The Learning Experience
12631 Smoketown Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 590-4740
Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302
Inspection Date: March 11, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Provided consultation on standards:
1) 340: ensuring the care and protection of all children by following all safe sleep guidelines, and ensuring staff can see all children (see their faces, see their breathing), even when sleeping.
2) 500B: A non-absorbent surface for diapering shall be used; for children younger than 3 years, this surface shall be a changing table.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm with the center director. There were 97 children, ranging from three months to five years of age, present with 16 staff supervising. Infant care was observed and older children were observed eating lunch, listening to stories, preparing for nap, and napping. Lunch served today: pasta with butter, peas, applesauce and milk. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed, along with the emergency drill log, written daily attendance, written allergy list, two medications and authorization forms, one allergy care plan and the annual fire and health inspections. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: (Repeat violation) Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that children's hands were washed as required. Evidence: In the infant classroom one infant was observed drinking a bottle and their hands were not washed beforehand as required. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-F Description: Based on observation, and staff interview, the facility failed to follow USDA nutritional requirements when serving lunch. Evidence: the children were observed eating pasta w/butter, peas, apple sauce and milk for lunch; no meat or meat alternative was served. 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.
