Kids World Learning Center
931 South Providence Road
North chesterfield, VA 23236
(804) 745-2221
Current Inspector: Jaime Harris (804) 807-3278
Inspection Date: April 22, 2025
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
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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The inspection findings have been updated as a result of a first-step review completed on May 29, 2025.
An unannounced inspection was initiated on 4/22/2025 and completed on 4/22/2025 with a local agency, in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 4/21/2025 relating to allegations of forbidden actions and behavioral guidance. The inspector reviewed one child?s records and three staff records on-site on 4/22/2025. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews and observations.
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid.Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to discipline policies and 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 6/9/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes Description: When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and
guidance.
Child #1 was held by the hand and around the wrist for 24 minutes by Staff #1, requiring the child to stay near to the staff?s side without being able to engage in any activities. Child #1 can be seen in video footage trying to pull away from Staff #1.Plan of Correction: Staff #1 was fired immediately.
1 on 1 training for every staff member
In class observation by administartors
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes Description: Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and
shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflict.
On April 16, 2025, Staff #1 held Child #1 by the hand and around the wrist for
approximately 24 minutes as a form of behavior guidance. Child #1 can be seen
on video footage trying to get free from Staff #1?s grasp.Plan of Correction: Staff # 1 was fired immediately.
1 on 1 staff training to include standards
In class evaluations by administartors
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Physical punishment, roughly handling or shaking a child,
restricting movement through binding, forcing a child to assume an
uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment.
Video footage reviewed, showed on 04/16/2025 during naptime Staff #1 roughly pulls Child #1 by the shirt to her at the table where she was sitting; Staff #1 can be seen pulling Child #1 towards her by the shirt and gets very close in Child # 1?s face and starts speaking; Child #1 is pulled down by his arm to a sitting position on the floor. Child #1 turns around and tries to move away from Staff #1. Staff #1 then grabs Child #1 by the arm and slid him across the floor towards her. Staff #1 held Child #1 by the arm, wrist and forearm, without release for 24 minutes. Child #1 can be seen trying to pull away from Staff #1.
Video footage reviewed, showed on 04/16/2025 during a transition time to outdoors, that Staff #1 pulled Child #1 by the hood to the back of the line where she was standing. Child #1 tries to get loose of Staff 1?s grasp. Staff #1 grabs on to Child #1 shirt and jacket and pulls him back and grabs his hand. Child #1 falls to the floor on his knees, and Staff #1 pulls Child#1 by the arm to a standing position.Plan of Correction: Staff was fired immediately.
In class training with new staff by administrators.
1 on 1 training for every staff.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-420-A Complaint related: No Description: Before the child's first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing the following: Discipline policies including acceptable and unacceptable discipline measures.
The handbook provided by the center does not list unacceptable discipline policies. It was confirmed by Staff #5 that no other policies have been provided to the parents.Plan of Correction: The handbook was revised to include unacceptable disciplinary actions.
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.
