The Learning Experience Bristow
10225 Carnoch Drive
Bristow, VA 20136
(888) 290-6366
Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062
Inspection Date: July 8, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code
- Technical Assistance:
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Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements.
The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/.
Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.
- Comments:
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An announced initial inspection was conducted on 7/8/24 from 10:00am to 12:15pm with the Director. The center plans to operate year-round, Monday through Friday, from 6:30am to 6:30pm. The center plans to care for up to 157 children from six-weeks to 12-years-old. Many, but not all, standards were reviewed, as standards related to supervision and programming could not be observed because there were no children in care during the inspection. The physical plant was observed and measured to verify capacity. The emergency preparedness plan, parent handbook, staff handbook, first aid kit, and emergency supplies were reviewed. Emergency numbers, evacuation maps/procedures and daily schedules were posted. Two staff records and two Board Officer records were reviewed. Medications will be administered upon parental request, appropriate authorizations, and in accordance with the center's medication policy and procedures. The center has staff with current certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT). The Center has staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and staff with current training in Daily Health Observation(DHO). The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 3/28/24 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 4/17/24. Classrooms are equipped with a variety of age-appropriate materials. Meals will be provided by the program, and menus were reviewed. A conditional license will be recommended. An unannounced follow-up inspection will be conducted within 60 days of the license being issued to determine compliance with standards not observed at the initial inspection. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.
Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 7/17/24. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that trash cans for disposable diapers were foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member?s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: In classrooms that will be utilized for children wearing disposable diapers, trash cans were observed that must be operated by the staff member?s hand to dispose of the dirty diaper. Plan of Correction: Foot operated trash cans for diaper disposal were purchased, received, and put in classrooms.
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.
