VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Skipwith Academy at Westchester (#65)
300 Schofield Drive
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 794-0531

Current Inspector: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367

Inspection Date: June 16, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on Thursday June 16, 2022 from approximately 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There were 71 children in attendance and a total of 18 staff present. 7 staff records and 7 children?s records were reviewed. All areas of the center were observed including classrooms, hallways, kitchen, bathrooms, and the playgrounds. The children and staff were engaged in a variety of activities while the licensing inspector was on the premises. Children were observed playing on the playgrounds, getting their diapers changed, watching a movie, reading, singing, dancing, and eating lunch. Emergency drills and inspections were in compliance. The most recent Health Inspection was on 08/04/21. The most recent Fire Inspection was on 12/15/21; Fire Drills are conducted monthly with the most recent on 05/04/22. Shelter in Place Drills were conducted twice with the most recent on 03/30/22. The First Aid Kit had all components. The license, current inspection, evacuation plan, and menu were posted and emergency numbers were posted by each phone. Lunch consisted of whole wheat bread, Caesar salad, grilled chicken, peaches, and milk. Violations were cited as a result of this inspection and are identified on the violation notice. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 588-2367 Molly Muscat Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-588-2367 molly.muscat@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that one of seven staff records contained all required background checks. Evidence: The center did not have fingerprints for Staff #7. When interviewed, the director stated that she ?had requested that it be sent over but had not received it yet.?
Plan of Correction:	This staff member did have complete background checks for our schools. The center is currently under new management and did not have the file specifically at her school. The copy of the staff file is now present at the school. Management will ensure a copy of file her is present at the school.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that one of seven staff records contained all required background checks. Evidence: The center did not have a Sworn Statement for Staff #7. When interviewed, the director stated that she ?had requested that it be sent over but had not received it yet.?
Plan of Correction:	This staff member did a sworn statement for our schools. The center is currently under new management and did not have the file specifically at her school. The copy of the staff file is now present at the school. Management will ensure a copy of file her is present at the school.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the center did not ensure to obtain a physical for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #5?s record, date of enrollment 04/11/22, did not contain evidence of a physical exam.
Plan of Correction:	Management will ensure the parent provides documentation of physical within 30 days of enrollment. The center is currently under new management and the parent was contacted on the day of the inspection to provide a physical.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the center did not ensure that one of seven staff records contained all required information. Evidence: The center did not have the following required information at the center for Staff #7: the name, address and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; or information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling job responsibilities. When interviewed, the director stated that she ?had requested that it be sent over but had not received it yet?.
Plan of Correction:	This staff member did have an emergency contact list for our schools. The center is currently under new management and did not have the file specifically at her school. The copy of the staff file is now present at the school. Management will ensure a copy of file her is present at the school.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) Two window screens on the outside of the building with direct access to children on the Toddler playground and the School age playground were ripped and frayed/hanging off of the trim 2) There was a broken soap dispenser in classroom #2. 3) There was a wire attached to the sand table on the preschool playground that was frayed and sharp and missing the outer protective covering. 4) There was a grate on the outside of the building on the school age playground that was bent out at the bottom that was sharp. 5) The area between the resilient surface and the mulch on the School age playground has eroded/pulled away causing an approximately 2-3 inch ledge.
Plan of Correction:	1. The screens were immediately moved on the day of the inspection. Maintenance has been called and the screens will be attended to. 2. Although the soap dispenser in the infant room was working properly, it did not have the face cover put back on. The face cover has been replaced. 3. The sand table was immediately moved on the playground. Maintenance has been notified of the wire on the sand table and it will be attended to. 4. The unit outside located on the back of the building was corrected on the day of the inspection. 5. Mulch was ordered on the day of the inspection. The erosion is caused by the children digging in the mulch. The mulch could have been raked from different parts of the playground to cover the erosion, but we ordered more and it has been delivered an put down on the playground. Playground safety checks will be conducted to ensure all areas remain in clean, safe, and operable conditions.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: 1) There were several gallon jugs of bleach stored on the same shelf with containers of rice and sugar in the kitchen.
Plan of Correction:	The rice was in a sealed container in the kitchen. The bleach that is used was also in a secured separate container. It was immediately removed and placed on a different shelf in the kitchen.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff #1 in classroom #4 sprayed the table with sanitizer spray in between diaper changes and did not first spray with soapy water. This was observed in 3 out of 3 diaper changes.
Plan of Correction:	Staff member was immediately re-trained on all diapering procedures including the diaper change for the purpose of preventing the spread of illness. All staff are trained on diapering procedures during our onboarding process.