The Learning Connection Child Development Center

The required ratio for children ages 0 to 16 months is one staff per four children.

“Staff #1 was observed, via camera footage, supervising six children on the playground from approximately 9:31am-9:38am while the other staff member went inside for a bathroom break.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure 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.

“Evidence: 1. In the Toddler A classroom, the allergy and dietary restrictions list was posted on the outside of a cabinet in the classroom and was not kept confidential.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on record review, two of four children’s records did not have documentation of child’s updates and confirmation of up-to-date information.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1’s record did not contain an annual update confirming the child’s information. The last update was received on 1/4/2021. 2. Child # 3’s record did not contain annual update confirming the child’s information. The last update was received on 11/14/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff 3?s record contained a tuberculosis (TB) test that was not completed no more than 30 days prior to hire and before coming into contact with children. The tuberculosis (TB) test was dated 1/6/2023. Staff 3?s employment date was 3/23/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 4. In the Preschool A classroom on the yellow wall, there was a piece of plexiglass that was cracked and split, creating a sharp edge that could cut children’s skin.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which one staff member had resided in the preceding five years within the required time frame.

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: 1) The central registry finding in the record for Staff #5, hired on 11/30/21, was dated 01/12/22. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the central registry finding for Staff #3 was not received within 30 days of employment. The center did not follow up with the Office of Background Investigation (OBI) to inquire about the results and the staff was continuously employed.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff member had a tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: 1) The tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff #2, hired on 02/10/22, was completed on 02/11/22. 2) During interview, a member of managment confirmed the tuberculosis screening for Staff #2 was not obtained at the time of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A-1.