Children of America Manassas LLC
9655 Liberia Avenue
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 292-2807
Current Inspector: Shawanda Henderson (540) 216-1434
Inspection Date: April 5, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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An unannounced joint complaint inspection was conducted with a representative from the local agency and law enforcement on April 5, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The complaint was received on April 3, 2024, regarding forbidden action and failure to report suspected abuse and neglect. Interviews were conducted and facility documentation was reviewed. Additional follow up was conducted on April 25, 2024. Based on the information gathered during the inspection, the allegations were determined to be valid.
If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Shawanda Henderson at shawanda.henderson@doe.virginia.gov or 540-216-1434.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2-1509-A Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interviews, the center, having reason to suspect that a child was abused or neglected, failed to report the matter immediately to the local department of the county or city wherein the child resides or wherein the abuse or neglect is believed to have occurred or to the Department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline. Evidence: Staff of the center who are all mandated reporters did not report suspected child abuse and neglect immediately as required. Interviews revealed that staff reported concerns of abuse and neglect to management. On March 27, 2024, an incident occurred in which staff witnessed another staff roughly grab and hit a child. As of April 3, 2024, the incident had not been reported. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interviews, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that roughly handling children was forbidden. Evidence: On March 27, 2024, Staff #1 was observed by three staff members roughly handling and physically punishing Child #1, age 4 years, by roughly grabbing him by the arms and hitting him on the arm. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
