VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Learning Experience
8120 Ashton Avenue
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 257-7900

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: May 15, 2024

Complaint Related: No

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.. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Potable Water Lead Testing Requirements The VDOE recently distributed memos to licensed child day programs, certified preschools and religiously exempt child day centers, sharing the requirement to develop and implement a plan to test potable water pursuant to ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia. The VDOE will begin determining compliance with this statute effective January 1, 2025. The memos can be found on the VDOE child care website: www.childcare.virginia.gov. New: MAT Seizure Rescue Nasal Spray Online Course The Medication Administration Training (MAT) Program recently announced the new MAT Seizure Rescue Nasal Spray (SRNS) online course. The training is available for free on the MAT Online Learning Center and will enable MAT-Certified providers to administer this emergency medication quickly and correctly in the event of an emergency seizure situation.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 5/15/2024 from 11:40am through 3:15pm. There were 89 children directly supervised by 13 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 7 staff records, 9 children?s records, 6 medications, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed making birds nests for materials collected outside, eating lunch which consisted of rice pilaf with chicken, steamed broccoli, peaches, and milk, and napping. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an abundant supply of age appropriate materials for the children and the center was clean and organized. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 7/5/2024. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of a Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search for all staff within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 (Date of Hire: 3/4/2024) and Staff #5 (Date of Hire: 3/20/24) did not have Central Registry results on file at the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attends the center. Evidence: Child #6's record was missing immunizations.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on documentation review, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated and kept confidential in each area room where children are present. Evidence: In the Toddler A classroom, Child #7 has a dairy intolerance and this was not documented on the allergy/sensitivity/dietary restriction list posted in the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not maintain a record for each child enrolled which contains all required information Evidence: Child #1's record was missing 1 emergency contact. Child #8's record was missing an address for 1 emergency contact and documentation of the center viewing proof of the child's identity and age.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on documentation review, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: There was no written attendance in the Preschool 2B classroom and there were 10 children present. In the Infant B classroom, there were 4 infants present but only 3 were signed in on the attendance record.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Toddler A classroom, there was a spray disinfectant bottle in an unlocked cabinet above the sink.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure disposable diapers were disposed in a leakproof storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In the Infant B classroom, there was no foot-operated trash can in the diapering area.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	Based on review of medication, the center did not obtain written parental authorization for all medications maintained on site. Evidence: Child #10 had an emergency medication on site and there was no accompanying parental authorization granting the center permission to administer the medication.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.