The School Zone, Inc.
1639 Rustic Village Road
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2505
Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372
Inspection Date: Oct. 24, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 10/24/2023. There were 73 children, ages 2 years - 5 years, 11 staff members providing direct care and supervision and various support staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed during teacher directed activities, self-directed activities, outdoor time, mealtime and nap time. A total of 8 children?s records, 8 staff records, 1 agent/applicant record, and 7 medications were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with the provider: snack and over the counter skin products. The inspector arrived for the inspection at approximately 10:00 am and departed approximately 1:10 pm.
The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
After review with the Licensing Administrator, the inspection documents were updated on 12/18/2023 to correct an administrative error.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
Evidence:
1. The resilient surfacing (mulch) under the climbing equipment with blue slide measured approximate one inch. The ground was visible at the base of the slide.
2. The resilient surfacing (mulch) under the 2 pieces of climbing equipment with yellow slides measured approximate one inch. The ground was visible at the base of the slide.
3. The resilient surfacing (mulch) under the dome climbing equipment measured approximate one inch. The ground was visible in the center of the dome.Plan of Correction: Provider will obtain additional mulch.
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.
