Mae's Learning Academy
712 West Broadway
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 704-4523
Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312
Inspection Date: Jan. 13, 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 SANCTIONS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
22.1 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted today, January 13, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 12:30 pm until 3:45 pm. The director was present and assisted in the inspection. There were 32 children present, ranging in ages from three months to five years, with six staff supervising. Children were finishing lunch and preparing for naptime. Later the infants were observed playing on the mats with toys and staff. Handwashing was observed. Interactions between staff and children were positive. 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 four child records and four staff records were reviewed. An additional 16 children?s records were reviewed pertaining to immunizations and physical examinations.
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. 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
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the results
of the central registry background report within 30 days of employment for one staff member.
Evidence:
The record of staff #4, employed 09/26/2022, did not contained the results of a central registry
background report. Documentation showed the central registry check had been requested on 10/31/2022, exceeding seven days past employment. The request of the central registry check was returned to the center for missing information on 01/06/2023. The director stated she had followed up on the status however it exceeded 30 days from employment.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A Description: Based on review of children?s records, the center did not obtain documentation of immunizations for each child before the child attended the center.
Evidence:
1. The record of child #6, enrolled 03/22/2022, had documentation of immunizations dated 04/26/2022, exceeding the first day of attendance.
2. The record of child #8, enrolled 08/22/2022, had documentation of immunizations dated 10/21/2022, exceeding the first day of attendance
3. The record of child #9, enrolled 08/10/2022, had documentation of immunizations dated 08/16/2022, exceeding the first day of attendance.
4. The record of child #10, enrolled 08/10/2022, had documentation of immunizations dated 08/16/2022, exceeding the first day of attendance.
5. The record of child #13, enrolled 06/26/2022, had documentation of immunizations dated 12/15/2022, exceeding the first day of attendance.
6. The record of child #16, enrolled 03/10/2022, had documentation of immunizations dated 12/29/2022, exceeding the first day of attendance.
7. The record of child #17, enrolled 06/26/2022, had documentation of immunizations dated 12/15/2022, exceeding the first day of attendance.
8. The record of child #18, enrolled 06/30/2021, had documentation of immunizations dated 12/01/2022, exceeding the first day of attendance.
9. The record of child #19, enrolled 06/30/2021, had documentation of immunizations dated 04/07/2022, exceeding the first day of attendance.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A Description: Based on review of children?s records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination before the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Evidence:
1. The record of child #2, enrolled 08/03/2021, had documentation of a physical examination dated 11/22/2021, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
2. The record of child #5, enrolled 09/15/2022, had documentation of a physical examination dated 01/12/2023, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
3. The record of child #6, enrolled 03/22/2022, had documentation of a physical examination dated 01/03/2023, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
4. The record of child #8, enrolled 08/22/2022, had documentation of a physical examination dated 11/16/2022, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
5. The record of child #9, enrolled 08/10/2022, had documentation of a physical examination dated 10/17/2022, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
6. The record of child #10, enrolled 08/10/2022, had documentation of a physical examination dated 10/14/2022, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
7. The record of child #11, enrolled 10/21/2021, had documentation of a physical examination dated 03/23/2022, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
8. The record of child #13, enrolled 07/07/2021, had documentation of a physical examination dated 02/10/2022, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
9. The record of child #17, enrolled 06/26/2022, had documentation of a physical examination dated 12/15/2022, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
10. The record of child #19, enrolled 06/30/2021, had documentation of a physical examination dated 12/01/2022, exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not obtain all required documentation for one staff record.
Evidence:
The record of staff #4, designated as a program leader and working along with a group of children, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job title.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-F Description: Based on observation, the center did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Evidence:
On 01/13/2023 children were severed cheese pizza and milk for lunch. Children were not served a second vegetable or a fruit component to meet USDA requirements.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
