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Inspection · 2026-03-18

Date
2026-03-18
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Lisa Hudson
(571) 389-2459
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
8VAC20-821 Licensure Requirements
8VAC20-821 Renewal
8VAC20-821 Application Fees
8VAC20-821 Background Checks
8VAC20-821 Standards of Conduct
8VAC20-821 Violation Review
8VAC20-821 Sanctions
8VAC20-821 Appeals
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 unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 03/18/2026, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:15am and ended at 12pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 38 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

4
Standard 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.

A cleaning agent was found on the counter, accessible to children in one classroom.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be reminded to lock all cleaning agents if not in use.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-G
Substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents and shall not resemble food or beverage containers.

An unlabeled spray bottle with fluid was found on the counter, accessible to children in one classroom.
Plan of Correction: The contents of this spray bottle will be determined and labeled.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-A
Repeat
Over-the counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.

One over the counter skin product that expired six months ago, was found in one classroom.
Plan of Correction: The ointment will either be disposed of or returned to the parent today.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
If diaper ointment or cream is used, written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained.

Written authorization for one diaper ointment was not obtained for Child #1.
Plan of Correction: Discuss with parent whether a new ointment is needed and will obtain a written authorization.
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