Pathways Early Learning Center LLC
364 Arbor Drive, NE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 381-2208
Current Inspector: Julia Kimbrough (804) 921-7596
Inspection Date: Aug. 8, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Special Services
- Comments:
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A complaint inspection was initiated on 8/8/23 and concluded on 8/8/23. There were 65 children present with 11 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staffing and supervision, and nutrition. The inspection started at 9:18am and concluded at 11:30am.
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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-D Complaint related: No Description: Based on discussions with staff the center failed to ensure that a person under 18 years of age is not alone with a grouping of children. (See exception statement for this standard)
Evidence:
Interviews with staff determined that staff #1, who is 17 years of age, was alone with a grouping of children on numerous occasions.Plan of Correction: Staff under the age of 18 will not be left alone with the children.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observations and discussions with staff the center failed to ensure the infant room ratio was met as required.
Evidence:
On 8/8/23, at approximately 9:20am, the inspector observed 13 infants with 3 staff. The required ratio for this age grouping is 1 staff to 4 children.Plan of Correction: The ratio was corrected within 15 minutes. Ratios in all rooms will be followed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observations the center failed to ensure that bottles and food were labeled and dated as required.
Evidence:
On 8/8/23 the inspector observed numerous bottles and food not labeled and dated as required.Plan of Correction: All bottles and food will be labeled and dated as required.
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.
