The Learning Experience at Potomac Shores
15725 Neabsco Road
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(571) 285-4147
Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352
Inspection Date: Aug. 27, 2025
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated on 8/27/2025 and completed on 9/5/2025 with a local agency in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on relating to allegations of Staffing and Supervision, Programs and Special Care Provisions and Emergencies. The inspector reviewed 1 child record and 2 staff records on-site. 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. 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 9/15/2025. 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: No Description: When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
On 8/21/2025, video footage shows Child A (age 18 months), was able to gain access to a soiled item in a plastic bag behind the changing table. Child A was seen carrying the plastic bag for approximately 5 seconds, until a staff notices, and removes the bag from the child?s hands.Plan of Correction: Staff were retrained on classroom positioning to ensure proper supervision.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Complaint related: Yes Description: Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine.
Child A?s hands were not washed after coming in contact with a bag that contained a soiled item.Plan of Correction: Staff were retrained on proper handwashing. Child A's parent was present during this time.
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.
