Karter Little Wins of Ashburn

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

“Staff #2, employed for one month, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state and no documentation of requesting a criminal history check from a different state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

For program leaders of therapeutic child day programs and special needs child day programs, at least three months of programmatic experience shall be in the group care of children with special needs.

“The records for Staff #3 showed that the staff did not have three months of programmatic experience in the group care of children with special needs prior to becoming lead teacher.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-210-B.

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

“The exit door’s lock in the Marlin’s classroom leading to the outside was broken, allowing Child #1, 5 years old, to open the door and exit the room on July 2, 2026. Staff interviewed confirmed that the lock had been broken for two days, and that the damage had been previously reported to management.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Staff #1 and staff #2 did not always have Child #1 (5 years old) within actual sight and sound supervision. On July 2, 2026, Staff #3 found Child #1 unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time outside the Marlins classroom, on the path in the front of the building. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were not aware that Child #1 had exited the classroom until Staff #3 came to the classroom looking for Child #1 to take to another classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

REPEAT VIOLATION For program directors of therapeutic child day programs and special needs child day programs, education and programmatic experience shall be in the group care of children with special needs.

“Programmatic experience for the substitute Head of School was not in the group care of children with special needs.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-190-C. From a complaint.

The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The current license was not posted in a conspicuous place.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F. From a complaint.

Program directors shall an endorsement or bachelor’s degree in a child-related field.

“The interim director does not have a bachelor’s degree in a child-related field.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-190-A-2. From a complaint.

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

“An unlocked cabinet in one classroom had cleaning agents inside. The cabinet was accessible to children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B. From a complaint.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.

“Children’s hands were not washed before eating lunch during the day of the inspection.”

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

Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“A cabinet in one classroom contained staff’s medication. The cabinet was unlocked and accessible to the children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L. From a complaint.

Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

“The tables used for eating in one classroom were not sanitized before the children began eating their lunches.”

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

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.

“The center did not obtain documentation that Child #1 has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 has been in care for over 3 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“A physical exam was not obtained for Child #1. Child #1 has been in care for over 3 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

If diaper ointment or cream is used, written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained.

“A written parent authorization for a diaper ointment was not obtained for Child #2. Child #2 has been in care for approximately 5 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain Name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“Child #1’s record did not include any emergency contacts. The child has been in care for over 3 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

When food is brought from home, it shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Food was found in Class 2 that was not labeled with the date and name of the child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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

“Areas of the perimeter fence around the outside play area had sharp points and rust which would be accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.