Walnut Grove Academy
4238 Burrough Drive
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 347-0116
Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062
Inspection Date: May 6, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/6/24 from 10:00am to 11:45am with the director. There were 47 children in care, ranging in age from three-months-old to five-years-old, supervised by five staff. The children were observed eating a morning snack of vanilla cookies and milk; having diapers changed and hands washed; playing with legos; reading books; and playing in structured centers. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed. The Center has eight staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and three staff trained in Daily Health Observation. Three medications and authorization forms were reviewed, and the center has two staff current in Medication Administration Training (MAT). Required postings were observed. The attendance, menu, allergy list, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 8/10/23 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 3/19/24. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.
Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 5/13/24. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The TB screening on record for Staff #2, with an employment date of 10/4/22, was dated 10/9/22. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on review of five staff records, the program did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (Preservice) was completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The Preservice on record for Staff #2, with an employment date of 10/4/22, was dated 5/30/23. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Description: REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required staff to child ratio was followed for infants from birth up to 16 months. Evidence: On 5/6/24, one staff was observed supervising seven infants in the ?Infant? classroom. The required ratio is one staff to four infants. The attendance contained documentation of the class being out of ratio beginning at approximately 7:50am. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required staff to child ratio was followed for two-year-olds. Evidence: On 5/6/24 one staff was observed supervising 11 two-year-olds in the ?Twos? classroom. The required ratio is one staff to eight two-year-olds. The attendance contained documentation of the class being out of ratio beginning at approximately 8:09am. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Description: REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required staff to child ratio was followed for children three-years-old up to school age eligible. Evidence: On 5/6/24 one staff was observed supervising 16 four- and five-year-old children in the ?PreK? classroom. The required ratio is one staff to 10 children. The attendance contained documentation of the class being out of ratio beginning at approximately 8:00am. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
