Apple Dumpling Learning Center, LLC
348 S. Commerce Avenue
Front royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-5552
Current Inspector: Amy Tomblin (804) 629-3923
Inspection Date: May 27, 2025
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above 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.
- Technical Assistance:
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8VAC20-780-500.B.c.3
8VAC20-780-550.P.7
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site inspection was initiated on May 27, 2025 completed on May 27, 2025 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on May 19, 2025 relating to allegations in the areas of Administration , Physical Plant, Staffing and Supervision and Special Care Provisions and Emergencies. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews and observation.
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 deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on June 5, 2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-B-2 Complaint related: No Description: The center shall inform the department?s representative as soon as practically possible but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention.
On April 17, 2025, Child #1 slipped on the playground, cut their knee on a nail from the turf, which required emergency services to be contacted and four stitches. This injury was not reported to the department.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
The playground turf contained a proud nail which caused an injury to a child on April 17, 2025 that required stitches.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.
