Joyful Noise Children's Center

8VAC20-780-40-M

The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The classrooms that had an allergy list were not current or dated. One classroom that did not have an allergy list had children present with a diagnosed allergy.

8VAC20-780-510-P

When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. The authorization form for medication #3 expired 12/26/2025. The center administered the medication three times after the authorization form expired.

8VAC20-780-440-F

If rest mats are used, they shall have cushioning and be sanitized on all sides weekly or before use by another child. Multiple rest mats within the sites classrooms were observed to be punctured in a manner where the cushion was exposed. Since they are in bad repair, the rest mats are not able to be properly sanitized.

8VAC20-780-270-A

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the children?s bathrooms in the cafeteria area, there was an electrical switch that was missing one of the two switches. This is a hazard to children. Also, in the bathroom the light fixtures above the sink had the light bulbs exposed without a covering, this is a hazard to children. Children were observed in this area.