Pittsylvania County Community Action- Elpis Center
823 Dearing Ford Road
Lynch station, VA 24571
(434) 369-2444
Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371
Inspection Date: May 6, 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 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 05/02/2024. There were 20 children, ages 3 years - 5 years, 5 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, child directed activities and mealtime. A total of 5 children?s records, 5 staff records, and 1 medication was reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection at approximately 11:30 am and departed at approximately 12:30 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 provider.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
Evidence:
At approximately 11:54 am on 05/02/202, the inspector observed Child 2, 5 years old, exit the classroom from the second door on the left and enter Restroom B out of actual sight and sound supervision of program staff. Restroom B is approximately 25 feet and around a corner from the classroom door. Approximately, one minute later, Staff 3 exited the classroom and entered the hall in front of Restroom B.Plan of Correction: Staff will escort children to the restrooms to ensure sight and sound supervision.
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.
