Kiddie Academy of Centreville
14275 Braddock Road
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 349-3419
Current Inspector: Karen Dickens (571) 423-6978
Inspection Date: Aug. 28, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
? 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
? 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.
- Comments:
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An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted on 08/28/2023 regarding allegations of that a staff person roughly handled children. The Center's video recordings were observed, staff Interviews were conducted, and records were reviewed in response to the allegations.
The evidence gathered during the investigation did support non-compliance with standards or law.
Please email me at Karen.dickens@doe.virginia.gov with any questions or clarifications.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on video observation and staff interview, staff did not ensure the care, protection and guidance of a child.
Evidence:
1. On 08/17/2023 at approximately 10:43am, the video shows Child #1(15 months old) joining Staff #1 and Staff #2 on the carpet for circle time after a diaper change. Staff #1 puts Child #1 on their lap. Child #1 is crying and pulling away from Staff #1 to return to Staff #3 that is across the room at the diaper changing station. Child #1 continues to cry and pulls away from Staff #1 by getting up from their lap. Staff #1 grabs Child #1's left arm and pulls Child #1 towards them in a jerking motion to keep Child #1 sitting near them. Child #1 rolls and kicks on the carpet to release themselves from Staff #1. Staff #1 grabbed Child #1's right upper arm, jerks the child towards them roughly and forcibly placed Child #1 down in a seated position a total of ten times for a duration of approximately six minutes minutes.
2. Staff #2 is observed on the video on the carpet while Staff #1 roughly handles Child #1. Staff #2 continues to supervise the other children on the carpet without attempting to comfort Child #1.
3. Staff #2 stated that Staff #1 was "frustrated that day with the crying and transition of Child #1. Staff #2 stated "I told [Staff #1] to let [Child #1] go."
4. After approximately six minutes, Staff #1 releases Child #1 from their grasp.Plan of Correction: All staff will complete a training on 08/31/2023 going over handling children with love and care, state of emotions, advocating for children, and reporting signs of child abuse and neglect and mandated reporting procedures.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No Description: Based on video observation and staff interview, staff used the forbidden action of rough handling children in care.
Evidence:
Video recordings of the Toddler classroom on 08/17/2023 captured an incident of Staff #1 roughly handling a child in care.
1. At approximately 10:43am, Child #1(15 months old) joins Staff #1 and Staff #2 on the carpet for circle time after a diaper change. Staff #1 puts Child #1 on their lap. Child #1 is crying and pulling away from Staff #1 to return to Staff #3 that is across the room at the diaper changing station. Child #1 continues to cry and pulls away from Staff #1 by getting up from their lap. Staff #1 grabs Child #1's left arm and pulls Child #1 towards them in a jerking motion to keep Child #1 sitting near them. Child #1 rolls and kicks on the carpet to release themselves from Staff #1 and return to Staff #3. Staff #1 grabbed Child #1's right upper arm, jerks the child towards them roughly and forcibly placed Child #1 down in a seated position a total of ten times for a duration of approximately six minutes.
2. Staff #2 stated that Staff #1 was "frustrated that day with the crying and transition of Child #1."Plan of Correction: Staff #1 was terminated from the company after the incident was reported. All staff will complete a training on 08/31/2023 going over handling children with love and care, state of emotions, advocating for children, and reporting signs of child abuse and neglect.
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.
