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The Light Academy Inc.

Inspection · 2021-06-22

Date
2021-06-22
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Julie Kunowsky
(540) 430-9256
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

63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.

An unannounced code compliance inspection was initiated on 6/22/2021 and concluded on 6/23/2021. The person in-charge was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 17 children present and 3 staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.

The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.

Violations

1
Standard 63.2(17)-1716-B-6
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.

Evidence:

1. The records for staff 1 and staff 2 were reviewed. Neither staff record contained documentation of completing training in recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect.
2. The director stated she was unaware this was a requirement.
Plan of Correction: The licensing inspector provided a resource for training. Staff will be required to complete training in recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect. In the future all newly hired staff will be required to complete the training prior to working with children.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services