Tidewater Academy, Inc.
217 West Church Street
Wakefield, VA 23888
(757) 899-5401
Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281
Inspection Date: May 13, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on May 13, 2019 from approximately 1:30 pm to 4:20 pm. Three staff were present with ten children. Five children's records and five staff records were reviewed.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-160-A Description: Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 staff have a completed TB test or screening within 21 days of beginning employment. Evidence: On May 13, 2019, the record for staff #4 (start date November 18, 2018) did not have a TB test or screening. Plan of Correction: Staff will have the test/screening done tomorrow.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-70-A Description: Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 staff records have documentation of required information. Evidence: On May 13, 2019, the record for staff #1 (start date January 3, 2019) does not have documentation of the signature of the individual conducting reference checks over the phone. Plan of Correction: Director will ask Head of School to sign for conducting the phone references.
Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B Description: Based on review, facility did not ensure 1 of 5 staff have a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to beginning employment. Evidence: On May 13, 2019, the record for staff #5 (start date June 11, 2018) did not have a completed sworn statement or affirmation. Plan of Correction: Staff will complete the form tomorrow.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2 Description: Based on review, facility did not ensure 2 of 5 staff have a Office of Background Investigations (OBI) letter of eligibility for hire prior to beginning employment. Evidence: On May 13, 2019, the following was found: 1. The record for staff #1 (start date January 3, 2019) had a OBI letter of eligibility dated January 10, 2019. 2. The record for staff #5 (start date June 11, 2018) had a OBI letter of eligibility dated July 18, 2019. Plan of Correction: Individuals will not begin employment until the letter is received.
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