VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Bailey's Childcare and Learning Center
6399 Little River Turnpike
Suite 101
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 942-8081

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: Jan. 12, 2023

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision 8VAC20-780 Programs 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 The License Process 8VAC20-820 Sanctions 8VAC20-820 Hearings and Procedures 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood care and Education 32.1 Report by Person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Licensing inspector discussed intensive plan of correction and training opportunities with the owner.

Comments:

An unannounced investigation was conducted 01/12/2023 in response to a complaint regarding care of children. During the investigation staff were interviewed, the files of children and staff were reviewed, and the "Toddlers" classroom was observed. The preponderance of evidence supports the allegations. This complaint has been determined to be valid. The exit interview was conducted with the owner. If you have any questions pertaining to this investigation, please contact Kimberly.Sawyer@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record reviews, the sworn statement of Staff D was not completed prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff D did not have a sworn statement on file. Staff D was hired 01/09/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, central registry search results were not complete within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The central registry search results for Staff A were completed on 12/07/2021. Staff A was hired 05/10/2021. 2. The central registry search results for Staff D were completed on 11/22/2021. Staff D was hired 08/11/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, each child did not have a physical examination on file. Evidence: Child A (age 2) did not have a physical exam on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, documentation of tuberculosis screening was not submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff D did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening. Staff D was hired 01/09/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, the documentation of tuberculosis screening was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The tuberculosis screening of Staff C was completed 03/26/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-E
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on observation, interview and documentation reviewed, the center?s own policies and procedures regarding discipline were not adhered to. Evidence: 1. The facility?s discipline policy states ?we do not?use any strategy that?forces a child?. 2. On 12/14/2022, in the Toddlers 1 classroom, when Child A (age 2 years) tried to get up to leave circle time, Staff A forced the child back to the circle by grabbing him by the arm and dragging him along the floor. 3. Staff B confirmed the incident occurred and that it resulted in Staff A receiving a written reprimand which stated in part, Staff A ?grabbed a child in the wrong way?.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, a child?s record was missing required information. Evidence: The record of Child A (age 2) was missing the following required information: 1. Father?s residential information 2. Father?s employment information 3. Employer phone number of the mother 4. Start date.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record reviews, staff records were missing required information. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff A (hired 05/10/2021) and C (hired 08/11/2021) were missing proof of reference checks. 2. The record of Staff D (hired 01/09/2023) was missing the following: a. An emergency contact b. Proof of age c. Proof of reference checks d. A complete application.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-180-A
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on interview, staff were not capable of communicating effectively orally. Evidence: 1. Staff A works with children in the Toddlers 1 class and Staff C works with children in the Toddlers class. 2. Staff A and Staff C were unable to effectively communicate orally as applicable to their job responsibilities. 3. Staff B stated she uses a translator from her other facility to communicate with Staff A and Staff C. 4. A translator was required to interview Staff A and C for this investigation. 5. Staff B confirmed that the children who do not speak Spanish are unable to communicate their wants and needs to Staff A and C.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-C
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, orientation was not completed prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff D did not have documentation of orientation on file. Staff D was hired 01/9/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-D
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on interview, in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader was not regularly present. Evidence: Staff B stated that from October 2022 until January 2023, a program leader was not regularly present with the Toddlers 1 group (ages 2 and 3 years).
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-400-B
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on observation, interview and documentation reviewed, behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature, or age and stage appropriate. Evidence: 1. A video recorded on 12/14/2022 in the Toddlers 1 classroom showed the following: a. While the group was sitting in circle time, Child A (age 2 years) tried to get up to leave the area. b. Staff A pulled the right arm of Child A and dragged him along the floor back to the circle. 2. Staff B confirmed the incident occurred and that it resulted in Staff A receiving a written reprimand. 3. Staff A received a written reprimand for this incident which stated in part, Staff A ?grabbed a child in the wrong way?
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on record review, a minor injury report was missing required information. Evidence: A minor injury report reviewed in the file of Child A was missing the following required information: 1. future action to prevent the injury 2. name child involved in injury 3. treatment of injury 4. parent notification date.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.