Skipwith Academy @ Forest Avenue (#50)
7344 Townes Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-5519
Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742
Inspection Date: June 21, 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 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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N/A
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was initiated on June 21, 2022 and concluded on June 21, 2022. The director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 78 children present, ranging in ages from Infants to School-age, with 13 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 eight child records and eight 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 #: 8VAC20-780-160-A 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. The record for staff #6 (start date: 6/20/22) did not have documentation of the TB screening or test at time of employment.Plan of Correction: Staff member #1 was onboarding and completing paperwork. She has not started working in the classroom with children. The screening was completed by the employee on 6/20/22 and the nurse designee signed the screening on the evening of 6/21/22.
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. In classroom #3, classroom #4 and classroom #7 chipped and peeling paint was observed.
3. On the playground, nail heads were protruding out and several areas had broken and splintered areas on the wooded fence. At the top of the fence, sharp edges were not covered which could snag skin.Plan of Correction: The building is an old historic home that was built in 1927, maintenance was notified, and the paint will be attended to. There is a plastic barrier in front on the wood that is on the bottom of the fence. Maintenance was notified and the wood will be attended to. The sharp edge on the fence is at least 5 ft. high. Maintenance was notified, and it will be attended to.
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.
