The Learning Connection Child Development Center

63.2(17)-1721.1-B-4 · Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that one applicant obtained a copy of 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 within the required time frame.

Evidence: 1) During interview, a member of management reported Applicant #1 became a resident of a state outside of Virginia in April 2020. 2) The record for Applicant #1 did not contain a copy of a sex offender registry check or a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from the state the applicant has resided. An out-of-state criminal history record information check was not required because the state participates in the National Fingerprint File (NFF) program through the FBI. 3) The results of the out-of-state background check searches were required to be obtained by December 31, 2020 for existing applicants prior to July 1, 2020. Applicant #1 was an applicant prior to July 1, 2020.

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8VAC20-780-350-B-1 · 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.

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8VAC20-780-40-M · 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.

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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.

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22.1-289.035-B-4 · 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.

Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, hired on 02/10/22, indicated the staff had resided in another state outside of Virginia within the last five years. The record did not contain the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from that state. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry has not been requested for Staff #2. The out-of-state search for founded complaints of child abuse or neglect is required to be requested within the first 30 days of being hired.

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