Inspection · 2024-09-24
(571) 835-4718
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.
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced inspection was initiated on 9/24/24 and completed on 9/24/24 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 9/9/24 relating to allegations of behavior guidance and injuries sustained by children in care. The inspector reviewed 1 child's record and 4 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegations; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and the 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 (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 10/8/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
Violations
1Three of four staff members interviewed stated that Staff # 1 did not use age and stage appropriate behavior guidance for children in care between three to four years old.
1. One of three staff members interviewed stated that Staff # 1 has been observed using phrases such as "Go sit down" using a high tone of voice in response to which some children in the three's classroom have cried.
2. A second staff member stated that Staff # 1 has been observed using phrases such as "You are short, grow taller", "Dog" and "Li'l Homie" to a 3 year old child in care.
3. A third staff member interviewed stated that Staff # 1's tone of voice and verbal remarks such as mentioned above have been addressed with Staff # 1.