The Learning Experience Manassas City

Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water: Before preparing or serving food or beverages. 1. In the School-Age Classroom, Staff A did not wash their hands prior to serving food to the children. 2. In the Preschool 2A classroom, Staff B did not wash hands prior to serving food to the children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use. 1. In the Preschool A classroom, the tables were not cleaned or sanitized before use. 2. In the School-Age classroom, the table was not cleaned or sanitized before use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“Staff A failed to provide care, protection and guidance to Child A, age seven months. On June 26, 2026, at approximately 4 pm, Staff A unstrapped Child A from their high chair but did not remove Child A from the high chair. Staff A left Child A unstrapped in the high chair unattended, allowing Child A to fall from the high chair to the floor. Child A sustained injuries to the lip and nose requiring medical care.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On June 29, 2026, Child A (20 months) was discovered by management unattended in the hallway at the door leading to the outdoor playground out of sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 3 minutes. The child’s classroom (Toddlers) supervised by Staff A, had already exited the building and entered the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center is in compliance with their own policies and procedures that are required by these standards.

“The center’s policy states, when transitioning between locations within the center, staff conduct face-to-name counts prior to leaving their location, once in the hallway prior to entering their new location, and again upon arrival at the next location. On June 29, 2026, Staff A failed to do a Face-to-name check prior to transitioning children to a new location.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

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 documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.

“Child 1, in the Preschool 1 room, with a diagnosed food allergy was not on the allergy list dated 1/6/2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.

“The center only had documentation for one completed shelter-in-place drill in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries include all requirement elements.

“1. 2 out of 7 injury reports were missing the time of when parents were notified and how parents were notified. 2. 2 out of 7 injury reports were missing the date and time parents were notified and how they were notified. 3. 1 out of 7 injury reports was missing the date and time parents were notified, how parents were notified and staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Staff 1, employed for over 10 months, did not have a current CPR certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment Current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Staff 1, employed for over 10 months, did not have a current first aid certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

“On 10/17/2025 in the Preschool 2 classroom, Staff A did not provide appropriate and constructive behavioral guidance to Child A when correcting their behavior. On 10/17/2025, Staff A was observed physically restraining Child A on the ground by their arms while yelling at the child.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

The following acts or threats thereof are forbidden: physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment.

“On 10/17/2025 at approximately 8:05am -8:10am, in the Preschool 2 classroom, Child A was observed being physically restrained on their side on the floor while tightly gripped by their arms by Staff A.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: Two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.

“The record for staff #1 and staff #2 did not have documentation of at least two references checked before employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for Staff A, who is currently working, was dated one month after their first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring compliance with center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

“The medication policy for the center states expired medication will not be accepted, the medication for Child G, expired over 3 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia.

“The record for Child F, enrolled for 9 months, was missing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-G.

When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet.

“The authorization for a medication belonging to Child G, expired over 2 months ago. The parent did not pick up the medication and the medication was not disposed of by the center.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“There was no evacuation drill practiced for February 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.

“In the Infant B classroom, there were two bottles belonging to Child H with no dates.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.

“The record for Child A, Child B, Child C, Child D, Child E were missing start dates.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: there was a bottle of bleach water solution in two unlocked cabinets in the toddler A classroom, and in one unlocked cabinet in the preschool 2A classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on review of the menu, and staff interview, the facility did not ensure the menu for the one week period was dated. Evidence: the week 2 menu on display did not have a date on it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-780-80-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on review of documentation, the facility failed to maintain a current written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: the allergy list in the preschool 1A class was dated: 9/20/2023, and did not include child #1 (start date: 10/2/2023) with a diagnosed food allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-510-E

“Based on interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to follow their own medication procedures as required. Long term prescription drug use and over-the-counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child’s physician and parent. Evidence: the record for child #1 did not contain written authorization from the child’s parent or physician for long term emergency medication that was reported to be on site for child #1 on 10/23/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-530-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on interviews and a review of documentation, the facility failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom has current certification in CPR and first aid. Evidence: Staff # 1 was working alone in the preschool 1A class and does not have documentation of CPR/first aid certification in their record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

8VAC20-780-550-Q

“Based on multiple interviews, and documentation review, the facility failed to notify parents immediately of any confirmed or suspected allergic reaction. Evidence: on 10/23/2023, between approximately 12:00-12:30pm, child #1 began showing signs of a severe allergic reaction after lunch, and the parents were not notified until 12:54pm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-Q.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of one child record, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #1, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not contain a written care plan that included instructions from a physician regarding the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on documentation review and interviews, it was determined that the menu listing foods to be served for snacks did not contain all requirements. Evidence: The snack menu lists “week 1” and “week 2,” not specific dates. The lunch menu does not specifically state what fruit is served - it states “fresh or chilled fruit.””

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F. From a complaint.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that not all staff had documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/screening completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 8/16/2023) had documentation of a negative TB test/screening dated: 6/26/2023; the record for staff #3 (date of hire: 8/20/2023) had documentation of a negative TB test/screening dated: 7/17/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on review of five staff records, not all staff had acceptable forms of documentation of their tuberculosis (TB) test/screening. Evidence: the record for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #4 did not have complete documentation signed and dated as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-B.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not have complete documentation that all staff received orientation training, as required, prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: the record for staff #4 (date of hire: 8/17/2023) and staff #5 (date of hire: 7/31/2023) did not contain documentation of completed orientation training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-245-J

“Based on review of documentation, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that when there is a child in care for whom emergency medication has been prescribed, they should always be in the care of a staff person with current MAT certification. Evidence: child #1, child #2 and child #4 have diagnosed food allergies and emergency medication was observed on site. There is no staff member with current MAT certification scheduled to work between 3:15 - 6:00pm daily.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-J.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, not all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place, using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: in five out of five classrooms, there was a spray bottle of bleach water solution in an unlocked cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on observation, interview, and a review of documentation, the facility failed to ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member meets the qualifications of program leader or program director. Evidence: there were no staff present in the infant, toddler, twaddler and preschool IA classrooms with documented program leader qualifications.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

8VAC20-780-400-B

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B.

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that there was at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots/rest mats. Evidence: during naptime in both the toddler and “twaddler” classrooms, there were multiple rest mats occupied by children that were less than 12 inches apart from the other rest mats.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, not all handwashing procedures were followed, as required. Evidence: in the infant classroom, one child was observed drinking a bottle and their hands were not washed with soap and water beforehand; in the infant classroom, a teacher was observed feeding an infant and they did not wash their hands beforehand; in the toddler classroom, children were observed finishing lunch and did not wash their hands afterwards.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-510-L

“Based on observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: there were two emergency medications in an unlocked backpack in the preschool IIA class closet. Staff stated that this backpack goes out to the playground with the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

8VAC20-780-530-A

“Based on observation, and a review of documentation, the facility failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom has current CPR and first aid. Evidence: one staff observed working alone in the infant classroom and two staff working in the preschool IA classroom do not have documentation of current CPR and first aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

8VAC20-780-560-F

“Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to follow the most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the USDA when providing meals. Evidence: children were observed eating lunch today and did not have milk to drink. Staff stated that they gave the children water because milk is served with breakfast.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

8VAC20-780-570-A

“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that when a child is placed in an infant seat, the protective belt shall be fastened securely. Evidence: a three month old infant was observed sitting in a bouncy chair without a fastened protective strap.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on review of five child records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the records for child #1, child #2 and child #5 did not have work phone numbers for both parents; the records for child #1 and child #3 did not have complete information for two emergency contacts; the record for child #1 did not have a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy; the record for child #5 did not have written parent agreements as required by standard 90.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on interview, and a review of the written attendance record, the facility did not maintain an accurate written record of daily attendance, for each group of children, that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: the attendance record was kept on a tablet that required internet and a passcode so the LI couldn’t review the electronic attendance. Staff stated there is one attendance sheet for the school and it’s kept at the front desk.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all applicants had an Office of Background Investigations (OBI) fingerprinting-based criminal history record check as required. Evidence: the record for applicant #1 did not have an OBI determination letter.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

8VAC20-770-40-C-1-a

“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that not all applicants had a sworn statement or Central Registry Search as required. Evidence: the record for applicant #1 did not contain a sworn statement or Central Registry search results.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-C-1-a.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review of two staff records, it was determined that not all staff had sworn statements as required. Evidence: The record for staff #1 and staff #2 did not have sworn statements for this facility.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on review of documentation, not all staff had documentation of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) test/screening at the time of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (date of hire: 11/21/22) did not have documentation of a negative TB test/screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-530-C

“Based on review of documentation, there are not at least two staff members with current certification in CPR and first aid. Evidence: the record for staff #1 and staff #2 did not have documentation of CPR and first aid training.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-C.

8VAC20-780-70

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.