forty days after their first day of employment. 3. The sworn statement for staff #7 who is currently working, was dated one day after their first day of employment. 4. The sworn statement for staff #8 who is currently working, was dated 30 days after their first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

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

“Staff #7, employed for 52 days, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or sex offender registry search from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Staff #8 is currently working and has a TB screening that was dated more than two years before their first day of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Staff program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and have six months of supervised programmatic experience.

“1. Staff #1, employed for 82 days, does not meet qualifications as a program leader and was working at the center during the time of the inspection. 2. Staff #4, employed for 82 days, does not meet qualifications as a program leader and was working at the center during the time of the inspection. 3. Staff #5, employed for 82 days, does not meet qualifications as a program leader and was working at the center during the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-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. 1. In bathroom #1, two uncovered bolts holding the toilet to the floor were protruding upwards 1.5 inches creating a hazard that could entangle or snag skin. 2. In the playroom, a green rug had raised, curled edges creating a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“1. In room #1, disinfectant solution was stored unlocked on top of a cabinet, out of reach of children. 2. In room #2, disinfectant solution was stored unlocked on a shelf above the changing table, out of reach of children and one can on Lysol labeled ?Danger? and ?Keep Out of Reach of Children? was stored unlocked in a cabinet. 3. In room #3, disinfectant solution was stored on a shelf within reach of children. 4. In bathroom #1 and bathroom #2, disinfectant solution was stored unlocked on a shelf.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-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 room #3 was posted on the back of the classroom door in sight of anyone who entered the room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.

“In room #3, two children did not have a bottom cover on their cot.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given.

“Rectal Diazepam was in the locked medication container at the center without a prescription label indicating the name, name of mediation, the dosage amount, and the times to be given.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be required: written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions and labeled with the child’s name.

“In room #2, one container of Aquaphor and one container of Destin were not labeled with a child’s name. The over-the-counter skin products did not have written parent authorizations noting any known adverse reactions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid.

“Staff #5 was alone with a group of three two-year-old children and was not certified in in CPR or first aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

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

“The records for child #1, enrolled 80 days, child #2, enrolled 80 days, child #3, enrolled 80 days, child #4, enrolled 80 days, and child #5, enrolled 10 days were missing the following required components: two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached, chronic physical problems, previous child day care and schools attended by the child, names of persons authorized to pick up the child, and written agreement between the parent and the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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

“The outdoor area had an electrical box with exposed wires and a shed with a door that was warped and accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The first aid kit did contain the minimum required supplies.

“The first aid kit did not include one of the two triangular bandages.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

The following nonmedical emergency supplies shall be required: one working, battery-operated flashlight and one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children.

“The center did not have a working, battery-operated radio.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.