Elizabeth's Early Learning Center
2320 Bedford Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503
(434) 528-5698
Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835
Inspection Date: Nov. 21, 2024 and Dec. 4, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20 780 Administration.
8VAC20 780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20 780 Programs.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated on 11/21/2024 and completed on 12/04/2024 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 11/14/2024 relating to allegations of Programs. The inspector reviewed one staff records on-site. This inspection included: document review, interviews, and observations.
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and the violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to Administration and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No Description: Centers shall be in compliance with the center?s own policies and procedures that are required by the standards.
The center has a policy that forbids the rough handling of children. On multiple occasions on 10/17/2024 and 11/12/2024, Staff 1 roughly handled 5 different children age two years old.Plan of Correction: The Director stated that all staff members will have refresher training in this policy, and what to do if staff are frustrated and need a break.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: COMPLAINT RELATED
The following action(s), or threats thereof, are forbidden: roughly handling.
10/17/2024, Staff 1 grabbed Child 1 (age 2 years) by the back of the neck when the child did not clean up their mess. Staff 1?s hand remained holding Child 1 by the back of the neck while the child screamed and cried as Staff 1 made Child 1 clean up the mess.
10/17/2024, Staff 1 physically pushed Child 1 (age 2 years) away from another child, which made Child 1 fall to the ground.
10/17/2024, Staff 1 grabbed Child 2 (age 2 years) by the back of the arm, turned the child towards her, and grabbed the child by the face. Staff 1 told Child 2 to clean up their mess, then pushed the child to the floor, and pushed the child to a cubby to make the child put their toys away. Child 2 was screaming and crying.
11/12/2024, Staff 1 asked Child 3 (age 2 years) to get down off a piece of furniture. When the child said no, Staff 1 grabbed the child?s ankles which caused the back of the child?s head to hit a piece of furniture.
11/12/2024, Staff 1 roughly handled Child 4 (age 2 years) when the child was having a tantrum and didn?t calm down.
11/12/2024, Staff 1 roughly handled Child 5 (age 2 years), carrying the child upside down, when the child would not walk back to the classroom. The child was screaming, kicking, and crying.Plan of Correction: The staff member was suspended as soon as the Director discovered these allegations and is no longer employed at the facility.
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.
