The Learning Experience Fredericksburg

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. 1. The center staff did not ensure that child #1 (4 years old), and enrolled for seven months was protected from a diagnosed food allergen during meals and snacks and did not follow the allergy action plan which identified possible anaphylaxis reaction. The plan was provided to the center on 1/2026, 4/2026 and 8/2026. 2. On 6/26/2026, 6/30/2026, and 08/28/2026, child #1 was served food containing the allergen. It was reported that staff at the center were aware of the food allergy for child #1 which was identified on the posted allergy list in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after any contact with body fluids. In the two year old room, staff did not wash their hands after wiping the nose of one child.”

8VAC20-780-540-A

“A first aid kit is required where children are in care. On Vehicle #1 used to transport children, the first aid kit was missing a thermometer, one triangular bandage, tape, ice pack, tweezers, and antiseptic.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“***Repeat Violation*** Prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff shall be provided in writing with the center's procedures required by this standard. Staff #1 had documentation of orientation training more than a month after assuming job responsibilities.”

8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: No

“***Repeat Violation*** Diapering Procedures were not followed as required. 1. On January 13, 2026 staff #2 changed the diaper of a child on the floor in the two-year-old room. For children younger than three years, diapers shall be changed on a changing table or countertop designed for changing. 2. On January 13, 2026, three children did not have any reported diaper changes recorded on the parent communication software.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“***Repeat Violation*** Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. 1. The record for staff #5, employed for seven days, did not have documentation of a TB screening. 2. The record for staff #7, did not have documentation within 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #7 had a documented TB screening 48 days prior to hire.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work, a minimum of 24 hours of training shall be received related to the care of children, including but not limited to health and safety, child abuse and neglect, child development and playground safety for staff functioning as a lead teacher. Staff #5, employed for seven days, was hired as a program leader . Staff #5 did not have the 24-hours of training required.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff shall be provided in writing with the center's procedures required by this standard. The records for staff #5, employed for seven days and staff #6, employed for 45 days did not have documentation of orientation provided in writing.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“***Repeat Violation*** The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for staff #5, employed for seven days and is currently working alone with children, did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“***Repeat Violation*** Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. In room #1, one container of bleach and water was stored unlocked in a cabinet. 2. In room #3, one container of bleach and water was stored unlocked in a cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Staff #5 was alone with a group of eight, two-year-old children and did not have documentation of certification in in CPR or first aid.”

8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: No

“***Repeat Violation*** Diapering Procedures were not followed as required. 1. On January 13, 2026 staff #2 changed the diaper of a child on the floor in the two-year-old room. For children younger than three years, diapers shall be changed on a changing table or countertop designed for changing. 2. On January 13, 2026, three children did not have any reported diaper changes recorded on the parent communication software.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“***Repeat Violation*** Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. 1. The record for staff #5, employed for seven days, did not have documentation of a TB screening. 2. The record for staff #7, did not have documentation within 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #7 had a documented TB screening 48 days prior to hire.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Within six months before being promoted or beginning work or one month after being promoted or beginning work, a minimum of 24 hours of training shall be received related to the care of children, including but not limited to health and safety, child abuse and neglect, child development and playground safety for staff functioning as a lead teacher. Staff #5, employed for seven days, was hired as a program leader . Staff #5 did not have the 24-hours of training required.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment, staff shall be provided in writing with the center's procedures required by this standard. The records for staff #5, employed for seven days and staff #6, employed for 45 days did not have documentation of orientation provided in writing.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“***Repeat Violation*** The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for staff #5, employed for seven days and is currently working alone with children, did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“***Repeat Violation*** Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 1. In room #1, one container of bleach and water was stored unlocked in a cabinet. 2. In room #3, one container of bleach and water was stored unlocked in a cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Staff #5 was alone with a group of eight, two-year-old children and did not have documentation of certification in in CPR or first aid.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child #2 did not have one of the two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”

8VAC20-780-560-J

“High chair trays shall be sanitized after each use for feeding. Staff were observed using Clorox wipes to sanitizer high chair trays after use.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff person that contains all of the required information. The record staff 4, did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering and has been working at the center for two days.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The record for staff #4 had a TB screening that was not signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. The record for staff #1, who is currently working, was dated two days after the first day of employment. 2. The record for staff #2, who is currently working, did not have a Sworn Statement and has been working at the center for four days. 3. The record for staff #5, who is currently working, was dated two days after the first day of employment. 4. The record for staff #6, who is currently working, was dated two days after the first day of employment. 5. The record for staff #7, who is currently working, was dated two days after the first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was one container of bleach and water, unlocked in a cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. In room #2, the bathroom had an uncovered trash container used for diapering, several disposable diapers had been discarded.”