Sowing Seeds Academy
2630 New Market Road
Richmond, VA 23231
(804) 795-2336
Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362
Inspection Date: July 26, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
- Comments:
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An announced initial inspection was completed on July 26, 2019 from approximately 9:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. Two staff and three corporate officer's records, the emergency preparedness plan, policies and procedures, daily health observation and medication administration certifications and required postings were reviewed. The physical space, programs, nutrition, transportation and the first aid and emergency supplies were inspected. The center will provide transportation and administer medication. The Owner/Director was available for interview, the inspection and was present at the exit interview at which time inspection findings were reviewed and an Acknowledgement of Inspection form was signed and left. See the violation notice on the Department's public web site for violations of the Standards.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-240-B Description: Based on a review of the center's policies and procedures, the licensee failed to provide staff all required information in writing. Evidence: 1. The policies and procedures provided to staff lacked procedures for supervising a child who may arrive after a field trip has begun. 2. Administrator #1 acknowledged this was not included in the policies and procedures for staff. Plan of Correction: The Owner/Director will add this required policy to the written polices/procedures for staff.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-420-A Description: Based on a review of the center's policies and procedures, the licensee failed to provide all the required elements to parents in writing. Evidence: 1. The policies and procedures provided to parents lacked a written description of the center's established lines of authority for staff. 2. Administrator #1 acknowledged this was not included in the policies and procedures for parents. Plan of Correction: The Owner/Director will add this required policy to the written polices/procedures for parents.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-B Description: Based on a review of records, the licensee failed to ensure that the emergency preparedness plan shall contain all the required procedural components. Evidence: 1. The center's emergency preparedness plan lacked the availability and primary use of communication tools and staff training requirements, drill frequency and plan review and update. 2. Administrator #1 acknowledged these elements were missing from the emergency plan. Plan of Correction: The Owner/Director will add these required policies/procedures to the emergency preparedness plan.
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.
