Children of America Warrenton, LLC
164 West Shirley Avenue
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 428-2880
Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057
Inspection Date: Sept. 11, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated on 9/11/2024 and completed on 9/25/2024 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 9/9/2024 relating to allegations of supervision. The inspector reviewed 1 child's record and 1 staff record on-site. This inspection included document review and interviews. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegations; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and the violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 12/19/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No Description: The center is required to follow their own policies and procedures that are required by the licensing standards.
The center did not follow their supervision policy the morning of 9/6/2024 which resulted in Child #1, aged five years old, to be left unsupervised for approximately 45 minutes. The center's supervision policy requires when a class is moved from their room, attendance is taken by matching faces to names on the attendance sheet. In addition, before leaving a location, staff are to check the area, including bathrooms, behind furniture, and doors for children. Staff #1 stated they did not do a head count or name to face matching when taking school age children to the bus stop and did not check the School Age room for children before leaving for the bus stop on 9/6/2024.Plan of Correction: On 9/6/2024, the staff member resigned from their position. To prevent this, we will enhance staff training, enforce strict attendance checks, conduct thorough area inspections, and hold staff accountable for following these procedures. The COA106-COA Movement Log + COA Zero-Zero Tolerance training will be administered to all staff and completed by 12/24/2024.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-180-A Complaint related: No Description: Staff shall be of good character and reputation.
Staff #2 did not demonstrate good character and reputation when they did not provide truthful information during an investigation. Staff #2 reported to VDOE and indicated on a written statement that Staff #1 was terminated from employment due to a child being left unattended in Staff #1's care. However, Staff #1 resigned from the position and Staff #2 requested that they not resign until the center had adequate coverage.Plan of Correction: Staff member resigned from their position, but a training on proper child supervision will be administered and completed by 12/24/2024.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No Description: Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Child #1, aged five years old, was left unsupervised for approximately 45 minutes in the School Age room on the morning of 9/6/2024.Plan of Correction: On 9/6/2024, the staff member resigned from their position.
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.
