Earthsong Community School, LLC
227 North Lewis Street
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 464-1346
Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494
Inspection Date: Feb. 20, 2020
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.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection took place on February 20, 2020. There were 21 children in care from ages 2 years old to 6 years old with 4 staff providing care and supervision. The inspector reviewed five children's records and five staff records during the inspection. Per the staff, this center does not administer medications or transport children. Children were observed during the following activities: lessons on animals in Europe, snack, a lesson regarding giving to causes, games, free play, outside time, and lunch. The inspector also reviewed emergency drill documentation, first aid kits, the physical plant, and emergency maps. There were discussions about the daily schedule, the renewal process, a proposed modification, and emergency supplies. The inspection took place from approximately 9:20 AM to 12:45 PM. Violations were discussed at the conclusion of the inspection. Please contact your inspector, should you have any questions: Jensen Mellnick (540)309-2051.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-60-A Description: Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each child has a record which shall contain all the elements as required by the standards.
Evidence:
1. The record for Child 1 did not contain an address for both custodial parents.
2. The records for Child 1 and Child 2 did not contain a work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.
3. The records for Child 3 did not contain a name, address, and phone number of the second person, designated to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.
4. Records for Child 1 and Child 4 did not contain information for previous child day care and schools attended by the child.
5. The record for Child 1 did not contain information regarding chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-240-C Description: Based on record review, the facility did not ensure that program directors and staff, who work directly with children, annually attended 16 hours of staff development activities related to child safety and development and the function of the center.
Evidence:
1. Five out of five staff records did not contain the 16 hours of annual training.
2. Staff 5 confirmed that staff did not have the 16 hours of annual training.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-550-C Description: Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures/maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building.
Evidence:
1. The LI observed a map which contained information and routes for evacuation but not for shelter-in-place.
2. When the LI asked Staff 1 about this, they stated that they did not have that information posted.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-560-G Description: Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Evidence:
1. The LI observed at least four lunchboxes that were not labeled in a way to identify the owner.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2 Description: Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all staff submitted to fingerprinting as required by the Code of Virginia.
Evidence:
1. Staff 5 informed the inspector that their criminal background check had expired in September of 2019.
2. Staff 5 had a new letter of eligibility dated 02/19/2020.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.
