The Learning Experience
8710 Park Central Drive
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 264-3054
Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742
Inspection Date: Oct. 10, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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X 8VAC20-780 Administration.
X 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
X 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
X 8VAC20-780 Programs.
X 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies X 8VAC20-780 Special Services.
X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
X 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
X 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
X 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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The licensing inspector initiated an unannounced renewal inspection on October 10, 2023. The inspector was onsite from 10:45 am to 3:00 pm. Additional document was provided for remote review.
The center director was available throughout the onsite inspection to answer questions. There were 64 children present, ranging in ages 5 months to 11 years, with 10 staff supervising.
A total of seven child records and nine staff records were reviewed. Background checks for the three board officers remain in compliance. During the inspection, the children and staff were observed participating in a variety of activities. Staff were observed having positive interactions with the children.
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 complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable.
Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact NeShara Gaston, Licensing Inspector at 540-280-0742 or e-mail neshara.gaston@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: Repeat
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards.
Evidence:
1.The record for Child #4, did not document the address of the two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
2.The record for Child #5 did not document the address for one person designated to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-B Description: Based on review of documentation, the center failed to provide an annual health
approval from the health department.
Evidence:
The most recent health approval provided was dated 01/10/2022.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. School Age Room #2 had a loose floor molding strip leading into the bathroom used by children and missing vinyl tile at the entrance of the bathroom which caused a tripping hazard.
2. The vinyl fence on the playground had two holes creating sharp edges that could snag the skin of children in care.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-I Description: Based on observation and interviews with center staff, the center failed to ensure the 1:10 staff-to-child ratio requirement was met for children 16 through 24 months of age during designated rest period.
Evidence:
1.The toddlers room was observed with 15 children during designated rest area with more than half of children sleeping. One teacher was observed in the classroom. One additional staff was required in the classroom.
2.During an interview with Staff #8, it was acknowledged that the children in the classroom were between the ages of 16 and 24 months and the classroom was out of ratio.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
