Skipwith Academy @ Forest Avenue (#50)
7344 Townes Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-5519
Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742
Inspection Date: Dec. 1, 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 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today, December 1, 2022, to determine the centers compliance with licensing standards. The licensing inspector was on site from approximately 11:00 am until 1:20 pm. The Director assisted with the inspection. There were 65 children present, ranging in ages from eleven months to five years, with eleven staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming,
medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Children were observed having lunch, napping, reading books and playing outside. Staff interacted with children in a positive manner. A total of five child records and five staff records were reviewed. The inspector interacted with staff and children in care.
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. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector.
Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
804-840-8312
Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
A canister of odor/disinfectant spray was observed unlocked on the console of the bus used to transport children. There were no children on the bus at the time of the observation.Plan of Correction: The Director removed the disinfectant from the bus and secured it in a locked cabinet.
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.
