An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted to investigate a self-reported incident received by the department related to a Forbidden Action. The inspection was initiated on 3/9/2022 and concluded on 3/22/2022 with an exit interview. Interviews were conducted, observations were made on site and documentation was reviewed.
The evidence gathered during the inspection supported the allegation of non-compliance with one standard or law and the violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
Based on multiple interviews, it was determined that a forbidden action was used on a child in care. Evidence: On 3/8/2022 at approximately 4:20 pm, staff #2 witnessed child #1 arrive on the playground wearing handcuffs on both hands. Child #1 proceeded to remove the handcuffs and run away. Staff #1 then chased child #1, caught them, and placed the handcuffs back on. Staff #1 then walked child #1 by the arm, in handcuffs, over to the fence and removed the handcuff from the child's right hand and attached the handcuff to the fence. Child #1 removed the handcuffs and staff #1 replaced them repeatedly. Staff #2 stated that they observed child #1 going back into the classroom approximately 20 minutes later still in handcuffs. Staff #1 admitted that they handcuffed the child because the child was hitting and kicking and not listening.
Plan of Correction:
Staff is no longer employed at this center.
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