VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mae's Learning Academy
712 West Broadway
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 704-4523

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Sept. 26, 2023

Complaint Related: 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 SANCTIONS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today, September 26, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 11:15 am until 2:30 pm. The director was present and assisted in the inspection. There were 28 children present, ranging in ages from three months to five years, with six staff supervising. Children were observed working a trace the number sheet, popping bubbles, listening to a story, playing outside and coloring with markers. Later children washed their hands and prepared for lunch. Infants were observed playing with toys on the floor, being held and feed. Diapering was also observed. 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 seven 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 questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not obtain all required information for one staff record. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3, employed 01/09/2023 and identified as a program leader, did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education as required by the job position. 2. The record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of a high school program completion or the equivalent as required for a program leader.
Plan of Correction:	The director asked the staff to provide the documentation while the inspector was on site. The staff member stated she would bring in the documentation tomorrow,
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-245-A
Description:	Based on review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff completed a minimum of 16 hours of training annually. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #7 contained documentation of 5.5 training hours completed during the period of June 15, 2022 through June 14, 2023 when 16 hours was required. 2. The director stated the additional 10.5 hours had not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I have registered for several training class that will be held in October. I will make sure 16 hours is obtained for everyone going forward.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure a nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: The diaper changing mat in the infant room contain a tear approximately one inch in the plastic covering creating an absorbent surface.
Plan of Correction:	Per the director: I will purchase another diaper mat and look at getting something a little more durable.