Tuckaway-Harbor Child Development Center

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat 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. In the three-year-old classroom, cleaning materials were being stored in the cabinet under the sink. The cabinet was not locked..”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The evacuation log did not contain documentation of a practice evacuation drill for the months of June and July 2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

8VAC20-780-570-A

“When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Child #7, 12 months in age, was observed sitting in the bucket seat of the feeding table with the safety strap unfastened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

8VAC20-780-570-B

“Bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be held when fed. Bottles shall not be propped or used while the child is in his designated sleeping location. A bottle containing milk was observed in the crib beside child #8, 14 months in age, who was asleep.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-B.

22.1-289.035-A

“The center requires employees to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement background check for staff #5 was dated over five years ago. An updated sworn statement was overdue by ten months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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. The gate leading to the pool pump, where pool cleaning chemicals were being stored, was unlocked and opened while children were on the pool deck.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-480-B

“The center shall maintain written permission from the parent of each child who participates in swimming or wading and a statement from the parent advising of a child’s swimming skills before the child is allowed in water above the child’s shoulder height. There were 13 children at the pool, the director stated she did not have written permission from the parent of each child who participates in swimming or wading and a statement from the parent advising of a child’s swimming skills.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-480-B.

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The shelter-in-place drill log only had one drill documented for the year 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-780-570-C

“The record of each child on formula shall contain the brand of formula and the child’s feeding schedule. There was no documentation of the brand of formula for the six infants enrolled in the infant class.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-C.

8VAC20-790-600-F

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

8VAC20-780-600-F

“Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department’s health and safety update course. The record of staff #6, employed for 14 months, did not have documentation of current health & safety update training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-600-F.

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. 1. Staff #4, employed for three months, had documentation of a central registry being requested 18 days after employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

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. Provisional hires, effect 7/1/2024, require all out of state background checks to be requested prior to employment. The record of staff #6, who lived in a non-NFF state outside of Virginia in the past five years and has been employed for 14 months, did not contain documentation of a request for a child abuse and neglect search and a criminal history search prior to employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Repeat The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The record of child #2, under the age of two years, did not have an updated immunization record in file. An updated immunization record was due five months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-160-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-370-5

“Infants, who cannot turn themselves over and are awake, shall be placed on their stomachs a total of 30 minutes each day to facilitate upper body strength and to address misshapen head concerns. There was no documentation of tummy time for child #8 and child #9, both identified as not being able to turn themselves over. Staff stated tummy time is conducted, however it is not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-370-5.

8VAC20-780-60-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and include the documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The record of staff #2, identified as a program leader, did not contain documentation that the individual possesses the education required by the job position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“At least one staff in each grouping of children shall have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff 1 was alone with seven 2-year-olds each morning from approximately 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.. Staff 1 does not have documentation of current CPR with an in person competency component on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-130-E

“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. 1. The immunization record for child #6, age 2 and a half years and who has been enrolled for two years, had not been updated since enrollment. 2. The immunization record for child #8, age 2 and a half years and who has been enrolled for two years, had not been updated since enrollment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #4, enrolled for seven weeks, did not have documentation of a physical on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Repeat Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Peeling paint was observed around the door frame in the school age classroom. The paint chipped off at the touch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Child # 9, eight years in age, was observed walking out of one building unattended, across the blacktop area and into the second building. Administration stated the child was going to see a family member who works at the center. Child #9 was out of sight and sound supervision of staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Just before naptime, staff #9 was observed yelling ?Good night?, ?good night? in a harsh tone towards a child who was trying to ask the staff a question. Staff #9 leaned down to the child’s face when repeatedly yelling ?goodnight?. Administration acknowledged hearing staff #9 use the harsh tone.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. One child in the toddler room was observed getting up from snack and going to play without having his hand washed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-550-E

“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. There was no documentation of a second practice shelter-in-place drill for the 2024 year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. One of two infant bottles was not dated in the infant room.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Repeat Based on a review of nine (9) staff records and interview, the vender did not ensure that two (2) staff had a current CPR certification appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (employed: 07/23/2018) contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 03/07/2024. The record of staff #6 (employed: 12/06/2021) contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 03/07/2024. 2. The vendor acknowledged staff #5 and staff #6 did not have current CPR certification.”

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

Repeat Based on a review of nine (9) staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two (2) staff had a current first aid certification appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (employed: 07/23/2018) contained documentation of First aid that expired on 03/07/2024. The record of staff #6 (employed: 12/06/2021) contained documentation of first aid certification that expired on 03/07/2024. 2. The vendor acknowledged staff #5 and staff #6 did not have current first aid certification.”

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

Based on review of children’s record, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the Tate Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: The record of child #5, enrolled 04/06/2024, contained documentation of immunizations dated 04/08/2024 exceeding the first date of enrollment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing for one staff member.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #9 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 02/28/2022, exceeding two years. 2. Administration acknowledged that a follow up tuberculosis screening had not been obtained.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Repeat Based on observation, the center did not maintain areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“Evidence: The wooden timbers lining the perimeter of the sandbox have splintered along the surface, are showing some rot and have pulled away from the alignment of the timbers posing a risk of snagging the skin of a child and/ or a tripping hazard”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure outdoor swimming pools shall be kept locked when not in use.

“Evidence: The gate to the outdoor pool was closed but not locked. The inspector was able to pull the latch up and open the gate.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-470-A.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or highchair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely.

“Evidence: Eight bucket seats in a feeding table were observed in the infant room without protective belts. Each seat contained a cutout for the protective belts designed by the manufacturer. The director stated they had not had protective belts in the seats for as long as she could remember and that children used the table for feedings.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

Based on review children’s records, the center did not obtain all required information for each record.

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Repeat violation

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the upper playground, a play structure was observed with a chipped plastic coating that exposed a rusted area. On the lower playground, a deteriorated wooden border was observed which exposed 3 rusted metal rods. The rods posed a tripping hazard. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas listed required maintenance.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to implement a monthly evacuation drill as required.

“Evidence: 1. An evacuation drill was not documented in January of 2024. 2. Administration stated that the drill had not been conducted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of six (6) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for one (1) staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 4/13/2023) contained a central registry finding dated 7/21/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the central registry finding was received late.”

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

REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of six (6) staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two (2) staff had a current CPR certification appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/28/2009) contained an expired certification. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 9/12/2022) did not contain a current CPR certification within 90 days of employment. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the two staff were not CPR certified.”

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

Based on a review of six (6) staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that two (2) staff had a current first aid certification appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/28/2009) contained an expired certification. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 9/12/2022) did not contain a current first aid certification within 90 days of employment. 2. The vendor acknowledged that the two staff were not first aid certified.”

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

Based on a review of six (6) staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one (1) staff annually completed the department’s health and safety update course as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/28/09) did not contain a 2022 health and safety update. 2. The vendor acknowledged that staff #1 had not annually completed the training.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on a review of six (6) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint background check for one (1) staff prior to the first date of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 2/20/2023) contained a fingerprint background check dated 2/24/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff member started employment and training prior to the receipt of the fingerprint background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on a review of six (6) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for one (1) staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 9/12/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 2/24/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the central registry finding was received late.”

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

Based on a review of six (6) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for four (4) staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of employment: 2/6/2023) contained a TB screening dated 3/1/23. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 9/12/2022) contained a TB screening dated 2/23/2023. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 2/20/2023) contained a TB screening dated 2/23/2023. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 2/20/2023) contained a TB screening dated 2/23/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screenings were submitted after the start of employment for the four (4) staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #8 (date of employment: 7/31/2018) contained a CPR certification that expired in July of 2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the certification was not current.”

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

Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #8 (date of employment: 7/31/2018) contained a first aid certification that expired in July of 2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the certification was not current.”

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

Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had annually completed the department’s health and safety update course as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #8 (date of employment: 7/31/2018) contained the department’s health and safety update course dated 08/20/2019. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff had not completed the course annually as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment:02/15/2022) contained a TB screening dated 02/28/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was submitted after employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed within 90 calendar days of employment for 3 staff as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 2/21/2022) did not contain the department sponsored orientation certificate. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 03/30/2022) contained a department sponsored orientation certificate dated 08/12/2022. The record of staff #6 (date of employment: 04/15/2022) did not contain the department sponsored orientation certificate. 2. Administration acknowledged that the course was not completed within the required time frame for the 3 staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 2 staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 9/30/2021) and staff #2 (DOH:10/26/2021) did not contain current CPR certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the certification had not been obtained.”

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

Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 2 staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 9/30/2021) and staff #2 (DOH:10/26/2021) did not contain current first aid certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the certification had not been obtained.”

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

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for one staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (DOH: 12/6/2021) contained a tuberculosis screening dated 2/28/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the screening was received late.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A-1.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed within 90 calendar days of employment for one staff.

“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 10/26/2021) contained the department’s sponsored orientation course dated 3/1/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the orientation was completed after the 90 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.