The Learning Experience - Wellington
10219 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 719-6175
Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244
Inspection Date: Nov. 13, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
- Technical Assistance:
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Provided consultation on the menu - the requirement to list specific foods is so that parents can be informed ahead of time what is to be served, and so that there is a record of what was served. General categories of "meat", "fruit" and "vegetables" do not satisfy this requirement.
Discussed the confusion with having parents identify individual foods that the child can/cannot have, determined on a daily basis, difficult to manage and has the possibility to lead to confusion and/or mistakes.
Discussed defining "direct egg allergy" and getting more specific information with what exactly can and cannot be eaten.
Shared concerns of having five separate documents for a food allergy because some may have conflicting information. Recommend keeping the most current documents only.
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was conducted to investigate a complaint received by the department related to Supervision, Procedures for Emergencies and Nutrition and Food Services. The inspection was initiated on 11/13/2023 with additional interviews conducted on 11/27/23 and additional documentation was reviewed on 1/24/24. Evidence gathered during the inspection from interviews, and documentation review did not support the allegations and the complaint is determined to be not valid. There was, however, one violation documented on the violation notice issued to the program. An exit interview was conducted on 2/6/2024. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: No Description: Based on documentation review and interviews, it was determined that the menu listing foods to be served for snacks did not contain all requirements. Evidence: The snack menu lists "week 1" and "week 2," not specific dates. The lunch menu does not specifically state what fruit is served - it states "fresh or chilled fruit." Plan of Correction: Dates are present on all menus posted and specific fruit is listed.
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