Bluefield Academy of Learning, LLC
117 Hockman Pike
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 322-1177
Current Inspector: Angela Farmer (276) 608-2283
Inspection Date: March 18, 2024
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A renewal inspection was initiated on 3/18/2024 and concluded on 3/18/2024. There were 27 children present with five staff supervising, one administrator and one kitchen staff present. 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 five child records and seven staff records were reviewed. The inspection started at 11:05 am and concluded at 1:50 pm.
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 #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: (REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that all staff have a fingerprint based criminal history check prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
Staff #4 (hire date 9/12/23) does not have a fingerprint based criminal background check on file. Staff #4 has worked four days since hire date.Plan of Correction: The director and owner will ensure that all background checks are completed within the set time frames.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: (REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that all staff have a Central Registry check on file by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence:
Staff #4 (hire date 9/12/23) does not have a central registry check on file. Staff #4 has worked four days since hire date.Plan of Correction: The director and owner will ensure that all background checks are completed within the set time frames.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-450-A Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that cots have a bottom cover.
Evidence:
The cots in the toddler room did not have a bottom cover.Plan of Correction: Center will make sure the children have bottom and top covers during nap times.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children's hands are washed after meals.
Evidence:
Following lunch in the toddler room the children did not wash their hands.Plan of Correction: Center will ensure that all children and staff wash hands before and after meals and snacks.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-F Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks be posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents.
Evidence:
The weeks menu was not posted or given to parents.Plan of Correction: Center will ensure that the menu is posted on each floor of the center.
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.
