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Chesapeake Academy

Inspection · 2022-06-02

Date
2022-06-02
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Jaime Harris
(804) 807-3278
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

A monitoring inspection was initiated on June 2, 2022 and concluded June 6, 2022 when administration emailed additional documents to licensing inspector. On June 2, 2022, the licensing inspector was onsite from approximately 1:45pm until approximately 3:30pm. The director assisted the inspector during the inspection. There were 12 children present ranging in ages from four to five years, with two staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five child records and two staff records were reviewed.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-140-A
Based on review of five children's records and interview, the center did not obtain a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to or within the first 30 days of attending the center.

Evidence: The record for Child #4 (start date 08/19/2021) did not contain a physical exam. The director stated the private school record located onsite also did not contain a physical exam.
Plan of Correction: We will request a copy of the physical exam to add to the child's record.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, the center did not ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children.

Evidence:
The licensing inspector observed a container of sanitizing wipes sitting in one of the bathrooms used by the children.
Plan of Correction: The container of sanitizing wipes was moved while the inspector was onsite.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not ensure practiced evacuations drills were implemented at least on a monthly basis.

Evidence:
The documentation reviewed indicated the last evacuation drill occurred in March 2022. A member of management stated evacuation drills were not conducted in April and May 2022.
Plan of Correction: We will make sure to practice all required emergency drills in the future.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services