VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Learning Experience
8710 Park Central Drive
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 264-3054

Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742

Inspection Date: June 13, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

X 8VAC20-790 Introduction X 8VAC20-790 Administration X 8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training X 8VAC20-790 Physical Plant X 8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision X 8VAC20-790 Programs X 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies X 8VAC20-790 Special Services

Comments:

An unannounced Subsidy Health and Safety Inspection was conducted on 6/13/2023. The inspector was on site at the center from approximately 10:45am to 3:00pm. There were 92 children in attendance and a total of 14 staff present. Interviews were held with staff throughout the inspection, and the inspector interacted with children in the classroom when appropriate. Nine children?s records and nine employee records were reviewed during this inspection. There were violations found during today?s inspection. A complete licensing inspection was also conducted on this date; the two inspections combined cover all subsidy health and safety requirements. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in the licensing standards are reviewed during this supplemental inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 929-3771.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-D-1
Description:	Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure all staff who work directly with children have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children. Evidence: 1. The record of staff # 6 (employment date: 12/13/2022) did not have documentation showing that the staff has a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children. 2. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 3/18/2022) and staff #4 (employment date: 11/17/2022) did not have documentation showing that the staff members have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children. 3. The record of staff # 7 (employment date: 11/24/2021) did not have documentation showing that the staff has a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children. 4. The record of staff #8 (employment date: 10/24/2022) and staff #9 (employment date: 7/8/2022) did not have documentation showing that the staff members have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-D-2
Description:	Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure all staff who work directly with children have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in first aid as appropriate to the age of the children. Evidence: 1. The record of staff # 6 (employment date: 12/13/2022) did not have documentation showing that the staff has a current certification first aid as appropriate to the age of the children. 2. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 3/18/2022) and staff #4 (employment date: 11/17/2022) did not have documentation showing that the staff members have a current certification in first aid as appropriate to the age of the children. 3. The record of staff # 7 (employment date: 11/24/2021) did not have documentation showing that the staff has a current certification in first aid as appropriate to the age of the children. 4. The record of staff #8 (employment date: 10/24/2022) and staff #9 (employment date: 7/8/2022) did not have documentation showing that the staff members have a current certification in first aid as appropriate to the age of the children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.