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The Learning Connection Child Development Center

Inspection · 2024-02-21

Date
2024-02-21
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sydney Emory
(804) 807-3277
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Trainings
8VAC20-780 Physical plant
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Programs
8VAC20-780 Special care provisions and emergencies.
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was conducted on February 21, 2024, from 9:15 AM until 11:40 PM. There were 86 children present, ranging in ages from 3 months to 5 years, with 14 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Children were observed completing an art activity, participating in a music and movement activity, playing with toys, and interacting with staff. A total of 8 child records and 8 staff records were reviewed.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

If you have any questions, please contact the inspector LaTasha Smith at (804) 588-2362 or LaTasha.Smith@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

Evidence:
1. In the Toddler A classroom, the allergy and dietary restrictions list was posted on the outside of a cabinet in the classroom and was not kept confidential.
Plan of Correction: All Allergy lists will be covered.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, two of four children's records did not have documentation of child's updates and confirmation of up-to-date information.

Evidence:
1. Child #1's record did not contain an annual update confirming the child's information. The last update was received on 1/4/2021.
2. Child # 3's record did not contain annual update confirming the child's information. The last update was received on 11/14/2022.
Plan of Correction: We will keep all children's updates in their folders.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services