Great Bridge Child Care Ltd.

8VAC20-780-70 · Staff records shall contain all required elements.

There was not sufficient documentation in the record of staff 1 to demonstrate how she met program leader qualifications. Staff 1 was observed functioning as a program leader during the inspection.

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8VAC20-780-320-B · Each restroom area provided for children shall be equipped with disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.

The sink used for handwashing in the school age classroom lacked disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children for approximately 2 days during the early part of August 2025.

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8VAC20-780-270-A · Outside areas shall be maintained in a safe condition.

Two exposed nails were observed protruding from the bottom of the wooden fence structure surrounding the HVAC unit on the toddler playground. A cable type cord was observed on the sidewalk near the walk way used for entrance/exit to the outdoor play area.

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22.1-289.035-A · All applicants for employment and employees shall undergo a background check every five years.

The central registry check and criminal record check for staff 1 was conducted more than five years ago.

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8VAC20-780-70 · Based on record review and interview, the center failed to maintain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

Evidence: 1. Staff 1, hire date 06/17/2024, lacked written documentation of two reference checks. 2. Administrative staff stated that both reference checks had been conducted but not documented in the employment record.

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8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.

Evidence: 1. Areas of peeling paint was observed on two of the outside exit doors from the facility to children's playground. a. The peeling paint was on the door frames in areas accessible to children. 2. Three door mats located at the front door, under the water fountain and at one playground exit door has areas of fray that create a trip hazard.

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8VAC20-780-80-A · Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that 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.

Evidence: 1. Attendance had not been taken for the toddler II class when the attendance record was reviewed at 10:00 am. a. six toddlers were in care at this time and the teacher for this class confirmed she had not taken attendance yet.

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