The Learning Experience - Ashburn
20005 Riverside Commons Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 946-1569
Current Inspector: Mark Davis (804) 629-7103
Inspection Date: June 2, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training
8VAC20-780 Programs
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
- Comments:
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The Licensing Inspector conducted an unannounced inspection on 6/2/2023 in response to a self-reported incident that was reported to the licensing office on 5/31/2023. Interviews were conducted with staff relating to the report of a 15 month old child being left out of sight and sound supervision at the center. The information gathered during this investigation finds the self-report of a child being out of sight and sound supervision as valid. If you have any questions, you may contact Mark Davis at Mark.Davis@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7103.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Description: Based on self-reported information, and interview with center staff, the center did not follow their own policies and procedures for accounting for all children when leaving the room.
Evidence: The center did not follow their policy on accounting for all children when both staff in the classroom left a child alone in the classroom for 5 minutes when taking the class to play outside.Plan of Correction: The center will retrain staff and ensure that all staff follow their policy on safe transitions.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on self-reported information, and interview with center staff, the center failed to ensure that when staff are supervising children, they should always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Evidence: Neither of the two staff members in the classroom ensured the care, protection, and guidance of Child #1 when the child was left unsupervised in the classroom.Plan of Correction: The center will retrain staff and ensure that all staff follow their policy on safe transitions.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on self-reported information, and interview with center staff, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence: Child #1 was left unsupervised for 5 minutes after both staff members in the classroom took the other children to play outside.Plan of Correction: The center will retrain staff and ensure that all staff follow their policy on safe transitions.
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.
