A complaint investigation was initiated on July 16, 2021 and concluded on August 16, 2021. The complaint consisted of allegations regarding Programs (410-3). Based on interviews, a preponderance of evidence supports the allegations regarding forbidden actions. Therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. 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 4pm on Wednesday 8/25/2021. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.
Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that staff did not engage in a forbidden action of punishment by another child.
Evidence: Interviews revealed that on multiple occasions between approximately January 2020 and May 2021 staff requested that Child #1 (age 11) leave the school age classroom to go to the 4 year old classroom to discipline their younger sibling, Child #2 (age 5). When Child #2 exhibited behavioral issues, Child #1 was instructed by staff to talk to the sibling or take the sibling into the bathroom. Child #1 stated that staff told them to scare Child #2, but not hit them and other staff told them to take the sibling into the bathroom and do what they have to do. Child #1 stated that they would take Child #2 into the bathroom to pinch them and Child #2 would cry.
Plan of Correction:
Remind staff that children are not to correct behaviors of other children. Monitor staff to ensure children's safety.
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