Children of The World Learning Centers LLC

The required staff to child ratio for birth up to 16 months is 1:4 (staff:children).

“There were 10 children with 2 staff in a group where Child A in the group was under 16 months of age, requiring the ratio to be 1:4. The classroom was over the ratio from approximately 12:15pm-1:25pm, when a third staff member was added to the classroom.”

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

Based on observation, cribs were not identified for use by a specific child.

“Evidence: 1. All cribs located in the infant room were not identified for use by a specific child at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

Based on observation, when food is brought from home it is not always labeled with the date.

“Evidence: 1. Two lunch boxes (infant room) containing food from home were observed to have no date on them at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 3 staff did not have a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

Rule 22.1-289-036-B-4.

Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 3 staff members did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the time frame allotted.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 2/6/2023) had a tuberculosis screening on file dated 11/23/2022. 2. Staff #3 (doh: 11/8/2022) had a tuberculosis screening on file dated 11/11/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on a review of staff records, 2 out of 3 staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 2/6/2023) had documentation on file that the staff member’s orientation was completed by 2/27/2023. 2. Staff #3 (doh: 11/8/2022) had documentation on file that the staff member’s orientation was completed by 4/10/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 3 staff did not have the required records kept for each staff person.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (doh: 11/8/2022) had 2 references on file that were dated 11/22/2022, after the employee was hired.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on observation and staff interview, all staff who work directly with children were not capable of communicating with emergency personnel.

“Evidence: 1. Staff C was unable to demonstrate the ability to communicate with emergency personnel, if necessary. 2. Staff B stated that Staff C was going to take English classes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-180-B.

Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. The gate from the front office/entrance area to the hallway had protruding nails and the wood was broken. It was very loose when closed due to these conditions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Evidence: 1. At approximately 2:03pm, Child A (5 years old) was sent from the Flowers classroom to the bathroom on the other side of the facility, which is approximately 9 feet from the Flowers classroom. Child A was then observed leaving the restroom and returning back to the Flowers classroom. There was no staff member supervising Child A for approximately 2 minutes, from 2:03pm-2:05pm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not maintain compliance with the standards and terms of the current license issued by the department.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was not used. Evidence: 1. There were small tears observed on the diaper changing pad surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on a review of nonmedical emergency supplies, all required nonmedical emergency supplies were not available.

“Evidence: 1. There was no battery operated radio available on-site during the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

Based on a review of children’s records and staff interview, the center did not maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled with the required information.

“Evidence: 1. Child A (23 mos.), Child B (14 mos.), Child C (2 yrs), Child D (2 yrs), and Child E (11 mos.) were observed receiving care at the facility at the time of the inspection and did not have a child record on file. 2. Staff B stated that there were no child records on file at the facility for Child A, B, C, D, and E.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.