Inspection · 2025-10-16
(540) 309-2397
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s record
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
During the inspection, two inspectors 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 on 10/16/2025 and completed on 11/10/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:20 a.m. and ended at 12:45 p.m. Two inspectors reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 18 children present and 4 staff. The inspectors reviewed 5 children?s records on-site and 5 staff records electronically on 10/30/2025. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, observations, and measurements.
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.
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 11/17/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
Violations
9REPEAT VIOLATION
The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
There was no immunization record for Child 1, enrolled for six months. The immunization record for Child 5, enrolled for 10 months, was obtained six months after enrollment.
REPEAT VIOLATION
Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
There was no physical examine for Child 1, enrolled for six months, or Child 4, enrolled for 13 months. The physical examine for Child 5 was obtained 4 months after enrollment.
REPEAT VIOLATION
Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.
The screening for Staff 1 was completed 4 weeks after hire.
Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Disinfectant and cleaner with bleach were stored unlocked on a shelf over the changing table in a restroom. A bleach container and 3 air fresheners were stored unlocked on the countertop in the kitchen.
Areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
There was an uncovered electrical outlet in kitchen. The children use the kitchen to access the restroom.
Four children (ages 12 months to 15 months) were placed in portable play yards for the designated rest period.
A bottle was in the crib with Child 1 (age 11 months).
REPEAT VIOLATION
Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.
The records for Child 1, Child 2, Child 4 and Child 5 were each missing several of the required components.
REPEAT VIOLATION
Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.
References for Staff 1, employed for 1 month, were obtained after employment.