Moving Mountains Academy of Early Learning
300 First Street
Shenandoah, VA 22849
(540) 793-1988
Current Inspector: Barbara Workman (540) 430-9257
Inspection Date: March 27, 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A renewal inspection was conducted on March 27, 2024 from 10:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. There were 23 children present, ranging in ages from three months to five years of age, with six 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 540-430-9257.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on review of children records, the center failed to ensure that immunizations were on file before a child's first date of attendance.
Evidence:
1. Child #5's date of enrollment was 01/23/2024. The immunizations in the record were dated 03/13/2024.
2. Administration verified the date of enrollment and the date on the immunizations.Plan of Correction: Children will not be allowed to start until files are verified by staff for completion.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on review of children records, the center failed to ensure that a physical examination was on record within 30 days of attendance.
Evidence:
1. Child #5's date of enrollment was 01/23/2024. There was no documentation of a completed physical examination in the file.
2. Administration verified that there was not a completed physical examination in the record.Plan of Correction: Children will not be allowed to start until files are verified by staff for completion.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure all required information was in the staff records.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3's date of hire was 02/21/2024. Staff #3's record did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked prior to employment., and verification of age requirement.
2. Administration verified that the records was missing references, and verification of age.Plan of Correction: Employee came from another center and we were waiting on the file. Employee will provide new documentation.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-D Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials shall be in areas physically separate from food.
Evidence:
1. In the Infant Classroom in the locked storage closet there was a bottle of soap and water and a spray bottle of bleach water stored in the cabinet with baby food and snacks.
2. Staff #3 verified that the cleaning and sanitizing solution were stored in the same cabinet as the baby food and snacks.Plan of Correction: Staff were retrained to keep cleaning solutions stored separate from food.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipe before eating meals.
Evidence:
In the Toddler Classroom the children were observed helping move the table and chairs into place to have lunch, and one child was observed taking off her boots. The children then sat a the table and staff served them lunch. The children did not wash their hands before being served lunch.Plan of Correction: Staff were retrained and reminded that handwashing should be done immediately before meals.
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.
