Skipwith Academy @ Forest Avenue (#50)
7344 Townes Road
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 282-5519
Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742
Inspection Date: April 6, 2023
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, April 6, 2023, to determine the centers compliance with licensing standards. The licensing inspector was on site from approximately 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. The Director assisted with the inspection. There were 66 children present, ranging in ages from nine months to ten years, with 13 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the
areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, transportation, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Children were observed in a variety of activities including coloring Easter pictures, center play (blocks, animals, legos, math games, and puzzles) reading books, and outdoor play. Circle time in the toddler room was also observed. Children reviewed the weather and colors using sign language. 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.
The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued. 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
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.
