Childhaven Preschool and Daycare
817 North Loudoun Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 686-7749
Current Inspector: Stephanie Reed (540) 272-6558
Inspection Date: Nov. 17, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 PROGRAMS
- Comments:
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An unannounced complaint investigation with the local agency was initiated on November 17, 2023 from 9:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in response to a concern received by the Valley Licensing Office on November 16, 2023 in the areas of programs including forbidden action and behavioral guidance.
Observation of the program was conducted. Staff interviews were conducted and documentation was reviewed.
Additional interviews were conducted off site.
Based upon the preponderance of the evidence collected during the investigation, the complaint regarding forbidden action was determined to be valid. The complaint regarding behavioral guidance was determined not valid.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please provided plan of correction and the date to be corrected by within five business days from today, by January 18, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact Stephanie Reed at Stephanie.Reed@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-2 Complaint related: No Description: Based on review of documentation and interview, the center utilized the forbidden action of enclosure in a space that a child cannot freely exit themself.
Evidence:
1. Staff interview revealed that in August of 2023, Child #1 was placed in a high chair for approximately three to five minutes as a means to contain them due to being ?physical with Child #2, jumping onto the blue table, flailing his body?.
2. Interview and documentation confirmed that the child was placed in the high chair outside of the intended purpose.Plan of Correction: Have all of our teachers and staff take asynchronous training provided Amber M. Grant, Associate Director, Early Childhood Special Education Specialist of George Mason University. This training will be completed by all employees by April 14th, 2024. All new employees will complete it within 90 days of employment.
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.
