Scholars Academy Child Development Center
8723 Shrader Road
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 554-9217
Current Inspector: Susan Ellington-Sconiers (804) 588-2368
Inspection Date: July 7, 2021 , July 13, 2021 , July 27, 2021 , Aug. 6, 2021 and Nov. 10, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
- Technical Assistance:
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n/a
- Comments:
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The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced inspection in response to a self-reported incident that occurred on 06/23/2021 regarding an allegation of forbidden action by staff. The inspection was initiated on July 7, 2021 and completed on November 10, 2021. On July 27, 2021, the licensing inspector was on site with local agencies from approximately 3:00pm to 4:12pm. Interviews were completed, observations were made at the center, and documentation was reviewed. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation; however, information gathered during the inspection determined other non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please complete the `plan of correction' and `date to be corrected' for each violation cited on the Violation Notice and return it to me within 5 business days from the date of receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standards, 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again, and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measure(s).
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector, Florence Martus, at (804) 389-0157.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-410-5 Description: Based on facility video review and interviews, the center utilized the forbidden action of forcing rest when disciplining children for behavior.
Evidence: 1) During interviews, Staff #1 and Staff #2 reported that on 06/23/21, Child #1 (6-years-old), Child #2 (7-years-old), and Child #3 (9-years-old) were asked to lie down on rest mats for misbehaving in class.
2) The licensing inspector viewed facility video footage of the school age classroom from 06/23/2021 and observed the following:
a) At approximately 12:45pm, Staff #1 was observed laying Child #1 on a rest mat. Child #1 was observed on the rest mat from approximately 12:45pm until 2:50pm. Child #1 was awake for approximately 1 hour before the child fell asleep.
b) At approximately 12:45pm, Staff #1 asked Child #2 to lie down on a rest mat. At approximately 12:49pm, Child #2 was laying on the mat, but was instructed to leave the classroom. Interviews revealed Child #2 was asked to rest outside the classroom under another staff member's supervision due to their behavior.
3) Child #3 was not observed on a rest mat in the video footage reviewed, however, staff interviews revealed that Child #3 was also asked to rest outside the classroom under another staff member's supervision due to their behavior. Child #3 was observed leaving the classroom at approximately 12:46pm.Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "Moving forward, we will not force rest."
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.
