Playful Learners Preschool
325 Rivanna Plaza Drive
Suite 101
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 956-4312
Current Inspector: Julie Kunowsky (540) 430-9256
Inspection Date: Aug. 3, 2022 and Aug. 31, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on August 3, 2022 from 11:45 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. This inspection was initiated by a self- report from the center that was received on August 1, 2022 regarding the supervision of children. Video recording was reviewed along with 3 staff and 3 children records.
Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. A conference will be scheduled to discuss an Intensive Plan of Correction.
Please contact the inspector at 540-430-9256 if you have any questions.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Description: Based on interview, review of documentation and of video recording, the licensee failed to ensure that the center?s activities, services and facilities are maintained in compliance with the policies and procedures that are required by these standards.
Evidence:
1. On August 1, 2022, seven 2-year old children were outside on the playground with 1 staff member supervising.
2. At approximately 10:20 a.m. Staff A was observed walking one child back inside the building to the classroom for a diaper change.
3. Six 2-year old children were observed playing on the playground out of sight and sound supervision of staff at approximately 10:20 a.m.
4. The center?s current policy, as of 8/31/2022, states ?No staff are EVER allowed to leave a child who is 12 and under in a classroom or playground by themselves.?
5. The director confirmed Staff A did not follow the center?s playground policy and proceduresPlan of Correction: SEE INTENSIVE PLAN OF CORRECTION
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on review of video recording and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure children, under the age of 10, were in actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
1. On August 1, 2022, seven 2-year old children were outside on the playground with 1 staff member supervising.
2. At approximately 10:20 a.m. Staff A was observed walking one child back inside the building to the classroom for a diaper change.
3. Six 2-year old children were observed playing on the playground out of sight and sound supervision of staff from approximately 10:20: a.m. through 10:21 a.m.
4. Staff A was observed walking back to the playground at approximately 10:21 a.m.
5. The director confirmed Staff A walked inside the building with one child and left 6 children out of sight and sound supervision.Plan of Correction: SEE INTENSIVE PLAN OF CORRECTION
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.
