The Learning Experience - Ashburn

8VAC20-780-400-B

“Based on interviewing with classroom teachers, the director, and a parent, it was determined that behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and was not intended to redirect children to appropriate behaviors Evidence: A teacher swung their clipboard towards a child, to get them back in line, while the class was walking in the hallway towards the playground. It was not clear if the clipboard made contact with the child's head.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on review of staff files, it was determined that staff who work directly with children did not complete the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 had not completed the department's health and safety update course for 2023.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on review of staff files, it was determined that the center did not obtain an out of state criminal history name check required prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: There was not out of state criminal history name check for Staff #2.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on review of staff files, it was determined that staff who work directly with children did not complete the department's health and safety update course annually. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #2 had not completed the department's health and safety update course for 2023.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on review of staff files, it was determined that the center did not obtain an out of state criminal history name check required prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: There was not out of state criminal history name check for Staff #2.”

22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on interview with staff, the staff member did not disclose they were the subject of pending changes for an offence within the Commonwealth when they provided a sworn statement. Evidence: Staff member was the subject of pending charges when they provided a sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children's information, and confirmed by the director, records for each child did not contain the work phone number of each parent, or the phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: There was not work phone numbers for both parents for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4. There was not a 2nd emergency contact for Child #7.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of staff information, and confirmed by the director, the center did not obtain an out of state criminal history check for all staff members. Evidence: There was no out of state criminal history check for Staff #6.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of children's information, and confirmed by the director, records for each child did not contain the work phone number of each parent, or the phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: There was not work phone numbers for both parents for Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4. There was not a 2nd emergency contact for Child #7.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on review of staff information, and confirmed by the director, the center did not obtain an out of state criminal history check for all staff members. Evidence: There was no out of state criminal history check for Staff #6.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“Based on self-reported information, and interview with center staff, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Child #1 was left unsupervised for 5 minutes after both staff members in the classroom took the other children to play outside.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on self-reported information, and interview with center staff, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they should always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: Neither of the two staff members in the classroom ensured the care, protection, and guidance of Child #1 when the child was left unsupervised in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on self-reported information, and interview with center staff, the center did not follow their own policies and procedures for accounting for all children when leaving the room. Evidence: The center did not follow their policy on accounting for all children when both staff in the classroom left a child alone in the classroom for 5 minutes when taking the class to play outside.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on review of injury records, the center did not record future actions to prevent recurrence of each injury in the written record of children's injuries. Evidence: 1. The center has a maintained written record of children's injuries. Each record included the date, time type of injury, and the names of staff present. 2. Each form reviewed did not include the steps staff would take to avoid future recurrence of the injury.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-7

“Based on review of children's records and staff interviews, actions to take in an emergency food allergy situation were not maintained in Child #1's and Child #3's files. Evidence: 1. In each class, staff were asked about food or other allergies. Staff were aware of which children had food allergies and stated how they kept cross contamination of food from happening. 2. Child #1 and Child #3 had files that contained the food allergies. The forms did not include what actions should be taken in the event of an emergency situation.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review of child #1's file, the center did not obtain a physical record for child #1 within 30 days of the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1 started attending the center over two months ago. 2. The physical form was blank but attached to child #1's immunization records.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, it was determined the center did not maintain a complete record for child #2. Evidence: 1. The enrollment form for child #2 listed a food allergy but not a current medical report to coincide with plan of action.”

8VAC20-770-40-C-1-a

“Based on record review, it was determined sponsor member #2 does not have completed background checks completed upon application for licensure.”