E.L.F. Exploring, Learning, and Fun LLC
4465 Brookfield Corporate Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
(571) 299-4167
Current Inspector: Lisa Hudson (571) 389-2459
Inspection Date: May 9, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
- Technical Assistance:
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A lead qualification checklist will be emailed to assist with determining lead qualifications for your staff.
- Comments:
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An allegation that ratios were not maintained on the morning of 05/08/2024 was received. A Complaint investigation was initiated today. Observation of all 7 occupied classrooms was made. Staff interviews, staff and child files and medication were reviewed. The preponderance of evidence supports a VALID finding regarding ratios in 3 out of 7 classrooms. Additional violations were found that were not part of the ratio allegation.
Please address a corrective action for each violation and a date to be corrected and return the signed Inspection Report to me within 5 working days. Please email me with any questions at:
lisa.hudson@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-210-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on staff record review, requirements for program leaders were not followed.
Evidence:
Staff #1, 4 and 5 are in program leader capacities. The requirements for program leads were not found.Plan of Correction: We have gone through the files and will attach /submit lead qualifications. Additionally, if additional training is
needed, staff will make sure to complete these as soon as possible
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-245-J-3 Complaint related: No Description: Based on staff statements and review of medication, a child with an emergency medication was not within the presence of a staff member who meets the additional MAT training requirements.
Evidence:
1. An 8:06am arrival was documented in the electronic attendance record for Child #2.
2. Child #2 has an emergency medication which requires additional training.
3. There were no staff with current Auvi Q training onsite.Plan of Correction: 6 staff members now have this training completed and an additional group of teachers will be completing this training as well.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: No Description: SYSTEMIC
Based on observation of the center on 05/09/2024 a ratio of 1 staff for every 5 children were not maintained.
Evidence:
The Toddlers classroom had a total of 11 children, ages 16 months to 2 years with only 1 teacher at approximately 8:25am on 05/09/2024.Plan of Correction: Staff schedules have been changed so that ratios will be maintained at all times.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No Description: SYSTEMIC
Based on staff interviews, a ratio of 1 staff for every 8 children were not maintained.
Evidence:
On 05/08/2024 at approximately 9am, the Preschool class had a total of 12 children with only 1 staff member.Plan of Correction: Staff schedules have been changed so that ratios will be maintained at all times.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: No Description: SYSTEMIC
Based on observation of the 3 year old classroom, a ratio of 1 staff for every 10 children was not maintained.
Evidence:
On 05/09/2024 at approximately 8:40am, the 3 year old classroom had a total of 13 children with only 1 staff member.Plan of Correction: Staff schedules have been changed so that ratios will be maintained at all times.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-Q Complaint related: No Description: SYSTEMIC
Based on staff statements and observation of the center, children are assigned to a different age group on a routine basis.
Evidence:
1. Staff stated that in the mornings before 9am, children are routinely moved from the Infant 2 classroom to Toddlers classroom to maintain ratios.
2. Staff stated that in the mornings before 9am, one child is routinely moved from the Toddlers classroom to the Preschool classroom to maintain ratios.Plan of Correction: Staff schedules have been changed so that ratios will be maintained at all times.
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.
