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Inspection · 2026-03-19

Date
2026-03-19
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Christina Jones
(540) 340-2672
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.
Yes

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

8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training
8VAC20-790 Physical Plant
8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Special Services

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 3/19/2026. The on-site inspection began at 10:15am and ended at 1:50pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 54 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 7 children?s records and 4 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews and observations.

A subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was conducted in conjunction with the licensing inspection. Subsidy standards that are not covered in licensing standards were reviewed during this SHSI, and this single inspection report reflects findings related to licensing standards and subsidy standards.

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 (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 3/31/2026. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

8
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-1
The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment.

Staff #1, who was currently working, did not have a completed sworn statement on file.
Plan of Correction: Sworn statement signed
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
All staff are required to submit fingerprinting prior to employment.

Staff #2 employed for 1 month did not have current fingerprinting. The fingerprinting was completed over 1 year and 4 months ago.
Plan of Correction: Staff member has submitted fingerprints.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-A
Children?s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine.

A staff member in the Infant Classroom was observed changing a child?s diaper and did not wash the child's hands with soap and water after.
Plan of Correction: Staff has been coached and reminded of the importance of handwashing.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

1. In the Infant classroom, there was a soiled diaper placed on the side of the changing table not disposed of in a leak-proof container.
2. There was a diaper observed in a trashcan in the Preppers classroom, the trash can was not foot operated and would require the staff?s hand to touch the exterior surface.
Plan of Correction: A foot operated pail has been provided for the bathroom.

Staff has been reminded to place soiled diapers in a plastic bag and tossed.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-G
(REPEAT VIOLATION) When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

In the Preschool classroom, there were five lunch bags containing food brought from home with no name or dates.
Plan of Correction: The teachers have been re-trained on the importance of labeling food upon arrival.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

1. In the Infant classroom, there were 10 children signed in and there were only 8 children present.
2. In the Toddler-B classroom, there were 7 children signed in and there were only 5 children present.
Plan of Correction: We have review the policy of accounting for children during transitions.
Standard 8VAC20-790-600-D-1
All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

Staff 1 has been employed for more than 90 days and did not have a certification in CPR.
Plan of Correction: CPR/First Aid has been scheduled.
Standard 8VAC20-790-600-D-2
All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment should have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

Staff #1 has been employed for more than 90 days and did not have a current certification in first aid.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services