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Home › VA › Palmyra › Natural Steps Child Development Center
64 Toby Way, Palmyra VA 22963 · License #1108453 · Center · Child Day Center
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8VAC20-780-280-B · Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
A can of disinfectant wipes with warning labels, ?Keep out of reach of children,? were unlocked in the four-year-old classroom, not within reach of children.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
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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.
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on 07/29/2025, in at least 5 of the 13 classrooms, the written attendance was not completed with any child present.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-790-600-F · Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that each staff complete the Virginia Annual Health and Safety Update Training annually as required.
Evidence: The record of staff #2 contained documentation of the 2023 Health and Safety training dated 8/28/23. There was no documentation of the 2024 Health and Safety update training. Administration confirmed the 2024 training was not complete.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-500-A · Based on observation, the center failed to ensure children and staff wash their hands with soap and running water after a diaper change.
Evidence: In the Junipers 1 classroom staff was observed changing a diaper. After the diaper change the child's and staff's hands were not washed.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.
22.1-289.011-F · Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure the findings of the most recent inspection were posted in the facility.
Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection conducted December 13, 2023 were not posted. The center had an acknowledgement form dated August 24, 2022 posted. Administration confirmed the most recent inspection was not posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-70 · Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to ensure that a staff record contained documentation to demonstrate that an individual possessed the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.
Evidence: The record of staff #5 indicates the staff's position is of program leader. The record of staff #5 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent. Staff #6 confirmed that staff #5 is a program leader and that they did not have a copy of the diploma.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: recordkeeping. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-770-60-C-2 · Based on a review of staff records and interview on March 7, 2023, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence: The record of staff #4, hired August 25, 2022, contained documentation of a central registry finding dated November 21, 2022. Staff #1 acknowledged the central registry was late.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence: 1. The two year old classroom (Junipers 1), contained chipped and peeling paint on several walls in the room. One wall had a hole, big enough for a little finger to fit inside, which exposed drywall. 2. The two year old classroom (Junipers 2), contained chipped paint approximately 12' long and 2" wide. 3. The four year old classroom (Sequoia 2), contained chipped paint approximately 4" in diameter.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: physical safety. Open / not marked corrected.