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Mary Bethune Academy

Inspection · 2022-09-26

Date
2022-09-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Krysten Hunt
(804) 335-6724
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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/2022. There were 32 children, ages 8 months-5 years, and 8 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: breakfast, free choice activities, large motor play outside, and reading. A total of 5 children?s records and 5staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 915 AM and departed at 11 AM.

Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-C
Based on review of five staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all orientations were completed within 7 days of hire.

Evidence:
1. Staff 1 was hired on 9/6/2022 and orientation was completed on 9/26/2022.
2. Staff # 3 was hired on 9/26/2022 and orientation was completed on 10/18/2022.
Plan of Correction: In the future orientation will be completed within the 7 days of hire.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-E
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were not stored with or above food.

Evidence:
1. Observed in the toddler room several containers of chemicals on a shelf and food was stored under the shelf.
Plan of Correction: The food was removed from the closet and stored in a different area away from the chemicals.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-N
Based on observation, the center failed that all food us stored in a clean and sanitary manner.

Evidence:
1. There were two boxes of yogurt sitting on the cabinet in the infant room. One box had several tubes of yogurt gone and the other box was full. The tubes of yogurt state that it should be kept in the refrigerator.
Plan of Correction: The Staff placed the food in the refrigerator and will monitor.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services