Tiny Tykes Academy LLC

8VAC20-780-270-A · Repeat Violation:

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The sink in the childcare bathroom had visible grime buildup, and residue present in the sink bowl.

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8VAC20-780-70 · Documentation for at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.

Staff#2, who had been actively working at the center for the past 2 months did not have any completed reference verification. Staff#3, who had been actively working at the center for the past month, did not have any completed reference verification.

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8VAC20-780-40-E · The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

The center?s supervision policy states that anytime our staff is supervising children, they will always ensure their care, protection and guidance. Our staff must also maintain sight and sound supervision for all students at all times except when using the restroom. On April 23, 2025, the center did not follow their own policy during an outdoor group activity, when Child #1 ran into oncoming traffic and was removed from the street by local agency representatives. The staff were unaware that the child was gone until the group returned inside the classroom.

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22.1-289.057-A · The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.

The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.

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22.1-289.035-B-4 · Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

Evidence: In Staff#3's record (date of hire: 05/01/24), there were no results of a central registry search for the state of North Carolina found for review. I

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8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observations and interview, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence: During observations at the center, the thermostat read 82 F inside with use of fans at the facility. Interview with staff confirmed the air conditioning unit was not in operable condition and a request for repair in progress.

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22.1-289.035-A · Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all staff background checks every five years thereafter.

Evidence: In Staff#3's record, the central registry findings was dated 06/07/17. Interview with staff confirmed findings available for review during the inspection.

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