VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Roanoke Valley Children's Academy
2040 Apperson Drive
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 989-3096

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: Nov. 29, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 ADMINISTRATION 8VAC20-800 PERSONNEL 8VAC20-800 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 8VAC20-800 PHYSICAL HEALTH OF CAREGIVERS AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 8VAC20-800 CAREGIVER TRAINING 8VAC20-800 PHYSICAL EQUIPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT 8VAC20-800 CARE OF CHILDREN 8VAC20-800 PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF DISEASE 8VAC20-800 MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION 8VAC20-800 EMERGENCIES 8VAC20-800 NUTRITION 8VAC20-800 TRANSPORTATION 8VAC20-800 NIGHTTIME CARE 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 54.1 PROVIDER MUST BE MAT CERTIFIED TO ADMINISTER PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

The Licensing Inspector initiated a monitoring inspection on 11/22/2022 and completed the inspection on 11/29/2022. The inspector was on site from 9:30am until 11:15am. There were 73 children under the care of 10 staff. The ages of the children ranged from 4 months to five years old. The children were observed during group time and outdoor play. Five children?s record and five 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:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to provide an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: Upon review of annual reports, inspector observed an expired fire inspection. The date of the inspection was 8/4/2021. Inspector asked provider for an updated inspection. Provider stated the fire inspector had not come out yet and she would be contacting him again.
Plan of Correction:	Have reached out to the fire inspector to schedule a inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On playground #1 there was a porcelain cast iron tub on the playground that was rusting with visible chipped and peeling paint. 2. Broken book crate had exposed nails in one of the slacks that was on the ground facing up. This is a puncture hazard to children. 3. Along the wooden fence there is one board that has been broken in half creating sharp wooden spikes. This is an entrapment hazard to children
Plan of Correction:	Will clean up the playground and remove all items and fix broken fence.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. Evidence: Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing.
Plan of Correction:	Will get mulch by the end of the month.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-1
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-children ratio for birth to 16 months. Evidence: Classroom #5 had 10 children in care ranging from ages 4 months to 15 months under the supervision of two staff persons. The ratio for this age is 1 staff to every 4 children. Three staff would be required.
Plan of Correction:	Continue to interview daily.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-4
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-children for 3 year to up to school age eligible. Evidence: Classroom #6 had 11 children in care. All the children were 5 years of age, they were under the supervision of one staff person. The ratio for this ages is 1 staff to every10 children. Two staff would be required.
Plan of Correction:	Continue to interview daily.