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Burke United Methodist Preschool

Inspection · 2026-03-18

Date
2026-03-18
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tameika King
(804) 629-7486
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Programs
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

An announced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on March 18, 2026 after the licensing office received a request to modify the center's age range. The on-site inspection began at 9:15 a.m. and ended at 12:15 p.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 43 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 6 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, observations and measurements. Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on March 31. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Proof that all required background checks have been requested must be submitted to the Licensing Inspector within 10 days from today, which will be the close of business on April 3.

Violations

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Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
REPEAT VIOLATION

All employees must submit to fingerprinting.

Staff #4 did not have fingerprinting results on file. Staff #4 has been employed for over 20 years.
Plan of Correction: Staff #4 was previously fingerprinted; however, there were issues obtaining the results. The previous director did not follow up with Field print to resolve the issue. Additionally, due to updated requirements, childcare centers are now responsible for payment, which required us to establish a new account. This process took approximately one week to complete. Currently, the program is on Spring Break. An appointment has been scheduled for Staff #4 to be re-fingerprinted immediately upon our return from Spring Break.

Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Moving forward, the director will ensure that all fingerprinting results are tracked and followed up promptly. A system will be implemented to monitor the status of all background checks to ensure compliance with state regulations. Any delays or issues will be addressed immediately with the appropriate agency.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

Staff #1 did not have documentation of a TB screening on file. Staff #1 has been employed for 19 months and was observed working in a classroom during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Staff #1 did not have documentation of a completed TB test on file. Staff #1 is unable to complete a TB blood test; therefore, she will obtain a chest X-ray to ensure compliance with TB screening requirements.
Additionally, there was uncertainty regarding whether this requirement applied to Staff #1 in her role as Supervisor of the Child Care Center. This has now been clarified.
An appointment has been scheduled for Staff #1 to complete the required screening, and documentation will be obtained and placed in her file upon completion.

Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Moving forward, the director will ensure that all staff, regardless of position, have completed TB screening documentation on file prior to employment and/or within required timelines. A tracking system will be implemented to monitor all staff health records to ensure ongoing compliance with state regulations.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.

Staff #1 and Staff #5 did not have the VDOE sponsored orientation course. Staff #1 and Staff #5 have been employed for 19 months.
Plan of Correction: Staff #1 and Staff #5 were hired prior to the current director joining the Child Care Center. At the time of review, it was discovered that they were missing required documentation. The director was not previously aware of these omissions.
To correct this, the director is providing the required VDOE orientation to Staff #1 and Staff #5 upon their return from Spring Break. Documentation of completion will be added to each staff member?s personnel file.

Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Moving forward, the director will ensure that all required orientation and training documentation is completed and maintained in each staff file. A tracking system will be implemented to verify that all staff meet training requirements in a timely manner, and regular file reviews will be conducted to ensure ongoing compliance.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

Child #1 and Child #2 have documented food allergies. At the time of inspection, the center did not have a written list of children's allergies.

Child #1 has been enrolled for over five months. Child #2 has been enrolled for 18 months.
Plan of Correction: Attached is the updated allergy list for each classroom that has children with identified allergies. Each classroom now maintains a current and accessible allergy list to ensure that all staff are aware of children?s allergies and can respond appropriately.

Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Moving forward, the director will ensure that allergy lists are updated regularly and posted in each classroom as needed. Staff will review allergy information to remain informed of any changes. Any new allergies or updates will be added immediately to both the classroom list and the center?s master allergy list to maintain compliance.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain 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.

Child #1 (age: 2 years) has a documented food allergy. The center did not have a written care plan for Child #1. Child #1 has been enrolled for over 5 months.

Child #2 (age: 4 years) has a documented food allergy. Child #2's written care plan did not 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. Child #2 has been enrolled for 18 months.
Plan of Correction: The director has provided each family with an allergy action plan form to be completed by the child?s physician. These forms are being sent to parents to obtain the necessary medical documentation, including specific instructions and signatures from the child?s doctor.

Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Moving forward, all children with allergies will be required to have a completed and signed allergy action plan on file prior to attendance or immediately upon identification of an allergy. The director will maintain and regularly update a centralized allergy list and ensure that all required documentation is always complete and accessible to staff.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
REPEAT VIOLATION

The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: documentation that two or more references were checked before employment.

Staff #1 and Staff #5's records did not contain documentation that two or more references were checked before employment. Staff #1 and Staff #5 have been employed for 19 months.
Plan of Correction: Staff #1 and Staff #5 were hired prior to the current director joining the Child Care Center. At the time of review, their files were missing some required documentation.
The director has requested the necessary documentation from both staff members and is in the process of updating their personnel files to ensure all required information is complete and compliant.

Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Moving forward, the director will review all new and existing staff files to ensure that all required documentation is complete at the time of hire and maintained thereafter. A checklist system will be implemented for each employee file to ensure compliance with all licensing requirements, and files will be reviewed regularly for accuracy and completeness.
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