Connections Child Care & Learning Center
125 Mall Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 962-0051
Current Inspector: Monique Anderson (540) 309-2397
Inspection Date: March 4, 2025
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
20 Access to minor?s records
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 03/04/2025 and completed on 03/12/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:50 AM and ended at 1:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 28 children present and 6 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 6 staff and 3 board officers on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility and interviews.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with
children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
The allergies lists were posted and were not dated.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.
The record for Child #1, enrolled for over two years, was missing the following required components: Allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; and Chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-210-A Description: Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age and have fulfilled a high school program completion or equivalent.
The record for staff # 6 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent and was working as a program lead on the day of the inspection.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.
