Amazing Childcare and Learning Academy

8VAC20-780-130-A

“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 #3, Child#4, Child#5, who were in care at the center, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain a separate record for each enrolled child containing all required information. The center did not maintain records for Child #5 that contained all of the required information for children enrolled at the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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

“The documentation for a negative tuberculosis screening for Staff #5 was not found in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center, did not have any completed references verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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

“On March 10, 2026, Child #1 (age two years old) was found unsupervised in the center’s fenced in front yard by the child’s parent during pick-up. Staff #1 was unaware that Child #1 had not transitioned with the group after leaving the outdoor play area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

On March 10, 2026, during outdoor play, Child #1 (two years old) was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff as required for children under 10 years of age. The length of time the child was unsupervised is unknown.

“At approximately 5:10 p.m., Child #1 was discovered alone in the center’s front yard by the parent during pick-up. The parent retrieved their child and took them inside the center. The staff were unaware that Child #1 had not remained with the group during the transition from the outdoor play area.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

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

“The center’s playground safety plan states that for supervision staff should strategically position themselves around the playground to observe all children, intervene when necessary and prevent risky behavior. On March 10, 2026, the center failed to follow its own policy when Child#1 was left unsupervised during outdoor play activity for an unknown period of time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s date of employment. Staff #2, did not have completed criminal check until 5 days after the date of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection, dated July 10, 2025, was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #2, who is currently working for 3 months did not have documentation of a sworn statement.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for 8 days did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #2 who is employed for 3 months, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1 and Staff#2 were working alone with children.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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 #2, who had been enrolled for three months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-150-B

“Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. Child#2’s immunization report was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-150-B.

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

“There were two containers of disinfectant spray and sanitizer with the warning labels, “keep out of reach of children” and “caution” on top of the shelf unlocked in the two’s classroom. The utility closet located in the kitchen was unlocked containing multiple disinfectant container and cleaners with the labels “keep out of reach of children” and “caution”. There were two containers of disinfectant wipes and sanitizer with the warning labels, “keep out of reach of children” and “caution” on the counter in the supply room.”

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 center did not have a current list of allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-70

“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center , did not have any completed references to verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group.

“The staff to children ratio in the Four/Five room (the youngest children age 2 years) there were 18 children present with 2 staff. The required ratio for children age 2 years is one per eight children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-C. From a complaint.

For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“At approximately 8:52 a.m. on 5/30/2025, there were 18 children present in the Four/Five room, but only 12 were marked present in the attendance record app.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A. From a complaint.

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The license and the findings from the most recent inspection, dated 02/13/2025 , were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who is currently working and has been employed for two days did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement. Staff #3, who is currently working and has been employed for 1 month did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for two days, did not have a completed national criminal background check.

“Staff#2, who had been employed for one month, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for two days, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff#2, who had been employed for 1 month, did not have central registry search results. Staff#3, who had been employed for 1 month, did not have central registry search results. Staff #1, Staff#2, Staff#3 were working alone with children.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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 #5, who had been attending for twenty six days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of sanitizer with warning labels, “keep out of reach of children” was unlocked in the shelf in preschool classroom. The kitchen door was unlocked and a bottle of sanitizer and air freshener with warning labels, “keep out of reach of children. The closet was unlocked inside the kitchen contained multiple disinfectant cleaners.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“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 list in the preschool room was posted on the wall in plain sight.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“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 two days, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Staff#2, who has been actively working at the center for 1 month, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Staff#3, who has been actively working at the center for 1 month, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.