Bright Bee Academy

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent sworn statement for staff #1 was overdue by 17 days.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A. From a complaint.

The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent sworn statement for board member #1 was overdue by 10 days.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

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

“1. Board Member #2 had an updated screening which was dated 18 days late. 2. Board Member #1 did not have an updated TB screening which was overdue by 349 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

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

“1. On the roof of building #1, a large piece of the roofing was hanging down the side of the building. 2. The school age playground had broken fence boards and slats missing from the fence. 3. The school age playground had trash which included: plastic cups, chip bags, Styrofoam, and candy wrappers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Staff shall complete the departments health and safety update course annually.

“The record for staff #5 did not have documentation of the completing the health and safety course for 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

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

“1. In room #4 and bathroom #3 window blinds are cracked, broken in two, and hanging from window. 2. In bathroom #4, brown liquid was observed around the base of the two toilets. The seal on the base of toilets was cracked. 3. In room #5, a gap between the door and door frame with sharp edges.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“The record for staff #3 did not have reference checks which are overdue by 134 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

All staff are required to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #3, employed for over seven months, did not have documentation of current CPR certification.”

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

All staff are required to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff #3, employed for over seven months, did not have documentation of current first aid certification.”

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

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 screening for staff # 5 was completed 64 days prior to hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

For children ages 16 months through preschool age, during the designated rest period, when children are resting or in an inactive state, the following rest period ratios are permitted: Children two years of age: one staff per 16 children.

“Staff #3 was observed supervising two classrooms with a total of 17 two-year-old children during the designated rest period.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-I.

One staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time.

“Staff #3 was observed supervising two separate rooms of two-year-old children from the doorway during rest time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-M.

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

“The record for staff #5 had a TB screening seven days past the date of the last TB screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Repeat Violation 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 the infant room, the backdoor double-pane window had a scattered windowpane. 2. On the playground, a total of eight fence boards were broken, pulled away from the fence base or missing. 3. In the toddler room, the wall was cracking and damp to the touch. 4. In the Pre-K room, the molding was missing exposing cracked drywall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.

“The current allergy list had names of children no longer enrolled in the child day center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

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

“Staff #2 was alone with a group of five, toddler children and was not certified in CPR and first aid”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training as required in 8VAC20-780-240 and 8VAC20-780-245.

“The record for staff #2 did not have documentation of education and / or certification required by the job position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence as required by the Standards.

“1. The accident report for child #1 did not contain documentation of staff present, any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury, and staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures 2. The accident report for child #2 did not contain documentation of staff present and any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

Repeat Violation Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each child’s record contained documentation of immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: The record for child #6 (enrolled: 8/14/23) did not have immunizations signed by a physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Repeat Violation Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within one month after attendance.

“Evidence: The records for child #2 (enrolled: 9/19/23) and child #6 (enrolled: 8/14/23), did not have the results of the physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that orientation training included all requirements.

“Evidence: The records for staff #2, (employed 2/02/24), staff #3 (employed 2/01/24), staff 4 (employed 12/07/23), and staff #5 (employed 7/17/23) did not include prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, use of safe sleep practices and prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children. 2. Administrator stated that the orientation did not include the required components.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-C.

Repeat Violation Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of the facility’s injury reports, all required information was not documented.

“Evidence: A sample of a 10 child injury reports did not include the following: six injury reports did not contain the date and time parents were notified, two injury reports did not have documentation of how parent was notified, and one injury report did not have future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the surface of tables were sanitized using a spray disinfectant solution after each use for feeding.

“Evidence: 1. In classroom #4, children finished snack and went to other activities on the carpet and staff #3 did not sanitize the table after use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff obtained fingerprint results prior to hire.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #3 (hire date 6/26/2023) did not contain a fingerprint-based background check determination letter from the Office of Background Investigation prior to employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure one of two staff records contained documentation of out of state child abuse and neglect search.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff # 5 (hire date 6/23/23) did not have documentation of an out of state child abuse and neglect search request.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not have documentation of central registry findings for one staff member.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #6 (hire date 5/23/23) did not contain documentation of central registry findings.”

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

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan was dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Evidence: In room #1, room #2, room #3, room #4, room #5, room #6, and room #7 did not keep the allergy list confidential.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that 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 was completed.

“Evidence: The record for Child A did not have an Action Allergy plan. The physical indicated that Child A had a Allergy.”

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

Based on a review of children’s records, the provider did not ensure each record contained documentation of immunizations prior to attending the child day center.

“Evidence: The record for child #9( start date: 3/29/21) did not include documentation of immunizations.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within one month after attendance.

“Evidence: The record for child #4 (start date: 5/24/21), did not have a physical examination.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: In classroom #1, the bathroom had a whole in the wall exposing drywall. The toilet paper holder was broken and not attached to the wall. In classroom #4, two child size sinks had cracks and breaking behind the water faucet. One of the child size sinks is unstable and moves up and down and one toilet paper holder not attached to the wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, not all restrooms are equipped with soap and paper towels.

“Evidence: 1. In classroom #3, there were no paper towels or soap within reach of children. 2. In classroom #6, there were no paper towels within reach of children. Each restroom are provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable wipes or an air dryer within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Based on observation, the facility did not ensure first aid kits contained all required items.

“Evidence: In building #2, the first aid kit did not have a first aid instructional manual.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

“Evidence: The record for staff # 8 (employed: 6/26/22) did not contain documentation of two or more references before employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on review of records and interview, the center did not obtain required background checks for each board officer and agent within 30 days after the change.

“Evidence: 1 The record for Officer #2 (office date 02/08/2022) did not contain central registry results. During interview, Administrator stated officer #2 was appointed to office on 02/08/2022, but the required central registry results for the officer was not obtained within 30 days after start of office.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. On the infant and toddler playground, the edging of the artificial grass was raised on three of the four sides creating a tripping hazard. 2. On the school-age playground, the gutter downspout was not secure to the building. The downspout was swinging side to side. 3. In the bathroom #1, there was a broken toilet paper holder. No toilet paper was available for that toilet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s orders, including refrigerated medication and staff’s personal medication, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. On bus #1 and bus #2, the first aid kits had multiple packets of pain reliever and antacid inside the unlocked first aid kit located on the floor in the front of the bus. 2. The administrator was present and stated that the medication was in the first aid kit on bus #1 and bus #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: 1. Three high chairs were in use in classroom #1, two children did not have protective belts fastened. 2. The teacher stated that the seat belts were not in use at the time of inspection. 3. All children present were 12 months of age or younger.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.