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Learning Paths Academy @ Belmont #43

Inspection · 2023-02-07

Date
2023-02-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Dominick Fields
(540) 359-5244
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
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Inspector Notes

Conducted an unannounced renewal inspection at 11:55am. Observed 26 children + 6 direct-care staff. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were napping during the inspection. Infants were being fed lunch and napping. The facility was found to be clean and well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. A new STEM classroom is in development and scheduled to open by the summer. Areas of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 22.1-289-036-B-4
Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff records reviewed did not include required background checks. Evidence: Staff #4 ? There was no documentation of a completed sex offender registration, which was required prior to the first-day of employment; and there was no documentation of a completed out-of-state child abuse and neglect search, which was required within the first 30-days of employment. Date of hire was 10/17/22.
Plan of Correction: Correction I spoke with teacher [name of Staff #4] she will refill out forms. She wanted us to know she was a Florida resident but has been living here for over 5 years got ID on 3/21/22 [sic]
Standard 8VAC20-780-210-A
Based on records reviewed, it was determined 2 of 4 staff records did not include documentation needed to qualify them for the Lead Teacher positions they were working.

Evidence:

1. Staff #8 ? There was no documentation of the staff person having a minimum of 6 months experience. Date of hire was 11/21/22.
2. Staff #9 ? There was no documentation of the staff person having a high school diploma. Date of hire was 4/9/18.
Plan of Correction: Will reach out to at least try to reach out to get a letter from the school she graduated from while waiting on education comes back from her country [sic].
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-D
Based on observations made, it was determined that 2 of 5 classrooms/groups of children were not supervised by a Lead qualified staff person.

Evidence:

1. The infant room/group and the 2 year-old room/group were not supervised today by a staff person with qualifications to work as a Lead Teacher.
2. These rooms/groups were supervised by Staff #6 and #9 today.
3. Staff #6 was working alone, while Staff #9 was supervising a potential employee/new-hire.
Plan of Correction: Will continue to pair infant teacher with another teacher until education back ground forms come in the mail.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services