Inspection · 2025-05-19
(571) 835-4718
Areas Reviewed
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors
54.1-3408 Must be MAT Certified.
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above. 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.
Inspector Notes
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/19/25 from 10:50 am to 12:15pm in response to a self-report received by the licensing office on 4/30/25 relating to supervision of children. The inspector reviewed center's policies, reviewed video footage of the incident on 4/28/25. 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. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on 5/26/25. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
Violations
11. On 4/28/25, Child # 1 was left o the playground without sight and sound supervision for almost two minutes.
2. The Dolphin's classroom was on the playground between 4:00p to 5:00pm with Staff # 1, Staff # 2 and Staff # 3.
2. Video footage showed that Child # 1's parent arrived at the playground to pick up Child # 1 at 4:56pm. Child # 1's parent left the playground to go inside and pick up the child's belongings. Child # 1 did not leave the playground with the parent. Child # 1 could be seen sitting under the play structure with the slide and climber.
3. At 4:58pm, all staff returned back inside the building with the children.
4. As staff were walking into the building, Child # 1's parent who was inside saw the class coming in and asked Staff # 1 where Child # 1 was. Staff # 1 asked Staff # 2 who said she did not know of the where abouts of Child # 1.
5. Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 both stated that when they saw the parent on the playground they thought the parent had taken Child # 1 with them.
6. The video footage shows the parent going back out to the playground at 4:59:56 pm where she found Child # 1 still under the play structure.
2) Added laminated QR codes to playground gates. Staff present the cards, ask parents to sign out/in, and escort their little ones to them during pick-up.
3) Protocols and Procedures were reviewed during the scheduled emergency meeting.
4) Dismissal Policies and Procedures will be added to the Staff Handbook once approved by the School Board
Policy states ? Staff will check children out of our system only after you have witnessed pick-up or contact a staff member who has. If no one witnessed it, contact the Administrator in charge.
? Staff will be alert and diligent during drop-off and pickup.
? No cell phones for personal use.
? Always scan and monitor the playground.
? Teachers will adhere to posted schedules to assist with child safety.