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Inspection · 2023-05-18

Date
2023-05-18
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Diana DeSilva
(571) 596-3656
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 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 5/18/2023 and concluded on 6/5/2023. The inspection was in response to a self-reported incident received by the Fairfax Licensing office on 5/18/2023, regarding allegations in the areas of forbidden action and behavior guidance. The investigation was conducted on 5/23/2023, between 9:30 am and 10:30 am, and completed on 6/5/2023. The investigation included interviews with the management team, staff, and witness statements. Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered, violations were cited. For violation details, please refer to the Violation Notice. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at Kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-400-B
Based on staff interviews and witness statements, the center failed to ensure that behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age, and stage appropriate and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

Evidence:

1. On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 4:00 pm, it was reported by Staff #2 that Child #1 (2-years-old) was seen kicking a group of wooden blocks in the classroom and running away. Staff #2 and Witness #1 both reported seeing Staff #1 grab Child #1 on the upper arm and pull them away from a table near the classroom door where Child #1 was standing, to sit in a chair at one of the classroom tables. Staff #2 reported hearing Staff #1 say "no" while forcefully pulling Child #1 to their seat.

2. Staff #2 stated that they spoke with Staff #1 after the incident and told them that "it was inappropriate and that they should not put their hands on the children and forcefully pull them." Staff #2 reported that Staff #1 apologized, stating, "I'm sorry, it won't happen again."
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-410-1
Based on staff interviews and witness statements, the center failed to maintain compliance relating to forbidden actions involving physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling, or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercising as punishment.

Evidence:
1. On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at approximately 4:00 pm, it was reported by Staff #2 that Child #1(2-years-old) was seen kicking a group of wooden blocks in the classroom and running away. Staff #2 and Witness #1 both reported seeing Staff #1 grab Child #1 on the upper arm and pull them away from a table near the classroom door where Child #1 was standing, to sit in a chair at one of the classroom tables. Staff #2 reported hearing Staff #1 say "no" while pulling Child #1 to their seat.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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