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Jupiter Learning Academy

Inspection · 2024-09-11

Date
2024-09-11
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kelly Adriazola
(804) 840-8245
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

8VAC20-780-60.A
8VAC20-780-70.4
8VAC20-780-130.A
8VAC20-780-140.A
8VAC20-780-210.A.4.a
8VAC20-780-240.I
8VAC20-780-245.M
8VAC20-780-250.A
8VAC20-780-310.B
8VAC20-780-340.D
8VAC20-780-550.P
8VAC20-780-550.B.7

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/07/2024 from 11:15 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. under the supervision of the Licensing Administrator. There were 35 children present, ranging in ages from six months to ten years old with eight 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 five 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.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Licensing Inspector at (804) 629-3923.

The inspection findings have been updated as a result of a second step review completed on 09/11/2024.

Violations

6
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center is maintained in clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The carpet in the 4?s classroom had multiple snags and loose strings, two of which were large enough to cause a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-330-B
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing complies with the minimum safety standards.
Evidence:
1. The mulch on Playground A measured five inches in various places.
2. The mulch on Playground B measured between two and 4.75 inches in various places
3. The mulch did not meet the minimum safety standard of six inches.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-J
Based on interview the center failed to ensure that the injury prevention plan is updated at least annually.
Evidence:
1.Upon request for the injury prevention plan, the Program Director could not locate the injury prevention plan, nor the date that was last updated.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain a dated current written list of all children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
Evidence:
1.The allergy lists in the school age room, the 3?s room, the 2?s room, the infant room and the 4?s room were not dated. Staff #5 confirmed that the lists were not dated.
2.Child #3 had acai berry listed as an allergy in the record. Interviews with PD and licensee revealed there is no allergy, but an intolerance and parental preference which was not listed on the list of children?s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in any of the classrooms.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A-1
Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that there is at least one staff in each classroom where children are present that has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Evidence:
1. In the infant classroom, Staff #3 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #3 had current certification in CPR. Staff #3 confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR.
2. In the 4?s classroom, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff in the classrooworking with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #1 had current certification in CPR. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-530-A-2
Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that there is at least one staff in each classroom where children are present that has current certification in first aid.
Evidence:
1. In the infant classroom, Staff #3 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #3 had current certification in first aid. Staff #3 confirmed that they did not have current certification in first aid.
2. In the 4?s classroom, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #1 had current certification in first aid.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services