VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

AppleTree Preschool
4491 Anderson Highway
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 376-7446

Current Inspector: Tara Barton (804) 381-8487

Inspection Date: Nov. 24, 2025

Complaint Related: No

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 (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide During the inspection, the inspector 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.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on November 24, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 4:15 p.m. and ended at 6:15 p.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 11 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff 2 did not have a current tuberculosis test or screening; the documented test expired 2 months ago.
Plan of Correction:	TB tests and screenings will be repeated every 2 years as required.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	The facility shall have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child 1 has diagnosed food allergies but did not have a written allergy action plan on file.
Plan of Correction:	An allergy action plan will be requested from the parent.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-I
Description:	Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include: the date of training. Orientation for Staff 3, employed for almost 3 months, was not dated.
Plan of Correction:	The orientation form will be completed as required.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The last documented fire inspection expired 4 months ago.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-E
Description:	Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The last documented shelter in place drill was 1 year and 4 months ago. Staff confirmed the drills had not been conducted.
Plan of Correction:	Drills will be resumed next month.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-F
Description:	Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The last documented lockdown drill was 1 year and 4 months ago. Staff confirmed the drill had not been conducted.
Plan of Correction:	Drills will be resumed next month.