Learning Paths Academy At Dominion Valley #35
5255 Merchants View Square
Haymarket, VA 20169
(703) 753-7480
Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057
Inspection Date: March 30, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Comments:
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A complaint investigation was conducted beginning 3/30/2023 and concluded 5/1/2023. The complaint consisted of allegations received by the Northern Licensing Office on 3/28/2023 regarding rough handling. Based on staff interviews and review of documentation, a preponderance of evidence supports the allegations regarding rough handling. Therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 6/8/2023.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on documentation review and staff interview, it was determined staff engaged in a forbidden action of rough handling.
Evidence: On March 27, 2023 at approximately 10:35am, Child #1 and another child were fighting over a ball on the portico playground. Staff #1 went to intervene and "grabbed and jerked" Child #1 by the hood of their jacket "causing the child to fall backwards and hit their head on the play structure."Plan of Correction: In response to the violation on March 27, 2023, the staff member was immediately placed on administrative leave (March 27, 2023). The staff member was subsequently terminated. All staff members have been retrained in Positive Guidance and Accountability (April 12, 2023).
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.
