VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Learning Experience @Chantilly
4150 Pleasant Valley Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 378-7391

Current Inspector: Shahana Green (571) 423-6735

Inspection Date: May 4, 2022

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A complaint was received in the licensing office on 5/2/2022 regarding supervision and building maintenance. On 5/4/2022 an on-site investigation was conducted. Interviews were conducted, records were reviewed, and observations were made. At the time of this investigation, the preponderance of evidence supported the allegation and the complaint is deemed valid. There were violations found during the inspection that are listed on the Violation Notice. Should you have any questions, please email me at shahana.green@doe.virginia.gov with any questions or clarifications needed.

Violations:

Standard #:	63.2(17)-1721.1-B-4
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, all staff who resided in another state in the preceding 5 years did not have the required child abuse and neglect registry search on file. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 1/10/2022) did not have documentation of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry on file for a state in which the employee lived during the preceding 5 years.
Plan of Correction:	We will ensure that all out of state background checks are done within the timeframe allotted and are on file at the center.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not have a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to being employed. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 1/10/2022) did not have a sworn statement or affirmation on file during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A-1
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, all staff did not submit documentation of a tuberculosis screening at the time of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 1/10/2022) did not have a tuberculosis screening on file during the inspection. 2. The Director stated that Staff #1 did not submit a tuberculosis screening to the facility.
Plan of Correction:	We will ensure that all staff have a TB screening by day one of employment and within the allotted timeframes.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, all staff did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 1/10/2022) did not have documentation of 2 of 2 required references on file during the inspection. 2. The Director stated that references were not obtained for Staff #1.
Plan of Correction:	We will ensure that all staff of the required references prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on a review of staff records and staff interview, all staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 (doh: 1/10/2022) did not have documentation of the required Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course on file during the inspection. 2. The Director stated that staff #1 did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward, we will make sure all staff have the required orientation within the allotted timeframe.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was peeling black paint on the metal playground fence. 2. There was a table in the toddler classroom that was missing a cap on the bottom of one of the table legs, causing the table to be off-balance and uneven.
Plan of Correction:	We will swap out the table today for one that is not broken and we will have the fence painted or cover the chipping paint.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on observation, all groupings of children were not in staff:child ratio. Evidence: 1. At 4:10pm, the Preppers and Twaddlers classes (ages 2-3 years old) were outside on the playground together and there was one teacher with twelve children. At 4:11pm, a second teacher came outside with one child. The group was out of ratio for approximately one minute.
Plan of Correction:	We will train all staff on ratios tomorrow 5/5/2022 and ensure we maintain ratios.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on observation, all groupings of children were not in staff:child ratio. Evidence: 1. At 4:10pm, the Preppers and Twaddlers classes (ages 2-3 years old) were outside on the playground together and there was one teacher with twelve children. At 4:11pm, a second teacher came outside with one child. The group was out of ratio for approximately one minute.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward, all staff will have a sworn statement by day one of employment as required.