Skipwith Academy @ Colonial Heights (#49)
400 E. Westover Avenue
Colonial heights, VA 23834
(804) 835-9125
Current Inspector: Heather Dapper (804) 625-2304
Inspection Date: Feb. 15, 2022
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.
8VAC20-820 SANCTIONS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
- Technical Assistance:
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N/A
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and an on-site tour of the program.
A monitoring inspection was initiated February 15, 2022 and concluded on February 21, 2022. The director was contacted by telephone and an on-site inspection was conducted. There were 58 children present, ranging in ages from Infant to 5 years, with 14 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 four child records and four 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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on a review of staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure staff members had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. The records for staff # 2 (start date: 1/10/22), staff #3 (start date: 1/05/22), and staff #4 (start date: 1/07/22), did not contain the results of a central registry finding.
2. During interview, a member of management confirmed the central registry findings were not received within 30 days of employment for Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4. The records did not contain documentation of any further contact, and the staff members had been continuously employed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A-1 Description: Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 (start date: 1/10/22) did not have documentation of the TB screening or test.
2. Administration confirmed that the documentation was not in the file.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that documentation of two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Evidence:
The records for staff #2 (start date 01/10/22) did not contain documentation of two or more references before employment.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. On the playground, a metal brace used to hold the bottom fence picket had a protruding screw and sharp edges and fence panels around the playground had deteriorating, splintered wood.
2. On bus #1 that transports children, three rows of seats had multiple holes exposing foam.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-E Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure the prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name.
Evidence:
There was one bottle of infant formula that was not dated or labeled with the child's name. Staff confirmed the bottle was not labeled.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.
