Heritage Academy
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835
Inspection Date: March 20, 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
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 03/20/2024. There were 11 children, ages 3 years-5 years, 2 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, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed during music time, learning time, during large motor play in the gym, and during lunch. A total of 5 children?s records, 2 staff records and 3 applicant records were reviewed. The inspector discussed nutrition and annual training with the staff. The inspector arrived at the center at 9:15 am and departed at 11:10 am.
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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that all caregivers shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter.
Evidence: The most recent sworn statement in the record for Agent 3 was dated 03/15/2018; there was not a follow-up sworn statement completed by 03/15/2023.Plan of Correction: A new sworn statement was completed during the inspection.
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.
