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Learning Paths Academy At Dominion Valley #35

Inspection · 2023-09-11

Date
2023-09-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anansa Archer-Hicks
(703) 537-6757
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
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 9/11/2023 from 11:00am through 1:10pm. There were 48 children directly supervised by 8 staff. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were reportedly no medications on site at the time of inspection. Children were observed eating lunch, playing outside on the playground, and preparing for nap. Lunch served today was beef stroganoff, carrots, mixed fruit, and milk. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an abundant supply of age appropriate materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 9/25/2023. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of a Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search for all staff within 30 days of employment.

Evidence: Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 5/22/2023) had Central Registry results on file dated 8/9/2023. Staff #4's last day of employment with the center was 8/31/2023.
Plan of Correction: The Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search was sent on 3 separate occasions.
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

Evidence: Child #1 (Start Date: 8/28/2022) was present at the time of inspection and did not have immunizations on file.
Plan of Correction: Children will not be able to start without required paperwork. All paperwork was received on September 22, 2023.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-F
Based on record review, the center has not practiced lockdown procedures at least annually.

Evidence: The most recent lockdown drill was conducted on 1/11/2022.
Plan of Correction: Lockdown drill will be completed by October 2, 2023.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-G
Based on documentation review and staff interview, the center did not maintain documentation of all emergency evacuation drills.

Evidence: There was no emergency evacuation drill documented for the month of August 2023. The most recent emergency evacuation drill was documented as 7/28/2023.
Plan of Correction: A fire drill was completed on August 12, 2023. All fire drills will be documented immediately after occurrence.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, the center did not have all required information on file for each enrolled child.

Evidence: Child #1 (Start Date: 8/28/2023) did not have documentation of the center viewing the child's proof of age and identity on file.
Plan of Correction: Children will not be able to start without required paperwork. All paperwork was received on September 22, 2023.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services