Inspection · 2025-09-24
Licensing Inspector
Adrianna Walden
(757) 404-2487
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.
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Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Inspector Notes
An unannounced inspection was completed on 09/24/2025 in response to a self report t received by the licensing office on 09/03/2025 relating to allegations of Programs. The inspector reviewed 1 child's record and 3 staff records. This inspection included: document review, and interviews.
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation(s); 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.
Standard 8VAC20-780-410-1
Roughly handling children is a forbidden action. On 09/02/2025 at approximately 5:15pm Staff A used rough handling to discipline 3 year-old Child #1 by grabbing them by the arm to make them sit on the playground bench. Pictures and 3 witnesses confirmed the child's arm had a large red mark.
Plan of Correction: The staff member was immediately put on administrative leave while the center investigated. The staff member will be terminated and not return to the center. The director will speak with all staff about positive behavioral guidance and how to use positive redirection and not forbidden actions.