Creative World Learning Center
6715 Little River Turnpike
Suite 103
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 642-3544
Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241
Inspection Date: March 27, 2023 and March 28, 2023
Complaint Related: No
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
- Technical Assistance:
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- Comments:
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An investigation was initiated on March 27, 2023 with another local agency after an allegation was reported by the Center on March 23, 2023. The center reported a 23 month old sustained an arm injury while on the playground. Interviews were conducted, files were reviewed, observations were made, classrooms observed, and ratios were checked.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please call with questions 703 479-4679 or email Cynthia.ford@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on interview and observation, it was determined staff on March 22, 2023, did not ensure the care and protection of a child.
Evidence:
1. On March 22, interviews confirmed Staff #3 tried to guide child #1, a 23 month old, to the smaller playground by lifting the child up by one arm, twice.
2. During interviews of staff, Staff #2 stated child #1 was crying on and off while playing in the playground and then inside the class.
3. Staff #1 stated child #1 was not able to lift up the arm, and the decision was made to contact the family.
4. Child #1 was taken to the Doctor, diagnosed with a dislocated arm, and the arm was placed back in.Plan of Correction: We self reported and terminated the staff member. Staff did not realize lifting the child could cause this and we terminated the staff member. We also sent a memo to all staff reminding them that lifting a child by the arm is never permitted.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: Based on observation and interviews, it was determined staff #2 roughly handled a 23 months old child on the playground.
Evidence:
1. On March 22, 2023, staff #3 acknowledged that child #1 was lifted by the arm twice. Staff #3 stated child #1 was not going to the playground so it was staff #3's way to direct the child to the playground.
2. Video of the occurrence was captured by the center's cameras and played for review. The video shows the teacher lift child #1 by the arm and put the child down. Staff #3 lifted the child again and placed down again. Each occurrence was clocked and each lift was two seconds in length.
3. The lifting of child #1 by the arm resulted in dislocation of child #1's arm.Plan of Correction: We reported the incident and terminated the employee. The employee stated several times that lifting was not meant to hurt but we explained zero tolerance. We also immediately set up a reminder for all staff to read and sign stating lifting children by the arm is never permitted.
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.
