22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
Comments:
An unannounced inspection was conducted on 9/16/2019, based on a complaint received on 09/11/2019. An inspection of the facility, children and staff records was conducted. An interview with the Director was conducted 9/16/2019 and telephone interviews were conducted with previous staff members on 09/16/2019. Based upon multiple interviews, the preponderance of evidence supports the allegation, and so the complaint is determined to be valid. There were no non-complaint related violations noted during this inspection, If you have any questions, please contact me at Tanya.Johnson1@dss.virginia.gov or call me at 571.423.6392.
Based on multiple staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that staff were not making verbal remarks, which were demeaning to the children.
Evidence: Staff member #1 routinely yelled and made demeaning remarks to the children. Staff member #1 was observed and overheard speaking inappropriately to children. Screaming that "we speak English here," to a visibly upset child. Staff members #2, #4, #7 and #8 reported this behavior to Staff member #3.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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