Chester Child Development Center
13600 Happy Hill Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 748-4188
Current Inspector: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367
Inspection Date:
Complaint Related: No
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: Based on written statements and interviews, the center did not ensure that staff did not use a forbidden action of striking and rough handling a child.
Evidence: 1) On 02/22/2022, Staff #1 was observed, by two staff members, striking and roughly handling Child #1 (two years old).
2) In a written statement dated 02/22/2022, Staff #2 stated: ?On the playground I saw another teacher [Staff #1] pick up [Child #1] by one arm because she was crying and then she placed her on the wooden timber out on the playground. She was still crying so then [Staff #1] hit her on her cheek.?
3) In a written statement dated 02/22/2022, Staff #3 stated: ?[Child #1] was throwing a tantrum. [Staff #1] picked her up by one arm and put her on the wood that lines the playground. [Child #1] was still screaming and [Staff #1] smacked her in the face.?
4) During interview, management stated Staff #1 was escorted out of the center because she was observed grabbing Child #1 by one arm and with an ?open hand? making contact with the child?s cheek.Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "1) Staff was terminated immediately
2) Staff meeting mandatory - reminding all staff of appropriate behavior handling children in our care.
3) Staff were reminded of action which will be taken if any staff should mishandle any child in our care."
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
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