The School Zone, Inc.
1639 Rustic Village Road
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2505
Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372
Inspection Date: June 24, 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 LICENSE PROCESS
8VAC20-820 HEARING PROCEDURES
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE
63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 06/24/2022. The inspector was on site from 11:25am until 1:20pm.
There were 89 children under the supervision of 17 staff members. The ages of the children ranged form 2 to 12 years old. Children were observed during meal and bathroom time. Five children's records and six staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe operable condition.
Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed in the following hazards:
1.In the School Age classroom the Inspector observed an uncovered pencil sharpener with open blades exposed. This poses a hazard to the children in care.
2. Inspector observed a protruding steel rod coming out of the blacktop where children play. This poses a tripping and impalement hazard.
3. Observed a step on the back deck that was elevated higher than the other steps. This creates a tripping hazard.
4. Observed standing water in outdoor tables that were approximately a foot and a half deep, with about an inch of water inside. Posed a hazard to children..Plan of Correction: Pencil Sharper will be removed from classroom.
Steel rod will be cut out of the ground.
Water tables were dumped immediately.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation and measurement, the center failed ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing.
Evidence: Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone of the swings.
The required amount is 6 inches of woodchips.Plan of Correction: The center will add mulch to the playground.
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