Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia operated by Jewish Community Cent

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 105 days, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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 101 was posted on the side of the cubbies and room 201’s list was posted on the cabinet in plain sight and was not updated with the current list of all children ‘s allergies. Child #1’s allergy was missing on the posted list.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Records and reports on staff required by this chapter must be maintained and made accessible.

“Center was unable to access the documentation for Staff #7’s out of state criminal history, central registry and sex offender results.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-B.

Documentation of background checks as required by the regulation entitled Background Checks for Licensed Child Day Programs and documentation to demonstrate that the individual received orientation training must be kept for each staff person.

“Staff #1 and Staff #2 were missing documentation of orientation training in their files. Staff #7 was missing documentation for out of state background checks in their file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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

“A can of disinfectant and a container of disinfecting wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were stored unlocked on a counter top and a low shelf in room 123. Rooms 117 and the multipurpose room had disinfecting wipes stored unlocked on top of a cabinet.”

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

The center must inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention.

“The center did not notify the department’s representative about an incident that occurred on June 18, 2025, in which Child #1 required outside medical attention after picking up and eating another child’s food during mealtime.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2. From a complaint.

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

“The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry and a criminal history check from one state (and/or U.S. federal district, U.S. territory) for Board Officer #4, whose sworn statement (that indicated as such) was completed 2 months ago.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department’s toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline.

“Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department for three to four weeks.”

Rule 63.2-1509-A. From a complaint.

Based on review, 1 of 13 staff files reviewed indicated that an out-of-state CPS check was not requested prior to employment.

“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (09/06/24), the start date for Staff #10 was listed as 08/06/2024. 2. The Sworn Disclosure Statement (dated - 06/24/2024) indicated that Staff #10 resided in another state within the past 5 years. 3. An out-of-state CPS check from this state was not requested prior to their start date according to administrative staff.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on observation, cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (09/06/2024), a cabinet within room 112, was left unlock. 2. When opened, cleaning supplies (not in use) were observed being stored inside.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on review, 1 of 7 staff files reviewed indicated that the Child Day Center (CDC) did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record ( CRC ) information check from any other state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years before reporting to the child day center for work.

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (08/24/2023), cleaning supplies (in the form of two spray bottles) were observed (while not in use) on top of a storage cabinet, out in the open. 2. There were 13 preschoolers with 3 staff at the time of observation within Room #207. 3. While the cleaning supplies may have been high enough from the reach of the preschoolers in the room, the spray bottles were not kept in a locked place.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, not all electrical outlets had protective covers.

“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (08/24/2023), an outlet block in Room #202, and a power strip in Room #204, did not have protective covers on electrical outlets that were not in use. 2. Both rooms had preschool-age children in attendance; with these outlets in areas accessible to them.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

Based on observation, the diapering surface was no longer non-absorbent.

“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (08/24/2023), within Room #101, a changing pad was observed on top of a changing table with a small rip in the upper left corner, exposing the padding from underneath. 2. With the padding now exposed, the changing pad is no longer considered to be non-absorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on review, 1 of 10 staff files indicated that the most recent tuberculosis (TB) documentation on file was older than 2 years.

“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (07/26/2022), TB documentation for Staff #1 was dated - 01/10/2020. 2. This was confirmed by the Early Childhood Education Director.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on observation, equipment within the center was not maintained in a safe condition.

“Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (07/26/22), within Room 101, the blind cords hanging by the far window were accessible to the children in care. At the time of inspection, there were a total of 6 children that were 2 years of age. 2. Hooks were observed inside the window for these cords, but they were not in use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.