The Learning Experience
8710 Park Central Drive
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 264-3054
Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742
Inspection Date: Aug. 10, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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X 8VAC20-780 Administration.
X 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
X 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
X 8VAC20-780 Programs.
X 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
X 8VAC20-780 Special Services.
X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
X 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
X 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced focused inspection on August 10, 2023 from 9:20 am to 12:50 pm. This inspection focused on the main areas of previous non-compliance.
The center director was available throughout the inspection to answer questions. There were 81 children present, ranging in ages 3 months to 11 years, with 12 staff supervising.
A total of seven child records and six staff records were reviewed. During the inspection, the children and staff were observed participating in a variety of activities. Staff were observed having positive interactions with the children.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable.
Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact NeShara Gaston, Licensing Inspector at 540-280-0742 or e-mail neshara.gaston@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Repeat
Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of six children?s records contained documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Evidence:
The record for Child #5 (enrollment date: 7/6/21) did not document a physical examination.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-1 Description: Repeat
Based on record review and observation, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children.
Evidence:
1. The record of Staff #7 (employment date:1/11/23) did not have documentation showing current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of children.
2. Staff #7 was observed supervising 6 children alone.
3. The center director acknowledged that Staff #7 has not completed CPR training.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-530-A-2 Description: Repeat
Based on record review and observation, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have a current certification in first aid.
Evidence:
1. The record of Staff #7 (employment date:1/11/23) did not have documentation showing current certification in first aid.
2. Staff #7 was observed supervising 6 children alone.
3. The center director acknowledged that Staff #7 has not completed first aid training.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to implement monthly practice evacuation drill.
Evidence:
1. The practice evacuations documented at the center, did not include an evacuation drill for July 2023.
2. During an interview with the center, it was acknowledged that the last drill conducted was on June 6, 2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
