A monitoring inspection was conducted today, between 2:00 pm and 3:30pm regarding a self-reported inappropriate behavioral guidance incident. The inspector interviewed staff and reviewed company policies and procedures. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Contact Nancy.Radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.
Based on interviews with Center Management and staff, and review of the operational responsibilities of the licensee, the center did not ensure their own policies and procedures were maintained. Evidence According to Cadence Education Employee Handbook, January 2020 page 56 A child should never be spanked, bit, pinched, pushed, pulled, shaken or otherwise physically punished or handled inappropriately. Staff #1 took child #1 by the wrist, pulling them over to their own cot, abruptly placing them face down on their stomach. Staff #1 stated when child #1 continued to be rambunctious, I pressed them down and spanked them once.
Plan of Correction:
In compliance with our policies and procedures, we self reported to licensing immediately. The involved staff member was terminated on 7/22/2023. Staff were verbally reminded of their requirement to always comply with the Cadence Employee Handbook following the incident, and also will complete a formal retraining on the Cadence Employee Handbook by 9.1.23
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-340-A
Description:
Based on interviews with Center Management and staff, when staff are supervising children, they did not always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence Staff #1 took child #1 by the wrist, pulling them over to their own cot, abruptly placing them face down on their stomach. Staff #1 stated when child #1 continued to be rambunctious, I pressed them down and spanked them once.
Plan of Correction:
We self reported to licensing about the incident and staff member was immediately suspended and then terminated on 7.22.23. The staff have been re-trained on proper protocols on handling children on 8/18/2023.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-400-B
Description:
Based on interviews with Center Management and staff the center did not ensure behavioral guidance that was constructive in nature, age, and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect a child to appropriate behavior. Evidence On July 19, 2023, at approximately 1:15pm staff #1 was alone in the two?s classroom with 14 children during naptime. Staff #1 opened the door to the classroom and asked staff #2 for assistance. Staff #2 observed staff #1 looked anxious. Staff #2 observed two children jumping on a cot together. As staff #2 entered the classroom they observed staff #1 taking child #1 by the wrist, pulling them over to their own cot, abruptly placing them face down on their stomach and smacking them on their bottom. Staff #1 stated child #1 was refusing to lie down on their own cot. When child #1 continued to be rambunctious, I pressed her down and spanked them once.
Plan of Correction:
Immediately upon observing staff 1, staff 2 reported to administration. Administration then self reported to licensing about the incident and the involved staff member was terminated. The remaining staff were verbally told and then re-trained on properly handling children on 8/18/23
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-410-1
Description:
Based on interviews with Center Management and staff, the center did not prevent the following actions that are forbidden: physical striking a child and roughly handling a child, from occurring. Evidence On July 19, 2023, at approximately 1:15pm as staff #2 was entering the classroom they observed staff #1 taking child #1 by the wrist, pulling them over to their own cot, abruptly placing them face down on their stomach and smacking them on their bottom. Staff #1 stated child #1 was refusing to lie down on their own cot. When child #1 continued to be rambunctious, I pressed her down and spanked them once.
Plan of Correction:
Immediately upon observing staff 1, staff 2 reported to administration. Administration then self reported to licensing about the incident and the involved staff member was terminated. The remaining staff were verbally told and then re-trained on properly handling children on 8/18/23
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