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Accotink Academy Preschool

Inspection · 2022-02-24

Date
2022-02-24
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Jessica Willis
(571) 352-1453
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using and alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program.

A monitoring inspection conducted on February 24, 2022. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 52 children present directly supervised by 16 staff along with the director of the center. Observation of four classrooms conducted. Classrooms were found well maintained, provided ample equipment, toys, art supplies and books, all within reach of the children in care. This allowed the children to freely access the supplies with independence. Artwork on display throughout the center.

The children were observed in circle time, individual play in centers, table activity with coloring the letter U, and preparing for departure.

Limited monitoring of child care requirements occurred during today?s visit. Licensing inspector monitored supervision of children, physical plant, staff/child ratios, adequate and approved space, programming, and nutrition.

The inspector reviewed on two child records and six staff records. This inspection began at approximately 12:30 pm and ended at 1:15 pm. 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.

Should you have any questions, please contact eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

1
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
Based on staff records, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence: Staff #1 (date of employment 8/26/2021) did not have child abuse and neglect results from the state of Maryland. Staff resided in the state of Maryland within the last 5 years.
Plan of Correction: Mailed a notarized search request to MD Dept. CPS on 2/25/22. Awaiting results